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Canon EF-S 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6 IS vs Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM

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CanonEF-S 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6 ISCanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2008May 2017
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length18–200 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 elementsTwo UD and two glass-moulded aspherical elements 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
CoatingsSuper Spectra coatings according to Canon UK–
DiaphragmSix blades with a circular aperture; minimum f/22–36 according to Canon Camera Museum, while Canon Japan's later specification table lists f/22–38Seven blades; circular aperture according to Canon Camera Museum
Angle of viewHorizontal 64°30′–6°30′, vertical 45°30′–4°20′, diagonal 74°20′–7°50′ 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 approximately 29–320 mm on full frameCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; equivalent angle of view to 56 mm on full frame
Teleconverter supportCanon extenders are not compatible according to Canon JapanCanon EF extenders are not compatible
Adaptor supportCanon UK confirms EOS M compatibility using the EF-EOS M adapter–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.45 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.24×1×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailConventional DC autofocus motor, without full-time manual focus override, according to PhotozoneSTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin Abbott
Focus distance detailInternal focusing with a non-rotating front filter thread; focus ring rotates during autofocus 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 detailMaximum 0.24× at 200 mm according to Canon JapanMaximum 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 four shutter-speed stops of optical correction; automatic distinction between normal and panning shotsHybrid IS compensates for angular and lateral movement; Canon states four stops of correction, with effectiveness depending on shooting distance
Design
Filter diameter72 mm49 mm
Maximum diameter78.6 mm69.2 mm
Length102 mm55.8 mm
Weight595 g190 g
ControlsAF/MF and stabiliser switches; focus and zoom rings; zoom transport lock at 18 mmMacro 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 Photozone–
Dimensions detail78.6 mm maximum diameter × 102 mm length; approximately 595 g according to Canon69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length
Lens hoodEW-78D hood and LP1116 pouch are optional accessories according to Canon JapanES-27 hood; LP1014 case is optional according to Canon Japan
In the boxLens, E-72 front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual according to Canon UKLens, 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 September 2008 marketing. Canon Japan records announcement on 26 August and first sale on 27 September 2008; a UK first-sale day is not established by these sourcesCanon 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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