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Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM vs Canon EF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS III USM

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CanonEF 35mm f/2 IS USMCanonEF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2012September 2018
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length35 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/2f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionTen elements in eight groups23 elements in 19 groups; retains the optical layout of the EF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Special elementsGlass-moulded aspherical lens according to Canon Camera MuseumOne fluorite and five UD elements
Coatings–Air Sphere Coating and revised optical coatings; fluorine coating on front and rear element surfaces
DiaphragmEight blades with a circular apertureEight blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view–Diagonal 34°–12°; vertical 19°30′–7°; horizontal 29°–10°
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon EF cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensorsCanon EF mount full-frame and APS-C cameras
Teleconverter supportNot compatible with Canon extenders according to Canon UKEF1.4X 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 compatibility using the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m1.2 m
Maximum magnification0.24×0.21×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
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 detailInternal focusing with a non-rotating front filter ring according to ePHOTOzineInternal focusing; maximum 0.21× magnification at 200 mm
Magnification detailCanon UK specifies 0.36–0.60× with EF12 II and 0.79–1.04× with EF25 II extension tubes–
Stabilisation detailFour-stop optical stabilisation according to Canon UKUp 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 resistantNoYes
Filter diameter67 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter77.9 mm88.8 mm
Length62.6 mm199 mm
Weight335 g1,480 g
ControlsAF/MF and stabiliser switches, focus ring, distance window and depth-of-field markingsAF/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 resistanceNo weather sealing according to Digital Camera World's exact-model reviewDust- and moisture-resistant construction with a rubber gasket at the mount
Dimensions detail77.9 mm maximum diameter × 62.6 mm length; 335 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 hoodOptional EW-72 hood; Canon UK's actual box list excludes a hoodET-87, with release button and reversible mounting for storage
In the boxLens, E-67II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E 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 Camera Museum records December 2012 marketing and explicitly identifies the October 1990 EF 35mm f/2 as its predecessorMarketed 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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