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

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

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Product
Canon EF 35mm F2
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Name Canon EF 35mm F2 Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 0573C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 35mm F2
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Release Year 1990 2016
Release Date 2016-08-25
MSRP 319 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 2199 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 35mm F2
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III 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 16-35mm F2.8 L III 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 16-35mm F2.8 L III 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 25 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,22
Aperture
Canon EF 35mm F2
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Maximum Aperture F2 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Canon EF 35mm F2
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Construction 7 elements  /  5 groups 16 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 dual-surface aspherical, 1 aspherical + fluorine, Air Sphere, Sub-wavelength Structure coatings
Focal Length
Canon EF 35mm F2
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
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 III USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 67 mm 89 mm
Length 42 mm 128 mm
Weight 210 gr 790 gr
Other
Canon EF 35mm F2
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-65 EW-88D
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A