Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM vs Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM and Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro.
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Product |
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM |
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro |
Name | Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM | Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
SKU | 9523B002 | 2973C002 |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM |
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro |
Release Year | 2015 | 2018 |
Release Date | 2015-08-27 | 2018-09-05 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 1999 USD | 499 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM |
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro |
Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens |
Wide Angle Lens Macro |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II 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 35mm F1.4 L II 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 | 0,21 | 0,5 |
Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | No |
Aperture |
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM |
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro |
Maximum Aperture | F1,4 | F1,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
Optics |
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM |
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro |
Construction | 14 elements / 11 groups | 11 elements / 9 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | BR (blue spectrum refractive optics), 2 aspherical, 1 Super UD elements + fluorine coating | 1 aspherical element, Super Spectra Coating |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM |
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro |
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 | No | Yes |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | 5 stops |
Physical |
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM |
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro |
Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
Diameter | 80 mm | 74 mm |
Length | 106 mm | 63 mm |
Weight | 760 gr | 305 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM |
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 72 mm | 52 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | EW-77B | EW-52 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |