Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM vs Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM and Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM.

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Product
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Name Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Release Year 2021 2001
Release Date 2021-06-29
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 1199 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Mount Canon RF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Nano Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,38
Aperture
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 UD + 3 aspherical elements, Super Spectra + Sub-wavelength Structure + Air Sphere coatings No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Focal Length 14-35 mm 16-35 mm
Zoom Range 21 mm 19 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 84 mm 83 mm
Length 100 mm 103 mm
Weight 540 gr 600 gr
Other
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83P EW-83E
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A