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Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM vs Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM

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CanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STMCanonRF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM
Overview
ReleasedMay 2017November 2018
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Minimum aperturef/32f/22
Macro lens–Yes
Optical construction10 elements in six groups11 elements in nine groups
Special elementsOne aspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum's optical diagramOne aspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum optical diagram; Super Spectra coating
Aperture detailMinimum f/32 with one-third-stop aperture increments–
DiaphragmSeven blades; circular aperture according to Canon Camera MuseumNine blades, circular aperture
Angle of viewHorizontal 35°55′, vertical 24°20′, diagonal 42°35′–
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EF-SCanon RF
Image circleAPS-CFull frame
CompatibilityCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; equivalent angle of view to 56 mm on full frameCanon RF mount, full-frame image circle
Teleconverter supportCanon EF extenders are not compatible–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.13 m0.17 m
Maximum magnification1×0.5×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailSTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin AbbottSTM autofocus and electronic manual focusing
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 JapanMinimum focusing distance 0.17 m
Magnification detailMaximum 1×; EF12 II extension tube gives 0.34–1.41× and EF25 II gives 0.76–1.91× according to Canon UKMaximum 0.5× reproduction, equivalent to half life-size
Stabilisation detailHybrid IS compensates for angular and lateral movement; Canon states four stops of correction, with effectiveness depending on shooting distanceHybrid optical IS corrects angular and shift shake; rated five stops on EOS R under CIPA. Combination IS for movies combines lens optical stabilisation with camera electronic IS
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–No
Filter diameter49 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter69.2 mm74.4 mm
Length55.8 mm62.8 mm
Weight190 g305 g
ControlsMacro Lite can illuminate both sides or either side individually, with brightness control; AF/MF and stabiliser switchesSeparate customisable control ring and focus ring, AF/MF and IS switches
Weather resistance–OpticalLimits reports no weather sealing
Filter detail49 mm filter attaches to the ES-27 hood; Canon Japan specifies one filter and removing the hood to use Macro Lite illumination–
Dimensions detail69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted lengthApproximately 74.4 mm maximum diameter × 62.8 mm length
Weight detail–Approximately 305 g lens
Lens hoodES-27 hood; LP1014 case is optional according to Canon JapanSold separately
In the boxLens, ES-27 hood, EF-S35 front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and warranty paperwork in Canon Japan's listed packageLens, E-52 II front cap, RF lens dust cap and user manual
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.November 2018 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum

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