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Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM vs Canon EF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM

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CanonEF 35mm f/2 IS USMCanonEF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2012March 2016
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length35 mm18–135 mm
Maximum aperturef/2f/3.5–5.6
Minimum aperturef/22f/22–36
Optical constructionTen elements in eight groups16 elements in 12 groups
Special elementsGlass-moulded aspherical lens according to Canon Camera MuseumOne UD and one aspherical element
Coatings–Super Spectra coatings
Aperture detail–Minimum f/22–36 with one-third-stop increments; f/22–38 with half-stop increments
DiaphragmEight blades with a circular apertureSeven blades with a circular aperture
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF-S
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensorsCanon EF-S mount 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 AdapterCanon UK supports EOS M cameras with an EF-EOS M mount adaptor
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.39 m
Maximum magnification0.24×0.28×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailRing USM with full-time manual focus according to Canon UKNano USM; Canon claims up to 4.3× the STM predecessor's focus-lens driving speed when focusing from minimum distance to infinity at 135 mm through the viewfinder
Focus distance detailInternal focusing with a non-rotating front filter ring according to ePHOTOzineElectronic manual focusing requires an awake camera; manual override in One-Shot AF requires a half-pressed shutter and enabled electronic manual focusing (The Digital Picture)
Magnification detailCanon UK specifies 0.36–0.60× with EF12 II and 0.79–1.04× with EF25 II extension tubesMaximum 0.28× at 135 mm
Stabilisation detailFour-stop optical stabilisation according to Canon UKFour-stop optical Image Stabilizer with automatic panning detection
Video features–Optional PZ-E1 power zoom adaptor attaches beneath the lens (The Digital Picture)
Design
Dust and moisture resistantNoNo
Filter diameter67 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter77.9 mm77.4 mm
Length62.6 mm96 mm
Weight335 g515 g
ControlsAF/MF and stabiliser switches, focus ring, distance window and depth-of-field markingsFocus and zoom rings; AF/MF, stabiliser and zoom-lock switches (The Digital Picture)
Zoom design–Extends towards longer focal lengths; zoom lock retains the retracted position (The Digital Picture)
Weather resistanceNo weather sealing according to Digital Camera World's exact-model reviewNo full weather sealing or mount gasket (The Digital Picture)
Dimensions detail77.9 mm maximum diameter × 62.6 mm length; 335 g according to Canon UK77.4 mm maximum diameter × 96 mm length according to Canon Camera Museum
Lens hoodOptional EW-72 hood; Canon UK's actual box list excludes a hoodOptional EW-73D; optional LP1116 pouch (The Digital Picture)
In the boxLens, E-67II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual according to Canon UKLens, E-67 II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records December 2012 marketing and explicitly identifies the October 1990 EF 35mm f/2 as its predecessorMarketed in March 2016 according to Canon Camera Museum

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