Canon EF 35mm F2 vs Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 35mm F2 and Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM.
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Product |
Canon EF 35mm F2 |
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM |
Name | Canon EF 35mm F2 | Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 35mm F2 |
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM |
Release Year | 1990 | 1996 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 319 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 35mm F2 |
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM |
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 17-35mm F2.8 L 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 F2 |
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM |
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 | 42 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF 35mm F2 |
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM |
Maximum Aperture | F2 | F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 35mm F2 |
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM |
Construction | 7 elements / 5 groups | 15 elements / 10 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 35mm F2 |
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM |
Focal Length | 35 mm | 17-35 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
18 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 17-35mm F2.8 L USM |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 67 mm | 83 mm |
Length | 42 mm | 95 mm |
Weight | 210 gr | 545 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 35mm F2 |
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 77 mm |
Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | EW-65 | EW-83E |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |