Canon EF 35mm F2 vs Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 35mm F2 and Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II.

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Product
Canon EF 35mm F2
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Name Canon EF 35mm F2 Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 35mm F2
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Release Year 1990 2007
Release Date
MSRP 319 USD 1699 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 35mm F2
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 35mm F2
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 35mm F2
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
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 25 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 35mm F2
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Maximum Aperture F2 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 35mm F2
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Construction 7 elements  /  5 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 35mm F2
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Focal Length 35 mm 16-35 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
19 mm
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 F2
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 67 mm 88 mm
Length 42 mm 111 mm
Weight 210 gr 635 gr
Other
Canon EF 35mm F2
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-65 EW-88
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A