Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM vs Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM and Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM.

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Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Name Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Release Year 2019 1996
Release Date 2019-02-14
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 2099 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 17-35mm 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 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 17-35mm 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 28 cm 42 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21
Aperture
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 15 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 aspherical + 2 UD elements No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Focal Length 15-35 mm 17-35 mm
Zoom Range 20 mm 18 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 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 89 mm 83 mm
Length 127 mm 95 mm
Weight 840 gr 545 gr
Other
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-88F EW-83E
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A