Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM vs Canon EF 35mm F2

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM and Canon EF 35mm F2 .

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Product
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 35mm F2
Name Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM Canon EF 35mm F2
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 9518B002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 35mm F2
Release Year 2014 1990
Release Date 2014-05-13
MSRP N/A 319 USD
Last known price 1299 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 35mm F2
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 35mm F2
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 35mm F2
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 28 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,23
Aperture
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 35mm F2
Maximum Aperture F4 F2
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 35mm F2
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 7 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 aspheric and 2 UD lens elements, plus fluorine coating No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 35mm F2
Focal Length 16-35 mm 35 mm
Zoom Range 19 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 35mm F2
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 83 mm 67 mm
Length 113 mm 42 mm
Weight 615 gr 210 gr
Other
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 35mm F2
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-82 EW-65
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A