Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM vs Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM and Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM.

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Product
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Name Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 9518B002
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Release Year 2019 2014
Release Date 2019-02-14 2014-05-13
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 2099 USD 1299 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS 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 16-35mm f/4 L IS 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 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Nano Ultrasonic Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21 0,23
Aperture
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 aspherical + 2 UD elements 3 aspheric and 2 UD lens elements, plus fluorine coating
Focal Length
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Focal Length 15-35 mm 16-35 mm
Zoom Range 20 mm 19 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops 4 stops
Physical
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 89 mm 83 mm
Length 127 mm 113 mm
Weight 840 gr 615 gr
Other
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-88F EW-82
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A