Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II vs Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II and Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II |
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM |
| Name | Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II | Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II |
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM |
| Release Year | 2007 | 2012 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 1699 USD | 849 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II |
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 USM II |
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 USM II |
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | No information | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 28 cm | 24 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II |
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F2 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II |
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM |
| Construction | 16 elements / 12 groups | 10 elements / 8 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II |
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 | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II |
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 88 mm | 78 mm |
| Length | 111 mm | 63 mm |
| Weight | 635 gr | 335 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II |
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-88 | EW-72 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
