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Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM vs Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM

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CanonEF 85mm f/1.4L IS USMCanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2017May 2017
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length85 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionFourteen elements in ten groups10 elements in six groups
Special elementsHigh-precision glass-moulded aspherical lens according to CanonOne aspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum's optical diagram
Aperture detail–Minimum f/32 with one-third-stop aperture increments
CoatingsAir Sphere Coating (ASC) according to Canon–
DiaphragmNine blades with a circular apertureSeven blades; circular aperture according to Canon Camera Museum
Angle of view28°30′ diagonal, 24° horizontal and 16° verticalHorizontal 35°55′, vertical 24°20′, diagonal 42°35′
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF-S
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensorsCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; equivalent angle of view to 56 mm on full frame
Teleconverter supportNot compatible with Canon extenders according to Canon UK's specification sheetCanon EF extenders are not compatible
Adaptor supportCanon UK confirms EOS M compatibility using the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.85 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.12×1×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailRing USM with full-time manual override according to Canon UKSTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin Abbott
Focus distance detailInternal focusing according to ePHOTOzine0.13 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 detailCanon UK specifies 0.15–0.26× with EF12 II and 0.33–0.43× with EF25 II extension tubesMaximum 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 optical stabilisation, tested at 85 mm with EOS-1D X Mark II to CIPA standards according to CanonHybrid 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 diameter88.6 mm69.2 mm
Length105.4 mm55.8 mm
Weight950 g190 g
ControlsAF/MF and stabiliser on/off switches, manual focus ring, distance window and depth-of-field markingsMacro 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
Weather resistanceDust and moisture resistance according to Canon UK–
Dimensions detail88.6 mm maximum diameter × 105.4 mm length; approximately 950 g according to Canon69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length
Lens hoodSupplied ET-83E hood according to Canon UKES-27 hood; LP1014 case is optional according to Canon Japan
In the boxLens, ET-83E hood, E-77II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, LP1219 pouch and user 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 Camera Museum records November 2017 marketing; a first-sale day is not givenCanon 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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