Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro vs Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro and Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM.

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Product
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Name Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 2973C002
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Release Year 2018 1996
Release Date 2018-09-05
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 499 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens
Macro
Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Mount Canon RF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 17 cm 42 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,5
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 15 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 aspherical element, Super Spectra Coating No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Focal Length 35 mm 17-35 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
18 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 74 mm 83 mm
Length 63 mm 95 mm
Weight 305 gr 545 gr
Other
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-52 EW-83E
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A