Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM vs Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM and Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro.

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Product
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Name Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 9518B002 2973C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Release Year 2014 2018
Release Date 2014-05-13 2018-09-05
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 1299 USD 499 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Mount Canon EF Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 17 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,23 0,5
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Maximum Aperture F4 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 aspheric and 2 UD lens elements, plus fluorine coating 1 aspherical element, Super Spectra Coating
Focal Length
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Focal Length 16-35 mm 35 mm
Zoom Range 19 mm 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 4 stops 5 stops
Physical
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 83 mm 74 mm
Length 113 mm 63 mm
Weight 615 gr 305 gr
Other
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-82 EW-52
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A