Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 II § 03 Head to head
Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 II vs Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 III
Canon 35–80mm f/4-5.6 focuses 2 cm closer. Canon 35–80mm f/4-5.6 has a newer design.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 II is a 35–80mm f/4-5.6 zoom, and the Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 III is a 35–80mm f/4-5.6 zoom. On paper they trade blows, with 1 advantage each.
Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 II 
Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 III 01
Key differences
Why is the Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 II better than the Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 III?
- Focuses 2 cm closer (0.38 m vs 0.4 m)
Why is the Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 III better than the Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 II?
- Newer design (1995 vs 1993)
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Specification
| Specification | Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 II | Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35–80mm | 35–80mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4-5.6 | f/4-5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/32 |
| Lens type | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 170 g (6.00 oz) ◆ | 175 g (6.17 oz) |
| Dimensions | 65 x 61 mm | 65 x 63.5 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.38 m (14.96 inches) ◆ | 0.4 m (15.75 inches) |
| Aperture blades | 5 | 5 |
| Optical construction | 8 elements in 8 groups | 8 elements in 8 groups |
| Filter size | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Released | 1993 | 1995 |
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Size
- A · Canon
- B · Canon
- 61 × 65 mm
- 63.5 × 65 mm
The Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 III is 2 mm longer and 5 g heavier than the Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 II.
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Sample frames
Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 II
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 II or the Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 III?
- The Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 II weighs 170 g, 5 g less than the Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 III (175 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 II or the Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 III?
- The Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 II focuses down to 0.38 m, against 0.4 m for the Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 III.