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Canon EF-S 10–22mm f/3.5–4.5 USM vs Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM

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CanonEF-S 10–22mm f/3.5–4.5 USMCanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2004May 2017
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length10–22 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–4.5f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22–29f/32
Optical construction13 elements in 10 groups10 elements in six groups
Special elementsThree aspherical elements and one Super UD element according to Canon's US announcementOne aspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum's optical diagram
CoatingsSuper Spectra coatings according to Canon's UK store–
Aperture detailMinimum f/22–29 with third-stop settings; f/22–27 with half-stop settingsMinimum f/32 with one-third-stop aperture increments
DiaphragmSix blades with a circular apertureSeven blades; circular aperture according to Canon Camera Museum
Angle of viewHorizontal 97°10′–54°30′; vertical 74°10′–37°50′; diagonal 107°30′–63°30′Horizontal 35°55′, vertical 24°20′, diagonal 42°35′
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EF-SCanon EF-S
Image circleAPS-CAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; 16–35 mm equivalent field of view; EOS M requires the EF-EOS M adaptorCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; equivalent angle of view to 56 mm on full frame
Teleconverter supportEF1.4X II and EF2X II cannot be used according to Canon's manualCanon EF extenders are not compatible
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.17×1×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailRing-type USM; manual focus adjustment after One Shot AF while holding the shutter halfway according to Canon's manualSTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin Abbott
Focus distance detailMinimum focus distance 0.24 m throughout the zoom range; 0.17× maximum magnification at 22 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 detailEF12 II tube is incompatible at 10 mm and gives 0.77–0.58× at 22 mm; manual advises against EF25 II because the working distance is very shortMaximum 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 stabilisationHybrid IS compensates for angular and lateral movement; Canon states four stops of correction, with effectiveness depending on shooting distance
Design
Filter diameter77 mm49 mm
Maximum diameter83.5 mm69.2 mm
Length89.8 mm55.8 mm
Weight385 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 designOuter barrel length remains unchanged during zooming; internal focusing and non-rotating filter mount according to Cameralabs–
Dimensions detail83.5 mm maximum diameter × 89.8 mm mount-to-front length without caps69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length
Weight detail385 g lens-only figure according to Canon's manual–
Lens hoodOptional EW-83E, reversible for storage; LP1319 pouch also optionalES-27 hood; LP1014 case is optional according to Canon Japan
In the boxLens, E-77U front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual according to Canon's UK storeLens, 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 2004 introduction; the Japanese announcement specified late November, while the US announcement stated autumn. No UK first-sale day is established by these sources.Canon 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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