Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM vs Samyang 35mm f/2.8 ED AS UMC
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Samyang
35mm f/2.8 ED AS UMC
Verdict at a glance
- Samyang 35mm f/2.8 ED AS UMC is faster by 7.3 stops (f/2.8 vs f/35.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | EF 35mm f/2 IS USM | 35mm f/2.8 ED AS UMC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Samyang |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Max aperture | f/35.0 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2012 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 8 | n/a |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 10 | n/a |
| Weight g | 335.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 67 | n/a |
| Length mm | 62.6 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 77.9 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.24 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.24 | n/a |
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
Samyang 35mm f/2.8 ED AS UMC
Samyang 35mm f/2.8 ED AS UMC: a wide-angle prime lens with a 35mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Canon EF mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.