Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon EF 16-35mm 1:2.8 L II USM + RC-6 vs Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM + 320EX

Key differences

Lens structure (elements/groups)
- EF 16-35mm 1:2.8 L II USM + RC-6:16/12
- EF 50mm f/1.4 USM + 320EX:7/6
Lens type
- EF 16-35mm 1:2.8 L II USM + RC-6:Ultra-wide lens
- EF 50mm f/1.4 USM + 320EX:Standard lens
Lens viewing angle, diagonal
- EF 16-35mm 1:2.8 L II USM + RC-6:108.1 - 63°
- EF 50mm f/1.4 USM + 320EX:46°
Closest focusing distance
- EF 16-35mm 1:2.8 L II USM + RC-6:0.28 m
- EF 50mm f/1.4 USM + 320EX:0.45 m
Number of diaphragm blades
- EF 16-35mm 1:2.8 L II USM + RC-6:7
- EF 50mm f/1.4 USM + 320EX:8
AF actuator
- EF 16-35mm 1:2.8 L II USM + RC-6:Ring USM
- EF 50mm f/1.4 USM + 320EX:Micro USM
Diameter
- EF 16-35mm 1:2.8 L II USM + RC-6:8.85 cm
- EF 50mm f/1.4 USM + 320EX:7.38 cm
Filter size
- EF 16-35mm 1:2.8 L II USM + RC-6:82 mm
- EF 50mm f/1.4 USM + 320EX:58 mm

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Comparison of EF 16-35mm 1:2.8 L II USM + RC-6, EF 50mm f/1.4 USM + 320EX
19 specifications	A Canon EF 16-35mm 1:2.8 L II USM + RC-6 View product	B Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM + 320EX View product
Lens system5 differ
Component for	SLR	SLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs	16/12	7/6
Lens typeDiffers	Ultra-wide lens	Standard lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40°
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	27°
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 mm
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers	108.1 - 63°	46°
Closest focusing distanceDiffers	0.28 m	0.45 m
Lens mount interface	Canon EF	Canon EF
Maximum aperture number	22	22
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers	7	8
Focal length rangeKnown for one	16 - 35 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
AF actuatorDiffers	Ring USM	Micro USM
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers	8.85 cm	7.38 cm
Filter sizeDiffers	82 mm	58 mm
LengthDiffers	111.6 mm	50.5 mm
WeightDiffers	640 g	290 g

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