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Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM vs Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM

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CanonEF 85mm f/1.8 USMCanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedJuly 1992May 2017
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length85 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionNine elements in seven 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
CoatingsSuper Spectra coatings according to Canon UK–
DiaphragmEight blades according to CanonSeven 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 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 support–Canon EF extenders are not compatible
Adaptor supportCanon UK confirms EOS M compatibility using the EF-EOS M adapter–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.85 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.13×1×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailUSM autofocus with full-time manual override according to Canon UK; Photozone identifies ring-type USM and rear focusingSTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin Abbott
Focus distance detailLens length stays constant during focusing according to Photozone; front lens group does not rotate according to Canon Camera Museum0.13 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 stabilisation according to ePHOTOzine's exact-model specificationHybrid IS compensates for angular and lateral movement; Canon states four stops of correction, with effectiveness depending on shooting distance
Design
Filter diameter58 mm49 mm
Maximum diameter75 mm69.2 mm
Length71.5 mm55.8 mm
Weight425 g190 g
ControlsAF/MF switch, 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
Dimensions detail75 mm maximum diameter × 71.5 mm length; 425 g according to Canon Camera Museum69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length
Lens hoodHood is sold separately according to Photozone and ePHOTOzineES-27 hood; LP1014 case is optional according to Canon Japan
In the boxLens, E-58II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E 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 July 1992 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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