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Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM vs Canon EF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS III USM

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CanonEF 35mm f/1.4L II USMCanonEF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2015September 2018
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length35 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionFourteen elements in eleven groups23 elements in 19 groups; retains the optical layout of the EF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Special elementsBR optical element between convex and concave glass elements; two aspherical lenses and one UD lens according to Canon Camera MuseumOne fluorite and five UD elements
CoatingsSubwavelength Structure Coating; fluorine on front and rear elements according to Canon's product overview and MuseumAir Sphere Coating and revised optical coatings; fluorine coating on front and rear element surfaces
DiaphragmNine blades with a circular apertureEight blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view54° horizontal, 38° vertical and 63° diagonal according to Canon UKDiagonal 34°–12°; vertical 19°30′–7°; horizontal 29°–10°
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon EF full-frame and APS-C camerasCanon EF mount full-frame and APS-C cameras
Teleconverter support–EF1.4X III gives 98–280 mm f/4 and 0.30× maximum magnification; EF2X III gives 140–400 mm f/5.6 and 0.44×; autofocus remains available but is slower
Adaptor supportCanon UK confirms EOS M use with the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m1.2 m
Maximum magnification0.21×0.21×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailRing USM with full-time manual focus according to Canon UKRing-type USM; full-time manual override after One-Shot autofocus while holding the shutter button halfway
Focus distance detailConstant external length and non-rotating front during focusing according to ePHOTOzineInternal focusing; maximum 0.21× magnification at 200 mm
Magnification detailCanon UK specifies 0.36–0.58× with EF12 II and 0.80–1.03× with EF25 II extension tubes–
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabilisation according to ePHOTOzine's exact-model specificationUp to 3.5 stops under CIPA testing at 200 mm on an EOS-1D X Mark II; Mode 1 for still subjects and Mode 2 for panning; Canon notes tripod results depend on the tripod and shooting conditions
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter72 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter80.4 mm88.8 mm
Length105.5 mm199 mm
Weight760 g1,480 g
Controls–AF/MF, IS on/off and IS mode switches; focus limiter selects 1.2 m–infinity or 2.5 m–infinity
Zoom design–Internal zooming maintains physical length (Digital Camera World)
Weather resistanceMount, switches and focus ring have dust- and water-resistant construction; not described as waterproofDust- and moisture-resistant construction with a rubber gasket at the mount
Dimensions detail80.4 mm maximum diameter × 105.5 mm length and 760 g according to Canon UK88.8 mm maximum diameter × 199 mm length, measured from the mount to the lens front; add 24.2 mm for front and rear caps
Weight detail–Approximately 1,480 g lens only according to Canon's instruction manual, UK store and Camera Museum; a Canon USA one-page specification chart instead lists approximately 1,440 g
Tripod mount–Included removable rotating B (W II) tripod mount ring; detach the lens from the camera before removing the collar
Lens hoodSupplied EW-77B hood according to Canon UK's box listET-87, with release button and reversible mounting for storage
In the boxLens, E-72II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, LP1219 case, EW-77B hood and user manual according to Canon UKET-87 hood and LZ1326 lens case according to the UK store; tripod mount ring included according to Canon's instruction manual
Release detailCanon's August 2016 retrospective explicitly records release in September 2015; its Museum table records October 2015, also the originally scheduled month in the August 2015 announcementMarketed in September 2018 according to Canon Camera Museum; Canon USA's 7 June announcement had scheduled US shipping for August 2018

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