Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro vs Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II

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

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Product
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Name Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 2973C002
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Release Year 2018 2007
Release Date 2018-09-05
MSRP N/A 1699 USD
Last known price 499 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens
Macro
Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Mount Canon RF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
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 17 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,5
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 aspherical element, Super Spectra Coating No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Focal Length 35 mm 16-35 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 74 mm 88 mm
Length 63 mm 111 mm
Weight 305 gr 635 gr
Other
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-52 EW-88
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A