Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM vs Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM and Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM .

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Product
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Name Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Release Year 2021 1998
Release Date 2021-09-14
MSRP N/A 1479 USD
Last known price 249 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 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 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 13 cm 30 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,26
Aperture
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,4
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Construction 9 elements  /  7 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 aspherical element, Super Spectra Coating No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Focal Length 16 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 No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 40 mm 86 mm
Length 69 mm 79 mm
Weight 165 gr 580 gr
Other
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 43 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-65C EW-78C
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A