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Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM vs Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

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CanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STMCanonEF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Overview
ReleasedMay 2017March 2005
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm60 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/32f/32
Optical construction10 elements in six groups12 elements in eight groups; three-group floating internal-focus system
Coatings–Canon describes optimised coatings to reduce flare and ghosting from sensor reflections
Special elementsOne aspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum's optical diagram–
Aperture detailMinimum f/32 with one-third-stop aperture incrementsCamera-displayed aperture assumes infinity focus; effective maximum aperture becomes f/5.84 at life-size magnification according to Canon's manual
DiaphragmSeven blades; circular aperture according to Canon Camera MuseumSeven blades according to Canon Camera Museum and Canon Japan
Angle of viewHorizontal 35°55′, vertical 24°20′, diagonal 42°35′Horizontal 20°40′, vertical 14°10′, diagonal 24°30′
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EF-SCanon EF-S
Image circleAPS-CAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; equivalent angle of view to 56 mm on full frameCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; equivalent angle of view to 96 mm on full frame
Teleconverter supportCanon EF extenders are not compatibleCanon EF1.4X II and EF2X II extenders cannot be used
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.13 m0.2 m
Maximum magnification1×1×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailSTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin AbbottUSM autofocus; full-time manual focusing after One-Shot AF with the shutter button held halfway
Focus distance detail0.13 m minimum focus measured from the image plane; approximately 30 mm working distance from the lens front at life-size magnification according to Canon Japan0.2 m minimum focus measured from the focal plane; approximately 90 mm working distance from the lens front at life-size magnification
Magnification detailMaximum 1×; EF12 II extension tube gives 0.34–1.41× and EF25 II gives 0.76–1.91× according to Canon UKEF12 II extension tube gives 0.20–1.28×; EF25 II gives 0.44–1.61×. Optional 250D close-up lens gives 0.25–1.33× and 500D gives 0.12–1.18×
Stabilisation detailHybrid IS compensates for angular and lateral movement; Canon states four stops of correction, with effectiveness depending on shooting distanceNo optical stabilisation according to The Digital Picture's exact-model specifications
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–No
Filter diameter49 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter69.2 mm73 mm
Length55.8 mm69.8 mm
Weight190 g335 g
ControlsMacro Lite can illuminate both sides or either side individually, with brightness control; AF/MF and stabiliser switchesAF/MF switch; distance window with magnification scale
Filter detail49 mm filter attaches to the ES-27 hood; Canon Japan specifies one filter and removing the hood to use Macro Lite illuminationFront filter thread accommodates a filter and compatible macro flash together; front element does not rotate during focusing according to Photozone and The Digital Picture
Weather resistance–Canon Japan lists no dust or drip resistance
Dimensions detail69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length73 mm maximum diameter × 69.8 mm from mount surface to lens front; cap and rear cap excluded
Weight detail–Canon's manual specifies 335 g for the lens alone
Lens hoodES-27 hood; LP1014 case is optional according to Canon JapanET-67B hood and LP1016 case sold separately according to Canon's manual; Canon Japan's later accessory listing includes hood and case without clarifying regional package differences
In the boxLens, 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 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.Canon Camera Museum records March 2005 marketing. Canon Japan's February announcement planned 17 March, while its later exact-model support sheet records 19 March 2005 as the Japanese release date. The headline retains month precision; no UK first-sale day is established.

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