Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM vs Canon EF 35mm f2 IS USMto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Canon 40mm f2.8 STM Top Features
- 40mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 52mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 130g.
- Diameter: 68mm
- Length: 22mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.3m
- Max Magnification:0.18x
Canon 35mm f2 IS USM Top Features
- 35mm Focal Range
- F2.0 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization
- Filter Thread: 67mm
- Max Format:
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 335g.
- Diameter: 78mm
- Length: 63mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.24m
- Max Magnification:0.24x
Our Winner: Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM over Canon EF 35mm f2 IS USM
Focal Length – Tele
40mm
vs
35mm
5mm more Tele coverage
Weight
130g
vs
335g
205g lighter
Diameter
68mm
vs
78mm
10mm smaller in diameter
Length
22mm
vs
63mm
41mm shorter
Filter Thread
52mm
vs
67mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Focal Length – Wide
35mm
vs
40mm
5mm Wider coverage
Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Max Aperture – Wide
2
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
2
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades
8
vs
7
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Distance Scale
Yes
vs
No
Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale
Yes
vs
No
Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Minimum Focus Distance
0.24m
vs
0.3m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
0.24x
vs
0.18x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Canon 40mm f2.8 STM vs Canon 35mm f2 IS USM Specs Table
General
Canon 40mm f2.8 STM
Canon 35mm f2 IS USM
Brand
Canon
Canon
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Standard Prime
Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Canon EF
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
40mm
35mm
Image Stabilization
No
Yes
Colour
Black
Black
Zoom Method
No Zoom
No Zoom
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
1.0X
1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F2.8
F2.0
Min Aperture
F22.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
No
No
Diaphragm Blades
7
8
Optics
Optical Elements
6
10
Optical Groups
4
8
Special Elements
1 aspherical element
unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.3m
0.24m
Max Magnification
0.18X
0.24X
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Stepper motor
Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual
Yes
Yes
Focus Method
Unit
Internal
Distance Scale
No
Yes
DoF Scale
No
Yes
Distance Scale
No
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
130g
335g
Diameter
68mm
78mm
Length
22mm
63mm
Materials
Unknown
Unknown
Weather Sealing
No
No
Filter Thread
52mm
67mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
No
Unknown
Hood Code
Unknown
EW-67II
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
Lens Pouch: LP1116
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