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

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

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Product
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Name Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 2973C002
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Release Year 2018 2017
Release Date 2018-09-05 2017-04-06
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 499 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens
Macro
Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Mount Canon RF Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
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 17 cm 3 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,5 1
Macro 1:1 No Yes
Macro Scale 1
Aperture
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 7
Optics
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 10 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 aspherical element, Super Spectra Coating Glass-molded aspheric element
Focal Length
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
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 5 stops 4 stops
Physical
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 74 mm 69 mm
Length 63 mm 56 mm
Weight 305 gr 190 gr
Other
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 49 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-52 ES-27
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A