Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon RF 35 mm f1.8 IS Macro STM vs Canon RF 50 mm f1.2L USM

Key differences

Lens structure (elements/groups)
- RF 35 mm f1.8 IS Macro STM:11/9
- RF 50 mm f1.2L USM:15/9
Lens type
- RF 35 mm f1.8 IS Macro STM:Macro lens
- RF 50 mm f1.2L USM:Telephoto lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontal
- RF 35 mm f1.8 IS Macro STM:54°
- RF 50 mm f1.2L USM:40°
Lens viewing angle, vertical
- RF 35 mm f1.8 IS Macro STM:38°
- RF 50 mm f1.2L USM:27°
Fixed focal length
- RF 35 mm f1.8 IS Macro STM:35 mm
- RF 50 mm f1.2L USM:50 mm
Lens viewing angle, diagonal
- RF 35 mm f1.8 IS Macro STM:63°
- RF 50 mm f1.2L USM:46°
Closest focusing distance
- RF 35 mm f1.8 IS Macro STM:0.17 m
- RF 50 mm f1.2L USM:0.4 m
Maximum aperture number
- RF 35 mm f1.8 IS Macro STM:1.8
- RF 50 mm f1.2L USM:1.2

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Comparison of RF 35 mm f1.8 IS Macro STM, RF 50 mm f1.2L USM
33 specifications	A Canon RF 35 mm f1.8 IS Macro STM View product	B Canon RF 50 mm f1.2L USM View product
Lens system10 differ
Component for	MILC	MILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs	11/9	15/9
Lens typeDiffers	Macro lens	Telephoto lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	54°	40°
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual	Auto/Manual
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers	38°	27°
Fixed focal lengthDiffers	35 mm	50 mm
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers	63°	46°
Closest focusing distanceDiffers	0.17 m	0.4 m
Image sensor format	Full frame	Full frame
Lens mount interface	Canon RF	Canon RF
Maximum aperture numberDiffers	1.8	1.2
Minimum aperture numberDiffers	22	16
Number of aspheric elementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers	9	10
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
AF actuatorDiffers	STM	USM
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
Camera brands compatibility	Canon	Canon
Lens coating featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Air Sphere Coating (ASC), Fluorine coating
Manual focus	Yes	Yes
Maximum magnificationDiffers	0.5x	0.19x
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Lens hood	Yes	Yes
Lens hood type	Removable lens hood	Removable lens hood
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers	7.44 cm	8.98 cm
Filter sizeDiffers	52 mm	77 mm
LengthDiffers	62.8 mm	108 mm
WeightDiffers	305 g	950 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bag included	Yes	Yes
Lens cap included	Yes	Yes

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