Canon EF 35mm F2 vs Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 35mm F2 and Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM.

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Product
Canon EF 35mm F2
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Name Canon EF 35mm F2 Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 35mm F2
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Release Year 1990 2017
Release Date 2017-04-06
MSRP 319 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF 35mm F2
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 35mm F2
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Canon EF 35mm F2
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 3 cm
Maximum Magnification 1
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Macro Scale 1
Aperture
Canon EF 35mm F2
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Maximum Aperture F2 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information 7
Optics
Canon EF 35mm F2
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Construction 7 elements  /  5 groups 10 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Glass-molded aspheric element
Focal Length
Canon EF 35mm F2
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
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 No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Canon EF 35mm F2
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 67 mm 69 mm
Length 42 mm 56 mm
Weight 210 gr 190 gr
Other
Canon EF 35mm F2
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 49 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-65 ES-27
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A