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Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM

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CanonEF 24mm f/1.4L II USMCanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2008May 2017
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length24 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionThirteen elements in ten groups10 elements in six groups
Special elementsTwo glass-moulded aspherical elements and two UD elements according to Canon Camera MuseumOne aspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum's optical diagram
Aperture detail–Minimum f/32 with one-third-stop aperture increments
CoatingsSubwavelength Structure Coating to reduce ghosting and flare from light entering at acute angles–
DiaphragmEight-blade circular apertureSeven blades; circular aperture according to Canon Camera Museum
Angle of view84° diagonal, 74° horizontal and 53° vertical according to Canon's manualHorizontal 35°55′, vertical 24°20′, diagonal 42°35′
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF-S
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityFull-frame and APS-C Canon EF DSLR cameras according to Canon UKCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; equivalent angle of view to 56 mm on full frame
Teleconverter supportCanon EF1.4X II and EF2X II cannot be used according to Canon's manualCanon EF extenders are not compatible
Adaptor supportEOS M compatibility with the EF-EOS M mount adaptor according to Canon UK–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.25 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.17×1×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailRing USM; manual adjustment after One-Shot AF with the shutter held halfway according to Canon's manualSTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin Abbott
Focus distance detailInternal focusing with constant physical length and non-rotating filter according to Photozone and ePHOTOzine0.13 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 detail0.17× native; 0.67–0.50× with Extension Tube EF12 II. EF25 II cannot be used; manual focus recommended with the tube according to Canon's manualMaximum 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 stabilisation according to ePHOTOzine's exact-model specification tableHybrid 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 diameter77 mm49 mm
Maximum diameter83.5 mm69.2 mm
Length86.9 mm55.8 mm
Weight650 g190 g
ControlsAF/MF switch, focus ring, distance window, depth-of-field scale and infrared focus indexMacro 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
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant seal structure and rubber lens-mount ring according to Canon's manual–
Dimensions detail83.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.9 mm length; dimensions and 650 g weight are lens-only. Front and rear caps add 21.5 mm according to Canon's manual69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length
Lens hoodSupplied reversible EW-83K petal hoodES-27 hood; LP1014 case is optional according to Canon Japan
In the boxLens, E-77II/E-77U front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, EW-83K hood, LP1319 case and user manual according to Canon UK's box listLens, 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 2008 marketing and explicitly identifies the December 1997 EF 24mm f/1.4L USM as its predecessorCanon 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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