Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM vs Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM

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Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM
Name Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 9523B002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM
Release Year 1998 2015
Release Date 2015-08-27
MSRP 1479 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1999 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21
Aperture
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F1,4
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 14 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information BR (blue spectrum refractive optics), 2 aspherical, 1 Super UD elements + fluorine coating
Focal Length
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM
Focal Length 35 mm 35 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 86 mm 80 mm
Length 79 mm 106 mm
Weight 580 gr 760 gr
Other
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-78C EW-77B
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A