The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon 28mm F3.5 Macro and the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM 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-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM is the longer of the two lenses at 56mm. The Canon 28mm F3.5 Macro with a length of 46mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Canon 28mm F3.5 Macro's 61mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon 28mm F3.5 Macro and Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon 28mm F3.5 Macro and the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM 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 28mm F3.5 Macro weighs 130g, which means it is 60g (31%) lighter than the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM which has a weight of 190g.
Lens Mounts
The Canon 28mm F3.5 Macro has the Canon EF-M lens mount whereas the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM has the Canon EF-S 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 Canon T8i , Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF-S Mount.
Focal Range
Canon 28mm F3.5 Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
44.8mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 56mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
