Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM vs Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM and Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro.

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Product
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Name Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 2973C002
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Release Year 2019 2018
Release Date 2019-02-14 2018-09-05
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 2099 USD 499 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Mount Canon RF Canon RF
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 RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Nano 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 RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 aspherical + 2 UD elements 1 aspherical element, Super Spectra Coating
Focal Length
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Focal Length 15-35 mm 35 mm
Zoom Range 20 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops 5 stops
Physical
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 89 mm 74 mm
Length 127 mm 63 mm
Weight 840 gr 305 gr
Other
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-88F EW-52
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A