Canon EF 35mm f/2 vs EF 24mm f/2.8

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 35mm f/2

Wider aperture

f/2

f/2.8

At its widest, the EF 35mm f/2 captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop

Slightly more magnification

1:4.3 (0.2x)

1:6.2 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 50% larger in your photo

Learn more about
the Canon EF 35mm f/2

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8

Slightly better wide angle

24 mm

35 mm

More than 30% better wide angle

Learn more about
the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

Short

EF 35mm f/2:	43 mm
EF 24mm f/2.8:	48 mm

	No silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

Poor telephoto

EF 35mm f/2:	35 mm
EF 24mm f/2.8:	24 mm

	Poor zoom
	1x

competitors

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF 35mm f/2

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF 24mm f/2.8

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

Has a wider aperture

Has a silent focus motor

Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 35mm f/2

Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 24mm f/2.8

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449

Has a silent focus motor

Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 35mm f/2

Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 24mm f/2.8

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$239

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the EF 28mm f/2.8 vs the EF 35mm f/2

Compare the EF 28mm f/2.8 vs the EF 24mm f/2.8

Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

Wide angle lens

$489

Has a silent focus motor

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM vs the EF 35mm f/2

Compare the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM vs the EF 24mm f/2.8

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370

Has a silent focus motor

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 35mm f/2

Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 24mm f/2.8

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$185 - $199

Has image stabilization

Has slightly large zoom range

Has a narrower aperture

Is a zoom lens

Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 35mm f/2

Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 24mm f/2.8

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Low light lens

$289

Has a silent focus motor

Wider aperture

Less magnification

Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM vs the EF 35mm f/2

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$349

Auto focus

Slightly heavier

Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef vs the EF 24mm f/2.8

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Canon
EF 35mm f/2
vs
Canon
EF 24mm f/2.8

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 35mm f/2

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8