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Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM vs Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM

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CanonEF 28mm f/2.8 IS USMCanonEF 35mm f/2 IS USM
Overview
ReleasedJune 2012December 2012
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length28 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical constructionNine elements in seven groupsTen elements in eight groups
Special elementsGlass-moulded aspherical elementGlass-moulded aspherical lens according to Canon Camera Museum
CoatingsSuper Spectra coating according to Canon UK–
DiaphragmSeven-blade circular aperture according to Canon Camera MuseumEight blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view75° diagonal, 65° horizontal and 46° vertical–
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon EF full-frame and APS-C cameras; EOS M requires EF-EOS M adapterCanon EF cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensors
Teleconverter supportCanon extenders not compatibleNot compatible with Canon extenders according to Canon UK
Adaptor supportExtension tube EF12 II gives 0.71–0.50× magnification; EF25 II gives 1.30–1.11×Canon UK confirms EOS M compatibility using the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.23 m0.24 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.24×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailRing USM with full-time manual focus according to Canon UK; Camera Museum describes micro USM insteadRing USM with full-time manual focus according to Canon UK
Focus distance detailInternal focusing with a non-rotating front and constant physical length according to The Digital PictureInternal focusing with a non-rotating front filter ring according to ePHOTOzine
Magnification detail–Canon UK specifies 0.36–0.60× with EF12 II and 0.79–1.04× with EF25 II extension tubes
Stabilisation detailMaker claim up to four stops; The Digital Picture and Photozone each report approximately three stops in their testsFour-stop optical stabilisation according to Canon UK
Design
Dust and moisture resistantNoNo
Filter diameter58 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter68.4 mm77.9 mm
Length51.5 mm62.6 mm
Weight260 g335 g
Controls–AF/MF and stabiliser switches, focus ring, distance window and depth-of-field markings
Weather resistanceNo weather sealing according to The Digital Picture and PhotozoneNo weather sealing according to Digital Camera World's exact-model review
Dimensions detailMaximum diameter × length in retracted state77.9 mm maximum diameter × 62.6 mm length; 335 g according to Canon UK
Lens hoodOptional EW-65B; LP1014 pouch listed as an accessoryOptional EW-72 hood; Canon UK's actual box list excludes a hood
In the boxLens, E-58U front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual according to Canon UKLens, E-67II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual according to Canon UK
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records June 2012 marketing and explicitly identifies the April 1987 EF 28mm f/2.8 as its predecessorCanon Camera Museum records December 2012 marketing and explicitly identifies the October 1990 EF 35mm f/2 as its predecessor

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