Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS vs Canon EF 35mm f2.0

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Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS

Perspective Control Prime | Canon EF

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Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS vs Canon 35mm f2.0 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two lenses with different focal types: Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS for the EF Mount is a Perspective Control Prime lens with a 40mm focal range and a max aperture of F4.0 whereas the Canon 35mm f2.0 for the EF Mount is a Wideangle Prime lens with a 35mm focal range and max aperture of F2.0.

We will start by looking briefly at the main specs of these two lenses, and in the next section, we will start analyzing them in more detail and listing the pros and cons of each lens.

Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS Key Specs

40mm Focal Range

F4.0 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 86mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Canon EF Mount

Weight: 1550g.

Diameter: mm

Length: mm

Min Focus Distance: 0.49m

Canon 35mm f2.0 Key Specs

35mm Focal Range

F2.0 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 52mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Canon EF Mount

Weight: 210g.

Diameter: 67mm

Length: 43mm

Min Focus Distance: 0.25m

Max Magnification: 0.23x

What type of photography are the Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS and Canon 35mm f2.0 lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS and the Canon 35mm f2.0 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type	Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS	Canon 35mm f2.0
Bird/Wildlife	Fair	Poor
Sports	Fair	Poor
Portrait	Fair	Average
Travel	Fair	Average
Street	Fair	Excellent
Wedding	Fair	Average
Walk Around	Poor	Average
Vlogging	Poor	Good
Landscape	Good	Very Good

Size and Weight Comparison

The weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Canon 35mm f2.0 weighs 210g, 86% (1340g) lighter than the Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS's weight of 1550g.

Lens Mounts

Both the Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS and the Canon 35mm f2.0 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.

Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS is also available in Pentax KAF , Sony Alpha and Nikon F (FX) mounts.

Focal Range

Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 64mm.
Canon 35mm f2.0 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.

Reasons to choose Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS over Canon EF 35mm f2.0

Focal Length - Tele	40mm vs 35mm	5mm more Tele coverage
Aperture Ring	Yes vs No	able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Diameter	mm vs 67mm	67mm smaller in diameter
Length	mm vs 43mm	43mm shorter

Reasons to choose Canon EF 35mm f2.0 over Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS

Focal Length - Wide	35mm vs 40mm	5mm Wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	2 vs 4	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele	2 vs 4	Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades	5 vs	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus	Yes vs No	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight	210g vs 1550g	1340g lighter
Filter Thread	52mm vs 86mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.25m vs 0.49m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	0.23x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS and Canon EF 35mm f2.0

Distance Scale	Yes vs Yes	Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale	Yes vs Yes	Depth of Field scale to assist focusing

Common Weaknesses of Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS and Canon EF 35mm f2.0

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

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Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS vs Canon 35mm f2.0 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General
Brand	Hartblei	Canon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Perspective Control Prime	Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	40mm	35mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	-	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F4.0	F2.0
Min Aperture	F22.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	Yes	No
Diaphragm Blades	-	5
Optics
Optical Elements	12	7
Optical Groups	10	5
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.49m	0.25m
Max Magnification	-	0.23X
Autofocus	No	Yes
AF Motor Type	None	Micromotor
Full Time Manual	N/A	No
Focus Method	-	Unit
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	No	No
Physical Specs
Weight	1550g	210g
Diameter	-	67mm
Length	-	43mm
Materials	metal barrel, metal mount	Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	No	No
Filter Thread	86mm	52mm
Filter Notes	does not rotate on focus	-
Hood Code	-	EW-65II
Tripod Collar	Yes	No
Optional Accessories	-	Hard Case LH-B9 Soft Case ES-C9/LP1011
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