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Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM vs Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM

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CanonEF 35mm f/1.4L II USMCanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2015May 2017
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionFourteen elements in eleven groups10 elements in six groups
Special elementsBR optical element between convex and concave glass elements; two aspherical lenses and one UD lens according to Canon Camera MuseumOne aspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum's optical diagram
Aperture detail–Minimum f/32 with one-third-stop aperture increments
CoatingsSubwavelength Structure Coating; fluorine on front and rear elements according to Canon's product overview and Museum–
DiaphragmNine blades with a circular apertureSeven blades; circular aperture according to Canon Camera Museum
Angle of view54° horizontal, 38° vertical and 63° diagonal according to Canon UKHorizontal 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 camerasCanon 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 supportCanon UK confirms EOS M use with the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.21×1×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailRing USM with full-time manual focus according to Canon UKSTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin Abbott
Focus distance detailConstant external length and non-rotating front during focusing according to ePHOTOzine0.13 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 detailCanon UK specifies 0.36–0.58× with EF12 II and 0.80–1.03× with EF25 II extension tubesMaximum 1×; EF12 II extension tube gives 0.34–1.41× and EF25 II gives 0.76–1.91× according to Canon UK
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabilisation according to ePHOTOzine's exact-model specificationHybrid IS compensates for angular and lateral movement; Canon states four stops of correction, with effectiveness depending on shooting distance
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYes–
Filter diameter72 mm49 mm
Maximum diameter80.4 mm69.2 mm
Length105.5 mm55.8 mm
Weight760 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 resistanceMount, switches and focus ring have dust- and water-resistant construction; not described as waterproof–
Dimensions detail80.4 mm maximum diameter × 105.5 mm length and 760 g according to Canon UK69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length
Lens hoodSupplied EW-77B hood according to Canon UK's box listES-27 hood; LP1014 case is optional according to Canon Japan
In the boxLens, E-72II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, LP1219 case, EW-77B hood 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'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 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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