Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM vs Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM and Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM .

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Product
Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Name Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 5178B002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Release Year 2012 1998
Release Date 2012-11-06
MSRP N/A 1479 USD
Last known price 599 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 35mm f/2 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 f/2 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 f/2 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 f/2 IS USM
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Maximum Aperture F2 F1,4
Diaphragm Blades 8 No information
Optics
Canon EF 35mm f/2 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 f/2 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 No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF 35mm f/2 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 f/2 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