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Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM Lens Compared to the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens
| Specifications | Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM Lens | Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2017 | 2012 |
| Mounts On | APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 10/6 | 6/4 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 42°35' | 57° 30' |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 35°55' | 49º |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 24°20' | 34º |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-32 | f/2.8-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 6.7 oz (190g) | 4.6 oz (130g) |
| Actual Weight | 6.5 oz (185g) | 4.4 oz (125g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 0.7 oz (20g) | |
| In-Use Weight | 7.2 oz (205g) | 4.4 oz (125g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 2.72 x 2.2” (69.2 x 55.8mm) | 2.69 x 0.9” (68.2 x 22.8mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 2.72 x 2.59” (69 x 65.7mm) | 2.76 x 1.19” (70.2 x 30.1mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 2.59” (65.7mm) | 1.48” (37.6mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | N / Y |
| Focus Extension Length | 0.3” (7.5mm) | |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 2.19 x 0.59” (55.5 x 15mm) | |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 2.95 - 2.95” (75 - 75mm) | 1.19 - 1.48” (30.1 - 37.6mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.39” (9.8mm) | 0.2” (5.1mm) |
| Filter Size | 49mm UV ► CP ► | 52mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | STM | STM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 285 ° | 120° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 5.12” / 5.12” (130mm / 130mm) | 11.81” (300mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 4.88” (124mm) | 11.3” (287mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 1.00x | 0.18x |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | 1.41-0.34x | 0.50-0.32x |
| Magnification Range with 25mm Ext Tube | 1.91-0.76x | 0.88-0.70x |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | / | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ES-27 Buy ► | N / ES-52 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | N | N |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / 4 / | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | N / LP1014 Buy ► | N / LP811 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | On APS-C DSLR: 35mm = 6.48' |
40mm = 4.50' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | On APS-C DSLR: 35mm = 1975mm |
40mm = 1371mm |
| Review | Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM Lens | Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens |
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