Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM vs Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM and Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM.

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Product
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Name Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 9518B002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Release Year 2017 2014
Release Date 2017-04-06 2014-05-13
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1299 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS 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 16-35mm f/4 L IS 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 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 3 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 1 0,23
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Macro Scale 1
Aperture
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Construction 10 elements  /  6 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Glass-molded aspheric element 3 aspheric and 2 UD lens elements, plus fluorine coating
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Focal Length 35 mm 16-35 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
19 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops 4 stops
Physical
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 69 mm 83 mm
Length 56 mm 113 mm
Weight 190 gr 615 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 49 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ES-27 EW-82
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A