Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon RF 28-70 mm f2L USM vs Canon RF 35 mm f1.8 IS Macro STM

28specifications compared
14differ
14identical
6known for one product only

Key differences

Lens structure (elements/groups)
- RF 28-70 mm f2L USM:19/13
- RF 35 mm f1.8 IS Macro STM:11/9
Lens type
- RF 28-70 mm f2L USM:Standard zoom lens
- RF 35 mm f1.8 IS Macro STM:Macro lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontal
- RF 28-70 mm f2L USM:65°
- RF 35 mm f1.8 IS Macro STM:54°
Lens viewing angle, vertical
- RF 28-70 mm f2L USM:46°
- RF 35 mm f1.8 IS Macro STM:38°
Lens viewing angle, diagonal
- RF 28-70 mm f2L USM:75 - 34°
- RF 35 mm f1.8 IS Macro STM:63°
Closest focusing distance
- RF 28-70 mm f2L USM:0.39 m
- RF 35 mm f1.8 IS Macro STM:0.17 m
Maximum aperture number
- RF 28-70 mm f2L USM:2
- RF 35 mm f1.8 IS Macro STM:1.8
Image stabilizer
- RF 28-70 mm f2L USM:No
- RF 35 mm f1.8 IS Macro STM:Yes

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Comparison of RF 28-70 mm f2L USM, RF 35 mm f1.8 IS Macro STM
34 specifications	A Canon RF 28-70 mm f2L USM View product	B Canon RF 35 mm f1.8 IS Macro STM View product
Lens system8 differ
Component for	MILC	MILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs	19/13	11/9
Lens typeDiffers	Standard zoom lens	Macro lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	65°	54°
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual	Auto/Manual
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers	46°	38°
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers	75 - 34°	63°
Focal length rangeKnown for one	28 - 70 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Closest focusing distanceDiffers	0.39 m	0.17 m
Image sensor format	Full frame	Full frame
Lens mount interface	Canon RF	Canon RF
Maximum aperture numberDiffers	2	1.8
Minimum aperture number	22	22
Number of diaphragm blades	9	9
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizerDiffers	No	Yes
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 mm
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Performance2 differ
AF actuatorDiffers	USM	STM
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
Camera brands compatibility	Canon	Canon
Lens coating featuresKnown for one	Fluorine coating	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual focus	Yes	Yes
Maximum magnificationDiffers	0.18x	0.5x
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens hood	Yes	Yes
Lens hood type	Removable lens hood	Removable lens hood
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers	10.4 cm	7.44 cm
Filter sizeDiffers	95 mm	52 mm
LengthDiffers	139.8 mm	62.8 mm
WeightDiffers	1.43 kg	305 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bag included	Yes	Yes
Lens cap included	Yes	Yes

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