Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM vs Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM and Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM.

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Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Name Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Release Year 1996 2019
Release Date 2019-02-14
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 2099 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Mount Canon EF Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Nano Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 42 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21
Aperture
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Construction 15 elements  /  10 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 3 aspherical + 2 UD elements
Focal Length
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Focal Length 17-35 mm 15-35 mm
Zoom Range 18 mm 20 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 5 stops
Physical
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 83 mm 89 mm
Length 95 mm 127 mm
Weight 545 gr 840 gr
Other
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83E EW-88F
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A