Canon EF 35mm F2 vs Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 35mm F2 and Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM.
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Product |
Canon EF 35mm F2 |
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM |
Name | Canon EF 35mm F2 | Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 35mm F2 |
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM |
Release Year | 1990 | 2017 |
Release Date | 2017-04-06 | |
MSRP | 319 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 35mm F2 |
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM |
Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens |
Standard / Normal Macro |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 35mm F2 |
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM |
Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF-S |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Canon EF 35mm F2 |
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | No information | Stepper motor |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 25 cm | 3 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 1 | |
Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | Yes |
Macro Scale | 1 | |
Aperture |
Canon EF 35mm F2 |
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM |
Maximum Aperture | F2 | F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | 7 |
Optics |
Canon EF 35mm F2 |
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM |
Construction | 7 elements / 5 groups | 10 elements / 6 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | Glass-molded aspheric element |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 35mm F2 |
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM |
Focal Length | 35 mm | 35 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | No | Yes |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | 4 stops |
Physical |
Canon EF 35mm F2 |
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 67 mm | 69 mm |
Length | 42 mm | 56 mm |
Weight | 210 gr | 190 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 35mm F2 |
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 49 mm |
Lens Hood | Not Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | EW-65 | ES-27 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |