Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM vs Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM and Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro.

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Product
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Name Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 2973C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Release Year 2017 2018
Release Date 2017-04-06 2018-09-05
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 499 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Wide Angle Lens
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Mount Canon EF-S Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 3 cm 17 cm
Maximum Magnification 1 0,5
Macro 1:1 Yes No
Macro Scale 1
Aperture
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Construction 10 elements  /  6 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Glass-molded aspheric element 1 aspherical element, Super Spectra Coating
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Focal Length 35 mm 35 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops 5 stops
Physical
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 69 mm 74 mm
Length 56 mm 63 mm
Weight 190 gr 305 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 49 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ES-27 EW-52
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A