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Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM

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CanonEF 28mm f/1.8 USMCanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 1995May 2017
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length28 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionTen elements in nine groups10 elements in six groups
Special elementsAspherical lens elementOne aspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum's optical diagram
Aperture detail–Minimum f/32 with one-third-stop aperture increments
DiaphragmSeven bladesSeven blades; circular aperture according to Canon Camera Museum
Angle of view75° diagonal, 65° horizontal and 46° verticalHorizontal 35°55′, vertical 24°20′, diagonal 42°35′
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF-S
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensorsCanon 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 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 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.18×1×
Optical stabilisation–Yes
Autofocus detailUSM autofocus with mechanical full-time manual focusing. Canon's manual specifies turning the ring with the shutter half-pressed after One Shot AFSTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin Abbott
Focus distance detailPhysical length remains constant and the front element does not rotate according to Photozone0.13 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 diameter58 mm49 mm
Maximum diameter73.6 mm69.2 mm
Length55.6 mm55.8 mm
Weight310 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
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 manual69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length
Lens hoodOptional EW-63 II petal hood; reversible for storage 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 September 1995 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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