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Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM vs Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM

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CanonEF 35mm f/2 IS USMCanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2012May 2017
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionTen elements in eight groups10 elements in six groups
Special elementsGlass-moulded aspherical 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
DiaphragmEight blades with a circular apertureSeven blades; circular aperture according to Canon Camera Museum
Angle of view–Horizontal 35°55′, vertical 24°20′, diagonal 42°35′
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF-S
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensorsCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; equivalent angle of view to 56 mm on full frame
Teleconverter supportNot compatible with Canon extenders according to Canon UKCanon EF extenders are not compatible
Adaptor supportCanon UK confirms EOS M compatibility using the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.24×1×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
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 detailInternal focusing with a non-rotating front filter ring 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 0.36–0.60× with EF12 II and 0.79–1.04× 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 detailFour-stop optical stabilisation according to Canon UKHybrid IS compensates for angular and lateral movement; Canon states four stops of correction, with effectiveness depending on shooting distance
Design
Dust and moisture resistantNo–
Filter diameter67 mm49 mm
Maximum diameter77.9 mm69.2 mm
Length62.6 mm55.8 mm
Weight335 g190 g
ControlsAF/MF and stabiliser switches, focus ring, distance window and depth-of-field markingsMacro 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 resistanceNo weather sealing according to Digital Camera World's exact-model review–
Dimensions detail77.9 mm maximum diameter × 62.6 mm length; 335 g according to Canon UK69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length
Lens hoodOptional EW-72 hood; Canon UK's actual box list excludes a hoodES-27 hood; LP1014 case is optional according to Canon Japan
In the boxLens, E-67II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E 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 Camera Museum records December 2012 marketing and explicitly identifies the October 1990 EF 35mm f/2 as its predecessorCanon 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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