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

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CanonEF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 USMCanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2003May 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 elementsOne precision aspherical element; Canon Japan identifies a PMo aspherical surfaceOne 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 64°30′–23°20′, vertical 45°30′–15°40′, diagonal 74°20′–27°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 29–88 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 distance0.28 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.28×1×
Optical stabilisation–Yes
Autofocus detailCanon Micro USM II ultrasonic motor; lens distance information is transmitted according to Canon JapanSTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin Abbott
Focus distance detail–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 55 mm; EF12 II extension tube provides 0.23–0.81× and EF25 II provides 0.51–0.92× 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 detail–Hybrid 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
Dimensions detail68.5 mm maximum diameter × 66 mm length; 190 g according to Canon69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length
Lens hoodEW-60C hood and LP814 pouch are sold separately according to Canon JapanES-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 explicitly records this USM model as sold only with the EOS Kiss Digital in September 2003. Its table records September 2004 marketing, later than that documented first kit saleCanon 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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