Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM vs Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM and Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM.

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Product
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Name Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 5178B002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Release Year 1993 2012
Release Date 2012-11-06
MSRP N/A 849 USD
Last known price 0 USD 599 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS 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 34 cm 24 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,24
Aperture
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 20 mm
F4,5 at 35 mm
Variable Aperture
F2
Diaphragm Blades No information 8
Optics
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Construction 12 elements  /  11 groups 10 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Focal Length 20-35 mm 35 mm
Zoom Range 15 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 78 mm
Length 68 mm 63 mm
Weight 340 gr 335 gr
Other
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83 II EW-67II
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A