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Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM vs Canon EF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USM

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CanonEF 35mm f/1.4L II USMCanonEF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USM
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2015June 2018
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length35 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/4
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionFourteen elements in eleven groups20 elements in 15 groups
Special elementsBR optical element between convex and concave glass elements; two aspherical lenses and one UD lens according to Canon Camera MuseumOne fluorite and two UD elements
CoatingsSubwavelength Structure Coating; fluorine on front and rear elements according to Canon's product overview and MuseumSuper Spectra coatings; fluorine coatings on the front and rear elements according to Canon's US launch announcement
DiaphragmNine blades with a circular apertureNine blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view54° horizontal, 38° vertical and 63° diagonal according to Canon UK–
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
Adaptor supportCanon UK confirms EOS M use with the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m1 m
Maximum magnification0.21×0.27×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailRing USM with full-time manual focus according to Canon UKRing-type USM with full-time manual focus override
Focus distance detailConstant external length and non-rotating front during focusing according to ePHOTOzineMaximum 0.27× magnification at 200 mm; internal focusing according to Digital Camera World
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 specificationFive-stop CIPA claim at 200 mm on an EOS-1D X Mark II; three modes including exposure-only stabilisation for tracking moving subjects
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter72 mm72 mm
Maximum diameter80.4 mm80 mm
Length105.5 mm176 mm
Weight760 g780 g
Controls–AF/MF, IS on/off and three IS mode switches; focus limiter excludes distances below 3 m according to Digital Camera World
Zoom design–Internal zooming maintains physical length according to Digital Camera World
Weather resistanceMount, switches and focus ring have dust- and water-resistant construction; not described as waterproofDust- and moisture-resistant construction
Dimensions detail80.4 mm maximum diameter × 105.5 mm length and 760 g according to Canon UK80 mm maximum diameter × 176 mm length
Weight detail–Approximate 780 g maker figure; Digital Camera World specifies this excludes the optional tripod mount
Tripod mount–Optional A II (W II) tripod mounting ring according to Digital Camera World; the maker photograph shows this separately sold accessory
Lens hoodSupplied EW-77B hood according to Canon UK's box list–
In the boxLens, E-72II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, LP1219 case, EW-77B hood and user manual according to Canon UKLens, pouch, caps, hood and instruction manual according to Canon UK
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 announcementCanon Japan announced first sale on 28 June 2018; Canon Camera Museum gives June 2018 and the US launch announcement states late June. The day is the Japanese sale date, not a separately confirmed UK date.

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