Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM vs Canon RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM

Key differences

The Canon RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM has 0.07 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM (0.27 m vs 0.2 m). The Canon RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM has 6 more minimum aperture number than the Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM (22 vs 16). The Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM has 2 more diaphragm blades than the Canon RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM (11 vs 9). Only the Canon RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM has zoom capability. Lens structure (elements/groups): 15/11 on the Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM, 15/12 on the Canon RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM.

• Lens structure (elements/groups)
  • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:15/11
  • RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM:15/12
• Lens type
  • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:Wide-angle
  • RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM:Standard zoom lens
• Lens viewing angle, diagonal
  • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:94°
  • RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM:75° - 34°
• Closest focusing distance
  • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:0.2 m
  • RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM:0.27 m
• Minimum aperture number
  • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:16
  • RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM:22
• Number of diaphragm blades
  • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:11
  • RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM:9
• Zoom capability
  • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:No
  • RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM:Yes
• Lens hood model
  • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:EW-73H
  • RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM:EW-73D