The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7artisans 35mm F2 and the Canon 35mm f2 IS USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon 35mm f2 IS USM is the longer of the two lenses at 63mm. The 7artisans 35mm F2 with a length of 41mm, is 22mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 35mm f2 IS USM also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the 7artisans 35mm F2's 50mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. 7artisans 35mm F2 weighs 320g, which means it is 15g (4%) lighter than the Canon 35mm f2 IS USM which has a weight of 335g.
Filter Threads
The 7artisans 35mm F2 has a filter size of 43mm whereas the Canon 35mm f2 IS USM has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 43mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7artisans 35mm F2:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 35mm f2 IS USM:
Lens Mounts
The 7artisans 35mm F2 has the Canon EF-M lens mount whereas the Canon 35mm f2 IS USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon M50 II, Canon M200 and Canon M6 MII for the Canon EF-M Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
7artisans 35mm F2 is also available in the Fujifilm X and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.
