Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM vs Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM and Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM.

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Product
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Name Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Release Year 2021 2012
Release Date 2021-06-29
MSRP N/A 849 USD
Last known price 1199 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Mount Canon RF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Nano Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 24 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,38
Aperture
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Maximum Aperture F4 F2
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 10 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 UD + 3 aspherical elements, Super Spectra + Sub-wavelength Structure + Air Sphere coatings No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Focal Length 14-35 mm 35 mm
Zoom Range 21 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 84 mm 78 mm
Length 100 mm 63 mm
Weight 540 gr 335 gr
Other
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83P EW-72
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A