Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM and Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM.

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Product
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Name Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 1620C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Release Year 2017 1996
Release Date 2017-02-15
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 249 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 42 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25
Aperture
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Construction 12 elements  /  10 groups 15 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Focal Length 18-55 mm 17-35 mm
Zoom Range 37 mm 18 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 67 mm 83 mm
Length 62 mm 95 mm
Weight 215 gr 545 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-63C EW-83E
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A