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

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

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Product
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Name Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 0573C002 5178B002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Release Year 2016 2012
Release Date 2016-08-25 2012-11-06
MSRP N/A 849 USD
Last known price 2199 USD 599 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
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 F2.8 L III USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 24 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,22 0,24
Aperture
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2
Diaphragm Blades 9 8
Optics
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Construction 16 elements  /  11 groups 10 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 dual-surface aspherical, 1 aspherical + fluorine, Air Sphere, Sub-wavelength Structure coatings No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
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 No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 89 mm 78 mm
Length 128 mm 63 mm
Weight 790 gr 335 gr
Other
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-88D EW-67II
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A