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Canon EF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM 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 USMCanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2016May 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 groups10 elements in six groups
Special elementsOne UD and one aspherical elementOne aspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum's optical diagram
CoatingsSuper Spectra coatings–
Aperture detailMinimum f/22–36 with one-third-stop increments; f/22–38 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
Adaptor supportCanon UK supports EOS M cameras with an EF-EOS M mount adaptor–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.39 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.28×1×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailNano USM; Canon claims up to 4.3× the STM predecessor's focus-lens driving speed when focusing from minimum distance to infinity at 135 mm through the viewfinderSTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin Abbott
Focus distance detailElectronic manual focusing requires an awake camera; manual override in One-Shot AF requires a half-pressed shutter and enabled electronic manual focusing (The Digital Picture)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 0.28× at 135 mmMaximum 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 with automatic panning detectionHybrid IS compensates for angular and lateral movement; Canon states four stops of correction, with effectiveness depending on shooting distance
Video featuresOptional PZ-E1 power zoom adaptor attaches beneath the lens (The Digital Picture)–
Design
Dust and moisture resistantNo–
Filter diameter67 mm49 mm
Maximum diameter77.4 mm69.2 mm
Length96 mm55.8 mm
Weight515 g190 g
ControlsFocus and zoom rings; AF/MF, stabiliser and zoom-lock switches (The Digital Picture)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 designExtends towards longer focal lengths; zoom lock retains the retracted position (The Digital Picture)–
Weather resistanceNo full weather sealing or mount gasket (The Digital Picture)–
Dimensions detail77.4 mm maximum diameter × 96 mm length according to Canon Camera Museum69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length
Lens hoodOptional EW-73D; optional LP1116 pouch (The Digital Picture)ES-27 hood; LP1014 case is optional according to Canon Japan
In the boxLens, E-67 II front cap, Lens Dust 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 March 2016 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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