Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM vs Canon RF 85mm F2.0 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 F1.8 MACRO IS STM is faster by 0.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
- Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM is lighter by 195g.
- Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM goes wider (35mm vs 85mm).
- Canon RF 85mm F2.0 Macro IS STM reaches further (85mm vs 35mm).
- Canon RF 85mm F2.0 Macro IS STM is the newer design (2020 vs 2018).
| Spec | RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM | RF 85mm F2.0 Macro IS STM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 35mm (wider) | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/2.0 |
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 9 | 11 |
| Af motor | STM | STM |
| Elements | 11 | 12 |
| Weight g | 305.0 (lighter) | 500.0 |
| Filter mm | 52 | 67 |
| Length mm | 62.8 | 90.5 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 74.4 | 78.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.17 (closer focusing) | 0.35 |
| Max magnification | 0.5 | 0.5 |
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
Canon RF 85mm F2.0 Macro IS STM
A portrait prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with 0.5x macro capability and stabilization.
Pros
- Image stabilization
- 0.5x macro
- Compact (500 g)
Cons
- f/2 is less shallow than L primes
- Not an L-series build