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Canon EF-S 10–18mm f/4.5–5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM

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CanonEF-S 10–18mm f/4.5–5.6 IS STMCanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedMay 2014May 2017
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length10–18 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/4.5–5.6f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22–29f/32
Optical construction14 elements in 11 groups10 elements in six groups
Special elementsOne UD and two aspherical elements, including a large-diameter plastic-moulded aspherical elementOne aspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum's optical diagram
CoatingsSuper Spectra coating–
Aperture detailMinimum f/22–29 in one-third-stop increments; f/22–27 with half-stop incrementsMinimum f/32 with one-third-stop aperture increments
DiaphragmSeven blades with a circular apertureSeven blades; circular aperture according to Canon Camera Museum
Angle of view–Horizontal 35°55′, vertical 24°20′, diagonal 42°35′
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EF-SCanon EF-S
Image circleAPS-CAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF-S mount APS-C camerasCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; equivalent angle of view to 56 mm on full frame
Teleconverter support–Canon EF extenders are not compatible
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.22 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.15×1×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailStepping motor for smooth, near-silent focusingSTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin Abbott
Focus distance detailElectronic focus ring; no distance scale (Digital Camera World); front element does not rotate during focusing (OpticalLimits)0.13 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 detailMaximum 0.15× at 18 mmMaximum 1×; EF12 II extension tube gives 0.34–1.41× and EF25 II gives 0.76–1.91× according to Canon UK
Stabilisation detailApproximately four shutter-speed stops under CIPA standards, tested on an EOS 7D at 18 mmHybrid IS compensates for angular and lateral movement; Canon states four stops of correction, with effectiveness depending on shooting distance
Design
Filter diameter67 mm49 mm
Maximum diameter74.6 mm69.2 mm
Length72 mm55.8 mm
Weight240 g190 g
Controls–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 designLens extends slightly towards both ends of the zoom range; shortest around 14 mm (OpticalLimits)–
Dimensions detail74.6 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm length in the retracted state69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length
Lens hoodOptional EW-73C (Digital Camera World and OpticalLimits)ES-27 hood; LP1014 case is optional according to Canon Japan
In the boxLens, E-67II front cap, rear Lens Cap E and user manualLens, ES-27 hood, EF-S35 front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and warranty paperwork in Canon Japan's listed package
Release detailMarketed in May 2014 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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