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Canon EF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 II vs Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM

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CanonEF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 IICanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2005May 2017
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length18–55 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–5.6f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22–36f/32
Optical construction11 elements in nine groups10 elements in six groups
Special elementsAspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum's optical diagramOne 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 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 compatible 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
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.28×1×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailMicromotor autofocus; no full-time manual override according to The Digital PictureSTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin Abbott
Focus distance detailFront element rotates during focusing; narrow manual focus grip on the extending front barrel according to Photozone and The Digital Picture0.13 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 55 mm according to The Digital Picture; Canon Camera Museum confirms 0.28× maximum magnificationMaximum 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 stabilisation according to The Digital PictureHybrid IS compensates for angular and lateral movement; Canon states four stops of correction, with effectiveness depending on shooting distance
Design
Filter diameter58 mm49 mm
Maximum diameter68.5 mm69.2 mm
Length66 mm55.8 mm
Weight190 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 designShortest around 35 mm; extends towards both ends of the zoom range according to Photozone and The Digital Picture–
Dimensions detail68.5 mm maximum diameter × 66 mm length according to Canon Camera Museum69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length
Lens hoodEW-60C hood and LP814 pouch sold separately according to The Digital PictureES-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 records March 2005 marketing with the EOS 350D. No separately verified UK first-sale day is published in 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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