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Canon EF 70–200mm f/2.8L USM vs Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM

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CanonEF 70–200mm f/2.8L USMCanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedMarch 1995May 2017
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length70–200 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/32f/32
Optical construction18 elements in 15 groups10 elements in six groups
Special elementsFour UD elementsOne aspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum's optical diagram
Aperture detail–Minimum f/32 with one-third-stop aperture increments
CoatingsSuper Spectra coatings–
DiaphragmEight bladesSeven blades; circular aperture according to Canon Camera Museum
Angle of viewHorizontal 29°–10°; vertical 19°30′–7°; diagonal 34°–12°Horizontal 35°55′, vertical 24°20′, diagonal 42°35′
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF-S
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF mount full-frame and APS-C camerasCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; equivalent angle of view to 56 mm on full frame
Teleconverter supportCanon Extender EF1.4X gives 98–280 mm f/4; EF2X gives 140–400 mm f/5.6, with autofocus supported according to CanonCanon EF extenders are not compatible
Adaptor supportCanon Extension Tube EF12 II gives 0.22–0.06× magnification; EF25 II gives 0.41–0.14×–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1.5 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.16×1×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailRing-type USM with mechanical full-time manual focusingSTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin Abbott
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; non-rotating front filter thread; minimum 1.5 m focus and maximum 0.16× magnification at 200 mm0.13 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 detail–Maximum 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 (ePHOTOzine and The Digital Picture)Hybrid IS compensates for angular and lateral movement; Canon states four stops of correction, with effectiveness depending on shooting distance
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYes–
Filter diameter77 mm49 mm
Maximum diameter84.6 mm69.2 mm
Length193.6 mm55.8 mm
Weight1,310 g190 g
ControlsAF/MF switch, focus-range limiter, focus and zoom rings (The Digital Picture)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
Zoom designInternal zooming maintains the physical length throughout the zoom range (ePHOTOzine and The Digital Picture)–
Weather resistanceCanon states water and dust resistance; The Digital Picture describes partial sealing around switches and rings, with no lens-mount gasket and a front filter needed for sealing–
Dimensions detail84.6 mm maximum diameter × 193.6 mm length69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length
Lens hood–ES-27 hood; LP1014 case is optional according to Canon Japan
Tripod mountIncluded tripod collar (ePHOTOzine and The Digital Picture)–
In the boxLens hood and case (Canon); lens caps and tripod collar (ePHOTOzine)Lens, ES-27 hood, EF-S35 front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and warranty paperwork in Canon Japan's listed package
Release detailMarketed in March 1995 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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