Canon EF16-35mm F2.8L III USMvsCanon EF35mm F1.4L II USM
EF16-35mm F2.8L III USM
16-35mm / F2.8
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EF35mm F1.4L II USM
35mm / F1.4
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Which to choose
When the EF16-35mm F2.8L III USM suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-35mm in a single lens
When the EF35mm F1.4L II USM suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- EF16-35mm F2.8L III USM127.5mm long × 88.5mm diameter
- EF35mm F1.4L II USM105.5mm long × 80.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Canon EF16-35mm F2.8L III USM | Canon EF35mm F1.4L II USM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 35mm | −19mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.4 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F1.4 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 28cm | 28cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 0.21× | +0.04x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 790g | 760g | +30g |
| Length | 127.5mm | 105.5mm | +22mm |
| Diameter | 88.5mm | 80.4mm | +8.1mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 72mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2016 | 2015 | +1year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as EF16-35mm F2.8L III USM relative to EF35mm F1.4L II USM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
EF16-35mm F2.8L III USM
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EF35mm F1.4L II USM
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