Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM vs Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM and Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM.
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Product |
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM |
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM |
Name | Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM | Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM |
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM |
Release Year | 2017 | 1996 |
Release Date | 2017-04-06 | |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM |
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM |
Lens Type |
Standard / Normal Macro |
Wide Angle Lens |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM |
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM |
Mount | Canon EF-S | Canon EF |
Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM |
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Stepper motor | No information |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 3 cm | 42 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 1 | |
Macro 1:1 | Yes | No (No Macro lens) |
Macro Scale | 1 | |
Aperture |
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM |
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM |
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM |
Construction | 10 elements / 6 groups | 15 elements / 10 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | Glass-molded aspheric element | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM |
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM |
Focal Length | 35 mm | 17-35 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
18 mm |
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-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM |
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 69 mm | 83 mm |
Length | 56 mm | 95 mm |
Weight | 190 gr | 545 gr |
Other |
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM |
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 49 mm | 77 mm |
Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ES-27 | EW-83E |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |