Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Is a prime lens

Yes

Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures

Significantly wider aperture

f/1.4

f/2.8

At its widest, the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM captures much more light, 2 f-stops

Learn more about
the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

Yes

Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images

More zoom

2.2x

More than 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Slightly better wide angle

16 mm

35 mm

2.2x better wide angle

Slightly more magnification

1:4.5 (0.2x)

1:5.6 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 20% larger in your photo

Learn more about
the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	Poor telephoto
	35 mm

competitors

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549

Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449

Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Wide angle lens

$2,299

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Canon-ef

Low light lens

$899

Slightly cheaper

Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Canon-ef vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989

Better telephoto

Slightly cheaper

Worse wide angle

Narrower aperture

Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999

Better telephoto

Slightly wider aperture

Worse wide angle

Heavier

Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289

Cheaper

Slightly lighter

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Narrower aperture

Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$549

Much more magnification

Image stabilization

Significantly narrower aperture

Worse wide angle

Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739

Cheaper

Slightly more magnification

Not a fisheye

Narrower aperture

Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Wide angle lens

$759

Cheaper

Slightly lighter

Not a fisheye

Has a variable aperture

Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280

Slightly more magnification

Slightly better telephoto

Not a fisheye

Slightly heavier

Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159

Is a prime lens

Less magnification

Less zoom

Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$594

Image stabilization

Cheaper

Not a fisheye

Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

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Canon
EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
vs
Canon
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM