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Canon EF 24–70mm f/2.8L II USM vs Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM

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CanonEF 24–70mm f/2.8L II USMCanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2012May 2017
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–70 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical construction18 elements in 13 groups10 elements in six groups
Special elementsThree aspherical elements, two UD elements and one Super UD elementOne aspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum's optical diagram
Aperture detail–Minimum f/32 with one-third-stop aperture increments
CoatingsFluorine on the front surface of the first element and rear surface of the last element–
DiaphragmNine blades with a circular apertureSeven blades; circular aperture according to Canon Camera Museum
Angle of viewFull-frame horizontal 74°–29°; vertical 53°–19°30′; diagonal 84°–34°Horizontal 35°55′, vertical 24°20′, diagonal 42°35′
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF-S
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF cameras, including full-frame and APS-C DSLRsCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; equivalent angle of view to 56 mm on full frame
Teleconverter support–Canon EF extenders are not compatible
Adaptor supportCanon UK supports EOS M cameras with an EF-EOS M mount adaptor–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.38 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.21×1×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailRing-type USM with full-time manual overrideSTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin Abbott
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; filter thread does not rotate during focusing (DPReview)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 detailMaximum 0.21× at 70 mmMaximum 1×; EF12 II extension tube gives 0.34–1.41× and EF25 II gives 0.76–1.91× according to Canon UK
Stabilisation detailNo optical image stabilisation (DPReview and OpticalLimits)Hybrid IS compensates for angular and lateral movement; Canon states four stops of correction, with effectiveness depending on shooting distance
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYes–
Filter diameter82 mm49 mm
Maximum diameter88.5 mm69.2 mm
Length113 mm55.8 mm
Weight805 g190 g
ControlsSeparate focus and zoom rings; zoom lock leverMacro 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
Zoom designLens extends when zoomed towards 70 mm; zoom lock holds the 24 mm position (DPReview)–
Weather resistanceDust and moisture resistant structure at the mount, switch panel and zoom ring–
Dimensions detail88.5 mm maximum diameter × 113 mm length in the retracted state69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length
Lens hoodEW-88CES-27 hood; LP1014 case is optional according to Canon Japan
In the boxLens, E-82 U front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, EW-88C hood, LP1219 case and user manualLens, ES-27 hood, EF-S35 front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and warranty paperwork in Canon Japan's listed package
Release detailMarketed in September 2012 according to Canon Camera MuseumCanon 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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