Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM vs Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM and Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM.

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Product
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Name Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Release Year 1998 2019
Release Date 2019-02-14
MSRP 1479 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 2099 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Mount Canon EF Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Nano Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21
Aperture
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 3 aspherical + 2 UD elements
Focal Length
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Focal Length 35 mm 15-35 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
20 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 5 stops
Physical
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 86 mm 89 mm
Length 79 mm 127 mm
Weight 580 gr 840 gr
Other
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-78C EW-88F
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A