Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM is faster by 7.3 stops (f/2.8 vs f/35.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM is lighter by 470g.
- Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM goes wider (24mm vs 35mm).
- Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM reaches further (70mm vs 35mm).
| Spec | EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM | EF 35mm f/2 IS USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Focal length | 24-70mm (wider) | 35mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/35.0 |
| Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Blades | 9 | 8 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 13 | 8 |
| Af motor | USM | USM |
| Elements | 18 | 10 |
| Weight g | 805.0 | 335.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 82 | 67 |
| Length mm | 113.0 | 62.6 |
| Diameter mm | 88.5 | 77.9 |
| Min focus m | 0.38 | 0.24 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.21 | 0.24 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
The second generation of Canon's pro standard zoom, with a constant f/2.8 aperture and weather sealing for demanding full-frame work.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Sharp across the zoom range
- Weather-sealed
- Wide-to-short-tele range
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Heavy (about 800 g)
- Large 82mm filter thread
Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM
The EF 35mm f/2 IS USM is a compact wide-normal prime with a hybrid image stabilizer and f/2 aperture. Covers full frame and works on APS-C Canon EF bodies.
Pros
- Image stabilization
- Small and light
- Close minimum focus distance (0.24 m)
- Quick ring USM focus
Cons
- f/2 is slower than the f/1.4L
- Not an L-series build
- Less background blur than f/1.4