Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM vs Zeiss Otus ML 35mm f/1.4
Both are Canon RF prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 162 g lighter (555 g vs 717 g)
- You want autofocus (VCM): the Zeiss Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 is manual focus only
- Our notes say it suits: Street and documentary, environmental portraits, video
Pick the Zeiss Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
9 differences| Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM | Zeiss Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Zeiss
|
| Weight |
555 g
lighter
|
717 g
|
| Length |
99.3 mm
|
101 mm
|
| Diameter |
76.5 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.28 m
closer
|
0.3 m
|
| Aperture blades |
11
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 11 groups
|
15 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
VCM
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2024
|
not listed
|
8 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, filter thread, max magnification, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.4 both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Max magnification
- 0.18× 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
Zeiss Otus ML 35mm f/1.4
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