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

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CanonEF 24mm f/1.4L USMCanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedDecember 1997May 2017
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length24 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionEleven elements in nine groups; floating optical system10 elements in six groups
Special elementsGround and polished aspherical glass element and UD element 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
DiaphragmSeven-blade circular aperture according to Canon Camera MuseumSeven 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
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 distance0.25 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.16×1×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailRing USM with full-time manual focus; Canon's manual specifies One-Shot AF with the shutter button held halfway for manual adjustment after autofocusSTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin Abbott
Focus distance detailRear focusing system with non-rotating filter frame according to Canon Camera Museum0.13 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 detailNo optical stabilisation according to The Digital Picture'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 resistantNo–
Filter diameter77 mm49 mm
Maximum diameter83.5 mm69.2 mm
Length77.4 mm55.8 mm
Weight550 g190 g
ControlsAF/MF switch, focus ring, distance window 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 resistanceNo weather sealing according to The Digital Picture's exact-model specification table–
Dimensions detail83.5 mm maximum diameter × 77.4 mm length; dimensions and 550 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-83D II petal hood; LP1214 case according to Canon's manual and The Digital PictureES-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 1997 marketing; no first-sale day is givenCanon 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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