Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye 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 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM is faster by 4.3 stops (f/8.0 vs f/35.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM is lighter by 205g.
- Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM goes wider (8mm vs 35mm).
- Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM reaches further (35mm vs 15mm).
- Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM is the newer design (2012 vs 2011).
| Spec | EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM | EF 35mm f/2 IS USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Fisheye | Prime |
| Focal length | 8-15mm (wider) | 35mm |
| Max aperture | f/8.0 (faster) | f/35.0 |
| Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Blades | 7 | 8 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Af motor | USM | USM |
| Elements | 14 | 10 |
| Weight g | 540.0 | 335.0 (lighter) |
| Length mm | 83.0 | 62.6 |
| Diameter mm | 78.5 | 77.9 |
| Min focus m | 0.15 (closer focusing) | 0.24 |
| Max magnification | 0.34 | 0.24 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 67 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM
A zoom fisheye giving a circular image at 8mm and a full-frame diagonal fisheye at 15mm on full-frame bodies. Weather-sealed L design.
Pros
- Zoom fisheye range
- Circular image at 8mm
- Weather-sealed
- Crisp optics
Cons
- Fisheye distortion limits general use
- Exposed bulbous front element
- No front 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