Canon
EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 vs
Canon
EF 35mm f/2

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Slightly wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2
Help
 At its widest, the EF 50mm f/1.8 II captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 35 mm
Help
 More than 40% more reach, less perspective distortion
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Learn more about
the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 35mm f/2
More magnification 1:4.3 (0.2x) vs 1:6.7 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 60% larger in your photo
Slightly better wide angle 35 mm vs 50 mm
Help
 30% better wide angle
Canon EF 35mm f/2 Learn more about
the Canon EF 35mm f/2

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
EF 50mm f/1.8 II:f/1.8
EF 35mm f/2:f/2
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
EF 50mm f/1.8 II:41 mm
EF 35mm f/2:43 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
EF 50mm f/1.8 II:50 mm
EF 35mm f/2:35 mm

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Easier to use

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 35mm f/2
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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

Wide angle lens

$185 - $199
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 35mm f/2
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 35mm f/2
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Low light lens

$499
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 35mm f/2
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 35mm f/2
Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Macro lens

$269
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 50mm f/2.5 Macro vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Compare the 50mm f/2.5 Macro vs the EF 35mm f/2
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Macro lens

$419
Magnification Much more magnification
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Longer
Compare the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 35mm f/2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$239
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the EF 28mm f/2.8 vs the EF 35mm f/2
Canon EF 24mm f/2.8

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$330
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the EF 24mm f/2.8 vs the EF 35mm f/2
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the EF 35mm f/2

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