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

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CanonEF 28mm f/2.8 IS USMCanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedJune 2012May 2017
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length28 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionNine elements in seven groups10 elements in six groups
Special elementsGlass-moulded aspherical elementOne aspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum's optical diagram
Aperture detail–Minimum f/32 with one-third-stop aperture increments
CoatingsSuper Spectra coating according to Canon UK–
DiaphragmSeven-blade circular aperture according to Canon Camera MuseumSeven 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 full-frame and APS-C cameras; EOS M requires EF-EOS M adapterCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; equivalent angle of view to 56 mm on full frame
Teleconverter supportCanon extenders not compatibleCanon EF extenders are not compatible
Adaptor supportExtension tube EF12 II gives 0.71–0.50× magnification; EF25 II gives 1.30–1.11×–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.23 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.2×1×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailRing USM with full-time manual focus according to Canon UK; Camera Museum describes micro USM insteadSTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin Abbott
Focus distance detailInternal focusing with a non-rotating front and constant physical length according to The Digital Picture0.13 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 detailMaker claim up to four stops; The Digital Picture and Photozone each report approximately three stops in their testsHybrid 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 diameter58 mm49 mm
Maximum diameter68.4 mm69.2 mm
Length51.5 mm55.8 mm
Weight260 g190 g
Controls–Macro 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 and Photozone–
Dimensions detailMaximum diameter × length in retracted state69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length
Lens hoodOptional EW-65B; LP1014 pouch listed as an accessoryES-27 hood; LP1014 case is optional according to Canon Japan
In the boxLens, E-58U front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual according to Canon UKLens, 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 June 2012 marketing and explicitly identifies the April 1987 EF 28mm f/2.8 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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