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Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM vs Canon EF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USM

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CanonEF 35mm f/2 IS USMCanonEF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USM
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2012June 2018
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length35 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/2f/4
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionTen elements in eight groups20 elements in 15 groups
Special elementsGlass-moulded aspherical lens according to Canon Camera MuseumOne fluorite and two UD elements
Coatings–Super Spectra coatings; fluorine coatings on the front and rear elements according to Canon's US launch announcement
DiaphragmEight blades with a circular apertureNine blades with a circular aperture
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 UK–
Adaptor supportCanon UK confirms EOS M compatibility using the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m1 m
Maximum magnification0.24×0.27×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailRing USM with full-time manual focus according to Canon UKRing-type USM with full-time manual focus override
Focus distance detailInternal focusing with a non-rotating front filter ring according to ePHOTOzineMaximum 0.27× magnification at 200 mm; internal focusing according to Digital Camera World
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 UKFive-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 resistantNoYes
Filter diameter67 mm72 mm
Maximum diameter77.9 mm80 mm
Length62.6 mm176 mm
Weight335 g780 g
ControlsAF/MF and stabiliser switches, focus ring, distance window and depth-of-field markingsAF/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 resistanceNo weather sealing according to Digital Camera World's exact-model reviewDust- and moisture-resistant construction
Dimensions detail77.9 mm maximum diameter × 62.6 mm length; 335 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 hoodOptional EW-72 hood; Canon UK's actual box list excludes a hood–
In the boxLens, E-67II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual according to Canon UKLens, pouch, caps, hood and instruction manual according to Canon UK
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records December 2012 marketing and explicitly identifies the October 1990 EF 35mm f/2 as its predecessorCanon 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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