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

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Product
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Name Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 9523B002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Release Year 2015 2019
Release Date 2015-08-27 2019-02-14
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 1999 USD 2099 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II 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 II 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 II USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 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 28 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21 0,21
Aperture
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Construction 14 elements  /  11 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings BR (blue spectrum refractive optics), 2 aspherical, 1 Super UD elements + fluorine coating 3 aspherical + 2 UD elements
Focal Length
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II 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 II USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 80 mm 89 mm
Length 106 mm 127 mm
Weight 760 gr 840 gr
Other
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II 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-77B EW-88F
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A