Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro vs Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro and Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM.

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Product
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Name Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 2973C002 9518B002
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Release Year 2018 2014
Release Date 2018-09-05 2014-05-13
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 499 USD 1299 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
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 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 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L 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 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,5 0,23
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 aspherical element, Super Spectra Coating 3 aspheric and 2 UD lens elements, plus fluorine coating
Focal Length
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
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 Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops 4 stops
Physical
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 74 mm 83 mm
Length 63 mm 113 mm
Weight 305 gr 615 gr
Other
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-52 EW-82
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A