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Canon RF 14-35 mm f4L IS USM vs Canon RF 16 mm f2.8 STM

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 7identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 14-35 mm f4L IS USM:16/12
    • RF 16 mm f2.8 STM:9/7
  • Lens type
    • RF 14-35 mm f4L IS USM:Ultra-wide zoom lens
    • RF 16 mm f2.8 STM:Ultra-wide lens
  • Lens viewing angle, diagonal
    • RF 14-35 mm f4L IS USM:114 - 63°
    • RF 16 mm f2.8 STM:108°
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 14-35 mm f4L IS USM:0.2 m
    • RF 16 mm f2.8 STM:0.13 m
  • Maximum aperture number
    • RF 14-35 mm f4L IS USM:4
    • RF 16 mm f2.8 STM:2.8
  • Number of diaphragm blades
    • RF 14-35 mm f4L IS USM:9
    • RF 16 mm f2.8 STM:7
  • Maximum magnification
    • RF 14-35 mm f4L IS USM:0.38x
    • RF 16 mm f2.8 STM:0.26x
  • Diameter
    • RF 14-35 mm f4L IS USM:8.41 cm
    • RF 16 mm f2.8 STM:6.92 cm

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Comparison of RF 14-35 mm f4L IS USM, RF 16 mm f2.8 STM
39 specifications
Lens system6 differ
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs16/129/7
Lens typeDiffersUltra-wide zoom lensUltra-wide lens
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneAuto/ManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers114 - 63°108°
Focal length rangeKnown for one14 - 35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.2 m0.13 m
Maximum aperture numberDiffers42.8
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers97
Image stabilizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for one7Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source98°
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source74°
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 mm
Performance1 differ
Lens coating featuresKnown for oneSub-wavelength Structure Coating (SWC), Air Sphere Coating (ASC), Fluorine coating, Super Spectra Coating (SSC)Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum magnificationDiffers0.38x0.26x
Number of hybrid aspherical elementsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens hoodKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens hood typeKnown for oneRemovable lens hoodUnknown — not stated by the source
AF actuatorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSTM
Designidentical
Mounting typeKnown for oneBayonetUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers8.41 cm6.92 cm
Filter sizeDiffers77 mm43 mm
LengthDiffers99.8 mm40.1 mm
WeightDiffers540 g165 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source117 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source281 g
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bag includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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