The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro 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 TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 117mm. The Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM with a length of 106mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro's 67mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro 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 TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro 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, 16% (155g) lighter than the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro's weight of 915g.
Filter Threads
The Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro 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 TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 90mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
144mm .
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 .
