Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro vs Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM

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

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Product
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Name Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 2973C002 5178B002
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Release Year 2018 2012
Release Date 2018-09-05 2012-11-06
MSRP N/A 849 USD
Last known price 499 USD 599 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens
Macro
Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 35mm F2 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 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 17 cm 24 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,5 0,24
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2
Diaphragm Blades 9 8
Optics
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 10 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 aspherical element, Super Spectra Coating No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Focal Length 35 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 Yes Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops 4 stops
Physical
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 74 mm 78 mm
Length 63 mm 63 mm
Weight 305 gr 335 gr
Other
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-52 EW-67II
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A