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

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

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Product
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Name Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 5178B002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Release Year 2012 2007
Release Date 2012-11-06
MSRP 849 USD 1699 USD
Last known price 599 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
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 IS USM
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 IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 24 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,24
Aperture
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Maximum Aperture F2 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 8 No information
Optics
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Construction 10 elements  /  8 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
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 Yes
IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 78 mm 88 mm
Length 63 mm 111 mm
Weight 335 gr 635 gr
Other
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-67II EW-88
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A