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Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs Canon EF 35mm f/2

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CanonEF 28mm f/1.8 USMCanonEF 35mm f/2
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 1995October 1990
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length28 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/2
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical constructionTen elements in nine groupsSeven elements in five groups
Special elementsAspherical lens element–
DiaphragmSeven bladesFive blades according to Canon Camera Museum
Angle of view75° diagonal, 65° horizontal and 46° vertical63° diagonal, 54° horizontal and 38° vertical according to Canon's manual
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon EF cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensorsCanon EF cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensors
Adaptor supportEF12 II extension tube gives 0.61–0.43× magnification; EF25 II gives 1.13–0.96×–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.25 m0.25 m
Maximum magnification0.18×0.23×
Optical stabilisation–No
Autofocus detailUSM autofocus with mechanical full-time manual focusing. Canon's manual specifies turning the ring with the shutter half-pressed after One Shot AFNon-USM autofocus without full-time manual override according to The Digital Picture; Canon's manual requires the MF switch position for manual focus
Focus distance detailPhysical length remains constant and the front element does not rotate according to PhotozoneLens extends towards close focus but its front element does not rotate according to Photozone
Stabilisation detail–No optical stabilisation according to The Digital Picture's exact-model specification table
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–No
Filter diameter58 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter73.6 mm67.4 mm
Length55.6 mm42.5 mm
Weight310 g210 g
ControlsAF/MF switch, focus ring, distance window, depth-of-field scale and infrared focus indexAF/MF switch, focus ring, distance window, depth-of-field scale and infrared focus index
Weather resistance–No weather sealing according to The Digital Picture's exact-model specification table
Dimensions detailMaximum diameter × length in retracted state; dimensions and 310 g weight are lens-only. Front and rear caps add 21.5 mm according to Canon's manual67.4 mm maximum diameter × 42.5 mm length; dimensions and 210 g weight are lens-only. Front and rear caps add 21.5 mm according to Canon's manual
Lens hoodOptional EW-63 II petal hood; reversible for storage according to Canon's manualEW-65 II clip-on reversible hood according to Canon's manual; optional according to Photozone and The Digital Picture
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records September 1995 marketing; no first-sale day is givenCanon Camera Museum records October 1990 marketing; no first-sale day is given

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