Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM vs Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM and Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM .
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Product |
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM |
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM |
Name | Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM | Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
SKU | 5178B002 | |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM |
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM |
Release Year | 2012 | 1998 |
Release Date | 2012-11-06 | |
MSRP | 849 USD | 1479 USD |
Last known price | 599 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM |
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM |
Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens | Wide Angle Lens |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM |
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 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 IS USM |
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM |
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 | 30 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,24 | |
Aperture |
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM |
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM |
Maximum Aperture | F2 | F1,4 |
Diaphragm Blades | 8 | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM |
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM |
Construction | 10 elements / 8 groups | 11 elements / 9 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM |
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM |
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 |
Yes
IS |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 4 stops | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM |
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 78 mm | 86 mm |
Length | 63 mm | 79 mm |
Weight | 335 gr | 580 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM |
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 72 mm |
Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | EW-67II | EW-78C |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |