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Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L USM vs Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM

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CanonEF 200mm f/2.8L USMCanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedDecember 1991May 2017
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length200 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/32f/32
Optical constructionNine elements in seven groups10 elements in six groups
Special elements–One aspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum's optical diagram
Aperture detail–Minimum f/32 with one-third-stop aperture increments
DiaphragmEight blades according to Canon Camera MuseumSeven blades; circular aperture according to Canon Camera Museum
Angle of view12° diagonal, 10° horizontal and 7° vertical according to Canon's original-model manualHorizontal 35°55′, vertical 24°20′, diagonal 42°35′
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF-S
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF full-frame and APS-C camerasCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; equivalent angle of view to 56 mm on full frame
Teleconverter support–Canon EF extenders are not compatible
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1.5 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.16×1×
Optical stabilisation–Yes
Autofocus detailUSM; full-time manual focus after One Shot AF while holding the shutter button halfway according to Canon's manualSTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin Abbott
Focus distance detail–0.13 m minimum focus measured from the image plane; approximately 30 mm working distance from the lens front at life-size magnification according to Canon Japan
Magnification detail–Maximum 1×; EF12 II extension tube gives 0.34–1.41× and EF25 II gives 0.76–1.91× according to Canon UK
Stabilisation detail–Hybrid IS compensates for angular and lateral movement; Canon states four stops of correction, with effectiveness depending on shooting distance
Design
Filter diameter72 mm49 mm
Maximum diameter83 mm69.2 mm
Length136.2 mm55.8 mm
Weight790 g190 g
ControlsAF/MF switch, focusing ring, distance scale and infrared index according to Canon's manualMacro Lite can illuminate both sides or either side individually, with brightness control; AF/MF and stabiliser switches
Filter detail–49 mm filter attaches to the ES-27 hood; Canon Japan specifies one filter and removing the hood to use Macro Lite illumination
Dimensions detail83 mm diameter × 136.2 mm length according to Canon Camera Museum; measured from the mount surface to the front, with caps adding 21.5 mm according to the manual69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length
Weight detail790 g for the lens only according to Canon's original-model manual–
Lens hoodBuilt-in sliding hood; pull it out from the front of the lens according to Canon's manualES-27 hood; LP1014 case is optional according to Canon Japan
In the box–Lens, ES-27 hood, EF-S35 front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and warranty paperwork in Canon Japan's listed package
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records December 1991 marketing; this is the original version with a built-in hoodCanon Camera Museum records May 2017 marketing. Canon Japan announced it on 6 April 2017 and records the Japanese first-sale date as 29 June 2017; a UK first-sale day is not established by these sources.

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