Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM vs Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4
Both are Canon RF prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM if
- You want autofocus (VCM): the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4 is manual focus only
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 10
- Our notes say it suits: Street and documentary, environmental portraits, video
Pick the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 295 g lighter (260 g vs 555 g)
- You want a compact lens: 37.6 mm vs 99.3 mm long
Spec differences
11 differences| Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM | Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Weight |
555 g
|
260 g
lighter
|
| Length |
99.3 mm
|
37.6 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
76.5 mm
|
71 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.28 m
|
0.27 m
closer
|
| Aperture blades |
11
more blades
|
10
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 11 groups
|
8 elements / 6 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
VCM
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2024
|
not listed
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture, max magnification, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.4 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
Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4
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