Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro vs Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro and Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM.
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Product |
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro |
Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM |
| Name | Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro | Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | 2973C002 | 5178B002 |
Release Date and Price |
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro |
Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM |
| Release Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Release Date | 2018-09-05 | 2012-11-06 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 499 USD | 599 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro |
Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM |
| Lens Type |
Wide Angle Lens Macro |
Wide Angle Lens |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro |
Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS 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 35mm f/2 IS USM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Stepper motor | Ring-Type Ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 17 cm | 24 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,5 | 0,24 |
| Macro 1:1 | No | No (No Macro lens) |
Aperture |
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro |
Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM |
| Maximum Aperture | F1,8 | F2 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 8 |
Optics |
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro |
Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM |
| Construction | 11 elements / 9 groups | 10 elements / 8 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 1 aspherical element, Super Spectra Coating | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro |
Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM |
| Focal Length | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 5 stops | 4 stops |
Physical |
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro |
Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 74 mm | 78 mm |
| Length | 63 mm | 63 mm |
| Weight | 305 gr | 335 gr |
Other |
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro |
Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| Lens Hood | Not Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | EW-52 | EW-67II |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
