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Canon EF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM

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CanonEF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STMCanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedJune 2012May 2017
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length18–135 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–5.6f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22–36f/32
Optical construction16 elements in 12 groups with a six-group zoom design10 elements in six groups
Special elementsOne UD and one high-precision aspherical elementOne aspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum's optical diagram
Aperture detailMinimum f/22–36 with one-third-stop increments; Canon UK's table lists f/22–38 with f/36 qualified for one-third stopsMinimum f/32 with one-third-stop aperture increments
DiaphragmSeven blades with a circular apertureSeven blades; circular aperture according to Canon Camera Museum
Angle of viewHorizontal 64°30′–9°30′; vertical 45°30′–6°20′; diagonal 74°20′–11°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 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
Image circle detailCanon quotes a full-frame angle-of-view equivalent of 29–216 mm–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.39 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.28×1×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailSTM; manual override after autofocus without changing focus modeSTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin Abbott
Focus distance detailElectronic manual focus; adjustments in single autofocus mode after focus locks; non-rotating front filter thread (ePHOTOzine)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 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 detailFour-stop optical Image Stabilizer claim for still photographsHybrid IS compensates for angular and lateral movement; Canon states four stops of correction, with effectiveness depending on shooting distance
Video featuresDynamic IS for video; smooth Movie Servo AF on compatible cameras, including EOS 650D–
Design
Filter diameter67 mm49 mm
Maximum diameter76.6 mm69.2 mm
Length96 mm55.8 mm
Weight480 g190 g
ControlsFocus and zoom rings; zoom lock leverMacro 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 detail76.6 mm maximum diameter × 96 mm length in the retracted state69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length
Lens hoodOptional EW-73B; LP1116 pouch available separatelyES-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 detailMarketed in June 2012 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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