Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro vs Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro and Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM.

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Product
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM
Name Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 2973C002 9523B002
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM
Release Year 2018 2015
Release Date 2018-09-05 2015-08-27
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 499 USD 1999 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens
Macro
Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM
Mount Canon RF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 17 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,5 0,21
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F1,4
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 14 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 aspherical element, Super Spectra Coating BR (blue spectrum refractive optics), 2 aspherical, 1 Super UD elements + fluorine coating
Focal Length
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM
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 No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 74 mm 80 mm
Length 63 mm 106 mm
Weight 305 gr 760 gr
Other
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-52 EW-77B
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A