Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM vs Canon RF35mm F1.4 L VCM

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 9identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM:16/13
    • RF35mm F1.4 L VCM:14/11
  • Lens type
    • RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM:Ultra-wide zoom lens
    • RF35mm F1.4 L VCM:Wide-angle
  • Lens viewing angle, horizontal
    • RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM:98°-65°
    • RF35mm F1.4 L VCM:54°
  • Lens viewing angle, vertical
    • RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM:74°10'-46°
    • RF35mm F1.4 L VCM:38°
  • Lens viewing angle, diagonal
    • RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM:108°10'-75°
    • RF35mm F1.4 L VCM:63°
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM:0.25 m
    • RF35mm F1.4 L VCM:0.28 m
  • Minimum aperture number
    • RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM:22
    • RF35mm F1.4 L VCM:16
  • Number of diaphragm blades
    • RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM:9
    • RF35mm F1.4 L VCM:11

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Comparison of RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM, RF35mm F1.4 L VCM
33 specifications
Lens system8 differ
Component forMILCMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs16/1314/11
Lens typeDiffersUltra-wide zoom lensWide-angle
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers98°-65°54°
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers74°10'-46°38°
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers108°10'-75°63°
Focal length rangeKnown for one16 - 28 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.25 m0.28 m
Control ringYesYes
Lens mount interfaceCanon RFCanon RF
Minimum aperture numberDiffers2216
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers911
Image stabilizerYesYes
Image stabilizer typeIn-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Image stabilizer number of stops (OIS)Known for one5.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizer number of stops (IBIS x OIS)Known for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7
Performance3 differ
AF actuatorDiffersSTMNano USM, VCM
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Lens coating featuresDiffersSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Air Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Maximum magnificationDiffers0.26x0.18x
Lens hoodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens hood modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEW-73F
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
DustproofKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Moisture-resistantKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Diameter7.65 cm7.65 cm
Filter size67 mm67 mm
LengthDiffers91 mm99.3 mm
WeightDiffers445 g555 g
Packaging contentidentical
Lens cap includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens cap modelKnown for oneE-67 IIUnknown — not stated by the source

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