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Canon EF-S 18–55mm f/4–5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM

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CanonEF-S 18–55mm f/4–5.6 IS STMCanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedApril 2017May 2017
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length18–55 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/4–5.6f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22–32f/32
Optical construction12 elements in ten groups10 elements in six groups
Special elementsAspherical lens elementOne aspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum's optical diagram
Aperture detail–Minimum f/32 with one-third-stop aperture increments
CoatingsSuper Spectra coatings–
DiaphragmSeven blades with a circular apertureSeven 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 the exact Canon manualHorizontal 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; 29–88 mm equivalent field of viewCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; equivalent angle of view to 56 mm on full frame
Teleconverter supportCanon extenders cannot be usedCanon EF extenders are not compatible
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.25 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.25×1×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailLead-screw STM; electronic manual adjustment after One-Shot autofocus while the shutter button remains half pressed, subject to camera settingsSTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin Abbott
Focus distance detailManual focusing is unavailable with the camera off or lens asleep; internal focusing with a non-rotating front element according to both reviews0.13 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 0.25× at 55 mm; EF12 II gives 0.82–0.66× at 18 mm and 0.55–0.23× at 55 mm; EF25 II is incompatible at 18 mm and gives 0.91–0.51× at 55 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 CIPA claim at 55 mm using an EOS 7D Mark II; automatic panning compensation; Canon recommends switching IS off on a tripod to conserve powerHybrid 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 diameter66.5 mm69.2 mm
Length61.8 mm55.8 mm
Weight215 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 designBarrel extends when zoomed to 55 mm according to The Digital Picture–
Dimensions detail66.5 mm maximum diameter × 61.8 mm retracted length; dimensions and 215 g weight are lens only, excluding caps69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length
Lens hoodEW-63C sold separately; exact manual and Canon Japan list LP1014 optional case, while the UK overview lists LP1016ES-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 Japan's exact support specification gives first sale on 7 April 2017; Camera Museum gives April. The day is the Japanese release, not a separately confirmed UK day.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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