The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon EF 70-200 F4L IS II 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 70-200 F4L IS II USM is the longer of the two lenses at 176mm. The Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM with a length of 106mm, is 70mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 80mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon EF 70-200 F4L IS II USM and Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon EF 70-200 F4L IS II USM and the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM Size and Weight 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 EF 35mm F1.4L II USM weighs 760g, 2% (20g) lighter than the Canon EF 70-200 F4L IS II USM's weight of 780g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon EF 70-200 F4L IS II 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 EF 70-200 F4L IS II 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 Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K .
Focal Range
Canon EF 70-200 F4L IS II USM has a focal range of 70-200mm and
2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
112 - 320mm .
On the other hand, the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 56mm .
