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

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CanonEF 50mm f/1.8 STMCanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedMay 2015May 2017
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length50 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionSix elements in five groups10 elements in six groups
Special elements–One aspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum's optical diagram
CoatingsLens coating optimised for digital cameras to reduce ghosting and flare–
Aperture detailMinimum f/22 with one-third-stop camera aperture incrementsMinimum f/32 with one-third-stop aperture increments
DiaphragmSeven blades with a circular apertureSeven blades; circular aperture according to Canon Camera Museum
Angle of viewFull-frame horizontal 40°; vertical 27°; diagonal 46°Horizontal 35°55′, vertical 24°20′, diagonal 42°35′
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF-S
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF cameras, including full-frame and APS-C DSLRsCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; equivalent angle of view to 56 mm on full frame
Teleconverter support–Canon EF extenders are not compatible
Adaptor supportCanon UK supports EOS M cameras with an EF-EOS M mount adaptor–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.35 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.21×1×
Optical stabilisation–Yes
Autofocus detailGear-type stepping motor; manual override after autofocus with the camera set to One-Shot AFSTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin Abbott
Focus distance detailElectronic focus ring requires camera power; no distance scale (Digital Camera World)0.13 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 detailEF12 II extension tube gives 0.45–0.24×; EF25 II gives 0.74–0.53×Maximum 1×; EF12 II extension tube gives 0.34–1.41× and EF25 II gives 0.76–1.91× according to Canon UK
Stabilisation detail–Hybrid IS compensates for angular and lateral movement; Canon states four stops of correction, with effectiveness depending on shooting distance
Design
Filter diameter49 mm49 mm
Maximum diameter69.2 mm69.2 mm
Length39.3 mm55.8 mm
Weight160 g190 g
Controls–Macro 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
Dimensions detail69.2 mm maximum diameter × 39.3 mm length in the retracted state69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length
Weight detailApproximately 160 g according to Canon UK specifications and Camera Museum; the UK store dimension panel instead lists 159 g–
Lens hoodOptional ES-68ES-27 hood; LP1014 case is optional according to Canon Japan
In the boxLens, E-49 front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manualLens, ES-27 hood, EF-S35 front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and warranty paperwork in Canon Japan's listed package
Release detailMarketed in May 2015 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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