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

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CanonEF 70–200mm f/4L IS USMCanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2006May 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–
DiaphragmEight blades with a circular apertureSeven blades; circular aperture according to Canon Camera Museum
Angle of viewDiagonal 34°–12°; vertical 19°30′–7°; horizontal 29°–10°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 supportEF1.4X II gives 98–280 mm f/5.6 and 0.31× maximum magnification with autofocus; EF2X II gives 140–400 mm f/8 and 0.45×, with autofocus limited to compatible bodies and slower operationCanon EF extenders are not compatible
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1.2 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.21×1×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailRing-type USM; full-time manual override after One-Shot autofocus while holding the shutter button halfwaySTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin Abbott
Focus distance detailInternal focusing with a non-rotating front; maximum 0.21× 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 detailFour-stop launch claim based on a shutter speed of 1/focal length; Mode 1 for still subjects and Mode 2 for panning; manual recommends switching off on a tripod to save battery powerHybrid 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 diameter67 mm49 mm
Maximum diameter76 mm69.2 mm
Length172 mm55.8 mm
Weight760 g190 g
ControlsAF/MF, IS on/off and IS mode switches; focus limiter selects 1.2 m–infinity or 3 m–infinityMacro 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–
Weather resistanceDust- and moisture-resistant construction with a rubber gasket at the mount–
Dimensions detail76 mm maximum diameter × 172 mm length, measured from the mount to the lens front without caps69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length
Weight detail760 g lens only according to Canon's instruction manual–
Tripod mountOptional A II (W) tripod mount ring; collar can be removed while the lens remains attached to the camera–
Lens hoodET-74, reversible for storageES-27 hood; LP1014 case is optional according to Canon Japan
In the boxLens hood and pouch according to Canon's launch announcement; ET-74 and LP1224 models identified in the instruction manualLens, ES-27 hood, EF-S35 front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and warranty paperwork in Canon Japan's listed package
Release detailMarketed in November 2006 according to Canon Camera Museum; the stabilised model was sold alongside the non-stabilised f/4 versionCanon 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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