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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM

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CanonEF 50mm f/1.8 IICanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedDecember 1990May 2017
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length50 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionSix elements in five groups; Gaussian optical design10 elements in six groups
Special elements–One aspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum's optical diagram
Aperture detail–Minimum f/32 with one-third-stop aperture increments
DiaphragmFive bladesSeven blades; circular aperture according to Canon Camera Museum
Angle of viewFull-frame diagonal 46°; vertical 27°; horizontal 40°Horizontal 35°55′, vertical 24°20′, diagonal 42°35′
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF-S
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF mount for full-frame, APS-H and APS-C cameras (DPReview)Canon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; equivalent angle of view to 56 mm on full frame
Teleconverter support–Canon EF extenders are not compatible
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.45 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.15×1×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailDC micromotor autofocus (DPReview)STM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin Abbott
Focus distance detailSwitch to MF before turning the focusing ring; do not touch rotating parts during autofocus0.13 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 detail0.15×; 240 × 160 mm field of view at 0.45 m according to CanonMaximum 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 image stabilisation (DPReview)Hybrid IS compensates for angular and lateral movement; Canon states four stops of correction, with effectiveness depending on shooting distance
Design
Filter diameter52 mm49 mm
Maximum diameter68.2 mm69.2 mm
Length41 mm55.8 mm
Weight130 g190 g
ControlsAF/MF switch and focusing ring; no distance scale (The-Digital-Picture)Macro Lite can illuminate both sides or either side individually, with brightness control; AF/MF and stabiliser switches
Filter detailOne 52 mm front filter; with the optional hood, mount the filter on the hood adaptor49 mm filter attaches to the ES-27 hood; Canon Japan specifies one filter and removing the hood to use Macro Lite illumination
Dimensions detailLength measured from the mount surface to the front of the lens, excluding caps69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length
Weight detailApproximately 130 g lens only–
Lens hoodOptional ES-62, requiring its supplied screw-in hood adaptor; reversible for storageES-27 hood; LP1014 case is optional according to Canon Japan
In the boxFront and rear caps according to DPReview; accessories may vary by regionLens, ES-27 hood, EF-S35 front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and warranty paperwork in Canon Japan's listed package
Release detailMarketed in December 1990 according to Canon Camera MuseumCanon 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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