The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon 35mm f1.4L USM and the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II 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 EF 35mm F1.4L II USM is the longer of the two lenses at 106mm. The Canon 35mm f1.4L USM with a length of 86mm, is 20mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM also has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Canon 35mm f1.4L USM's 79mm 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. Canon 35mm f1.4L USM weighs 580g, which means it is 180g (23%) lighter than the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM which has a weight of 760g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Canon 35mm f1.4L USM and the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM have the same Filter thread size of 72mm.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon 35mm f1.4L USM and the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.