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Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM vs Laowa ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X Macro APO

Both are Canon RF lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM if

  • You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
  • Our notes say it suits: Street and documentary, environmental portraits, video

Pick the Laowa ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X Macro APO if

  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.18 m vs 0.28 m

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM and the Laowa ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X Macro APO
Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM Laowa ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X Macro APO
Brand
Canon
Laowa
Type
Prime
Macro
Max aperture
f/1.4 2 stops faster
f/2.8
Weight
555 g
not listed
Length
99.3 mm
not listed
Diameter
76.5 mm
not listed
Filter thread
67 mm
72 mm
Min focus distance
0.28 m
0.18 m closer
Max magnification
0.18×
not listed
Aperture blades
11
not listed
Optical design
14 elements / 11 groups
13 elements / 10 groups
Autofocus motor
VCM
not listed
Released
2024
not listed
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Canon RF both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
35mm both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

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

Our notes

Laowa ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X Macro APO

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