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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
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
Minimum aperture numberDiffers2216
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers911
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
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
DustproofKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Moisture-resistantKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
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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