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Canon EF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USM vs Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM

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CanonEF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USMCanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedJune 2018May 2017
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length70–200 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/32f/32
Optical construction20 elements in 15 groups10 elements in six groups
Special elementsOne fluorite and two 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; fluorine coatings on the front and rear elements according to Canon's US launch announcement–
DiaphragmNine 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 mount full-frame and APS-C camerasCanon 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 distance1 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.27×1×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailRing-type USM with full-time manual focus overrideSTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin Abbott
Focus distance detailMaximum 0.27× magnification at 200 mm; internal focusing according to Digital Camera World0.13 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 detailFive-stop CIPA claim at 200 mm on an EOS-1D X Mark II; three modes including exposure-only stabilisation for tracking moving subjectsHybrid 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 diameter72 mm49 mm
Maximum diameter80 mm69.2 mm
Length176 mm55.8 mm
Weight780 g190 g
ControlsAF/MF, IS on/off and three IS mode switches; focus limiter excludes distances below 3 m according to Digital Camera WorldMacro 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 physical length according to Digital Camera World–
Weather resistanceDust- and moisture-resistant construction–
Dimensions detail80 mm maximum diameter × 176 mm length69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length
Lens hood–ES-27 hood; LP1014 case is optional according to Canon Japan
Weight detailApproximate 780 g maker figure; Digital Camera World specifies this excludes the optional tripod mount–
Tripod mountOptional A II (W II) tripod mounting ring according to Digital Camera World; the maker photograph shows this separately sold accessory–
In the boxLens, pouch, caps, hood and instruction 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 Japan announced first sale on 28 June 2018; Canon Camera Museum gives June 2018 and the US launch announcement states late June. The day is the Japanese sale date, not a separately confirmed UK date.Canon 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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