Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM vs Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM and Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM.

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Product
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Name Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 5178B002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2012 2021
Release Date 2012-11-06 2021-06-29
MSRP 849 USD N/A
Last known price 599 USD 1199 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 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 F2 IS USM
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 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 F2 IS USM
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic Nano Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 24 cm 20 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,24 0,38
Aperture
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2 F4
Diaphragm Blades 8 9
Optics
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 10 elements  /  8 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 3 UD + 3 aspherical elements, Super Spectra + Sub-wavelength Structure + Air Sphere coatings
Focal Length
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 35 mm 14-35 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
21 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops 5 stops
Physical
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 78 mm 84 mm
Length 63 mm 100 mm
Weight 335 gr 540 gr
Other
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-67II EW-83P
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A