Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM vs Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
- Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM is lighter by 250g.
- Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM is the newer design (2024 vs 2018).
| Spec | RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM | RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/1.8 |
| Released | 2024 | 2018 |
| Blades | 11 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Af motor | VCM | STM |
| Elements | 14 | 11 |
| Weight g | 555.0 | 305.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 67 | 52 |
| Length mm | 99.3 | 62.8 |
| Diameter mm | 76.5 | 74.4 |
| Min focus m | 0.28 | 0.17 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.18 | 0.5 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM
A fast wide-normal prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with a voice coil motor for quiet, quick autofocus. L-series.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- VCM focusing for stills and video
- L-series build
- Compact for an f/1.4 35mm (555 g)
Cons
- No lens-based stabilization
- Relies on in-camera corrections
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM
A wide-normal prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with 0.5x macro, stabilization and stepping-motor autofocus.
Pros
- Image stabilization
- 0.5x macro
- Compact (305 g)
Cons
- Only f/1.8
- Not an L-series lens