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Canon RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM vs Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 5identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM has 0.08 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM (0.28 m vs 0.2 m). The Canon RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM has 1.4 more maximum aperture number than the Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM (2.8 vs 1.4). The Canon RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM has 6 more minimum aperture number than the Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM (22 vs 16). Only the Canon RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM has zoom capability. Component for: SLR on the Canon RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM, MILC on the Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM.

  • Component for
    • RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM:SLR
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:MILC
  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM:16/12
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:15/11
  • Lens type
    • RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM:Wide zoom lens
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:Wide-angle
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM:0.28 m
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:0.2 m
  • Maximum aperture number
    • RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM:2.8
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:1.4
  • Minimum aperture number
    • RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM:22
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:16
  • Number of aspheric elements
    • RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM:3
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:2
  • Number of diaphragm blades
    • RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM:9
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:11

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Comparison of RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM, RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM
47 specifications
Lens system9 differ
Component forDiffersSLRMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs16/1215/11
Lens typeDiffersWide zoom lensWide-angle
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 mm
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94°
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.28 m0.2 m
Control ringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens mount interfaceCanon RFCanon RF
Maximum aperture numberDiffers2.81.4
Minimum aperture numberDiffers2216
Number of aspheric elementsDiffers32
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers911
Zoom capabilityDiffersYesNo
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one2.8 - 22Unknown — not stated by the source
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneAuto/ManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one15 - 35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Auto focusYesYes
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Lens coating featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAir Sphere Coating (ASC), Fluorine coating, Sub-wavelength Structure Coating (SWC)
Manual focusYesYes
Maximum magnificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.19x
Number of Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens hoodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens hood shapeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePetal lens hood
Lens hood typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRemovable lens hood
Lens hood modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEW-73H
Designidentical
Market segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceProfessional
Product colourBlackBlack
Mounting typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBayonet
DustproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WeatherproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers8.85 cm7.65 cm
Filter sizeDiffers82 mm67 mm
LengthDiffers125.7 mm99.3 mm
WeightDiffers840 g519 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bag modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLP1219
Lens cap includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens cap modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE-67II
Rear lens cap includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneJapanUnknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package depthKnown for one250 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one250 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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