Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM vs Canon EF 35mm F2

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM and Canon EF 35mm F2 .

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Product
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 35mm F2
Name Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM Canon EF 35mm F2
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 35mm F2
Release Year 1996 1990
Release Date
MSRP N/A 319 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 35mm F2
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 35mm F2
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 35mm F2
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 42 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 35mm F2
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 35mm F2
Construction 15 elements  /  10 groups 7 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 35mm F2
Focal Length 17-35 mm 35 mm
Zoom Range 18 mm 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 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 35mm F2
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 67 mm
Length 95 mm 42 mm
Weight 545 gr 210 gr
Other
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 35mm F2
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83E EW-65
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A