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

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CanonEF 70–200mm f/4L USMCanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 1999May 2017
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length70–200 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/32f/32
Optical construction16 elements in 13 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
DiaphragmEight bladesSeven 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 supportCompatible with Canon EF1.4X and EF2X extenders; The Digital Picture notes EF1.4X II gives 98–280 mm f/5.6 and EF2X II gives 140–400 mm f/8, with camera-dependent autofocus at f/8Canon EF extenders are not compatible
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1.2 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.21×1×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailRing-type USM with mechanical full-time manual focus overrideSTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin Abbott
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; front does not rotate (The Digital Picture); 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 detail–Hybrid IS compensates for angular and lateral movement; Canon states four stops of correction, with effectiveness depending on shooting distance
Design
Dust and moisture resistantNo–
Filter diameter67 mm49 mm
Maximum diameter76 mm69.2 mm
Length172 mm55.8 mm
Weight705 g190 g
ControlsAF/MF switch and focus limiter, with full 1.2 m–infinity range or 3 m–infinity (ePHOTOzine)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 physical length (ePHOTOzine and The Digital Picture)–
Weather resistanceNot weather sealed according to The Digital Picture–
Dimensions detail76 mm maximum diameter × 172 mm length69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length
Weight detail705 g according to Canon's UK specifications and Camera Museum–
Tripod mountOptional Ring Tripod Mount A (W) at launch; The Digital Picture also identifies compatible A II (W)–
Lens hoodET-74ES-27 hood; LP1014 case is optional according to Canon Japan
In the boxLens hood and case according to Canon Camera Museum; tripod collar sold separatelyLens, ES-27 hood, EF-S35 front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and warranty paperwork in Canon Japan's listed package
Release detailMarketed in September 1999 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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