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Canon EF 80–200mm f/2.8L vs Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM

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CanonEF 80–200mm f/2.8LCanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 1989May 2017
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length80–200 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/32f/32
Optical construction16 elements in 13 groups10 elements in six groups
Special elements–One 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 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 supportNot compatible with Canon EF extenders according to Bob AtkinsCanon EF extenders are not compatible
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1.8 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.13×1×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailAutofocus without USM or full-time manual override according to Bob Atkins; Ken Rockwell identifies an Arc Form Drive motorSTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin Abbott
Focus distance detailNon-rotating front during focusing according to Bob Atkins; internal focusing according to Ken Rockwell0.13 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 according to Ken RockwellHybrid IS compensates for angular and lateral movement; Canon states four stops of correction, with effectiveness depending on shooting distance
Design
Filter diameter72 mm49 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm69.2 mm
Length185.7 mm55.8 mm
Weight–190 g
ControlsSeparate zoom and focus rings; focus limiter and manual focus switch according to Bob AtkinsMacro 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 Ken Rockwell–
Dimensions detail84 mm maximum diameter × 185.7 mm length69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length
Weight detailCanon Camera Museum specifies 1,330 g without identifying whether the collar is included. Ken Rockwell measures 1,276.4 g without the collar and 1,411.95 g with it; these are sample measurements, not the maker's lens-only figure.–
Tripod mountRemovable tripod collar according to Bob Atkins–
Lens hoodSupplied hood according to Bob Atkins; Ken Rockwell identifies ES-79ES-27 hood; LP1014 case is optional according to Canon Japan
In the boxLens hood and hard case according to Bob AtkinsLens, ES-27 hood, EF-S35 front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and warranty paperwork in Canon Japan's listed package
Release detailMarketed in September 1989 according to Canon Camera Museum; Canon identifies the March 1995 EF 70–200mm f/2.8L USM as its successorCanon 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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