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Canon EF-S 17–85mm f/4–5.6 IS USM vs Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM

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CanonEF-S 17–85mm f/4–5.6 IS USMCanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2004May 2017
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length17–85 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/4–5.6f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22–32f/32
Optical construction17 elements in 12 groups10 elements in six groups
Special elementsOne double-sided glass-moulded aspherical element according to Canon Camera MuseumOne aspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum's optical diagram
Aperture detail–Minimum f/32 with one-third-stop aperture increments
DiaphragmSix blades with a circular aperture according to Canon Camera MuseumSeven blades; circular aperture according to Canon Camera Museum
Angle of viewHorizontal 68°40′–15°25′, vertical 48°–10°25′, diagonal 78°30′–18°25′ according to Canon JapanHorizontal 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; equivalent angle of view to 27–136 mm on full frameCanon 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 distance0.35 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.2×1×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailUSM autofocus with full-time manual override; Photozone identifies ring-type USMSTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin Abbott
Focus distance detailMinimum focusing distance is 0.35 m throughout the zoom range; front element does not rotate during focusing according to Photozone0.13 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 detailCanon states approximately three shutter-speed stops of optical correctionHybrid 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 diameter78.5 mm69.2 mm
Length92 mm55.8 mm
Weight475 g190 g
ControlsAF/MF and stabiliser switches, distance window, focus and zoom ringsMacro 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 designExtending double-trombone barrel according to ePHOTOzine; Photozone reports the shortest length at 17 mm and longest at 85 mm–
Dimensions detail78.5 mm maximum diameter × 92 mm length; 475 g according to Canon69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length
Lens hoodEW-73B hood and LP1116 pouch are listed accessories by Canon Japan; ePHOTOzine confirms the hood is optional and not suppliedES-27 hood; LP1014 case is optional according to Canon Japan
In the box–Lens, ES-27 hood, EF-S35 front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and warranty paperwork in Canon Japan's listed package
Release detailCanon Camera Museum and Canon Japan record September 2004 marketing; neither source gives a first-sale dayCanon 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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