Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM vs Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM is faster by 0.4 stops (f/35.0 vs f/40.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM is lighter by 205g.
- Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM goes wider (35mm vs 40mm).
- Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM reaches further (40mm vs 35mm).
| Spec | EF 35mm f/2 IS USM | EF 40mm f/2.8 STM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 35mm (wider) | 40mm |
| Max aperture | f/35.0 (faster) | f/40.0 |
| Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Blades | 8 | 7 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 8 | 4 |
| Af motor | USM | STM |
| Elements | 10 | 6 |
| Weight g | 335.0 | 130.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 67 | 52 |
| Length mm | 62.6 | 22.8 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 77.9 | 68.2 |
| Min focus m | 0.24 (closer focusing) | 0.3 |
| 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
Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM
A pancake-style standard prime with a stepping motor. Very short and light, working on full-frame EF and APS-C EF cameras.
Pros
- Extremely compact
- Light (130 g)
- Quiet STM focusing
Cons
- f/2.8 is not fast
- No stabilization
- Little background blur