Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM vs 7artisans 35mm f/5.6
Both are Canon RF lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM if
- You need 3⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/5.6)
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the 7artisans 35mm f/5.6 does not
- You want autofocus (STM): the 7artisans 35mm f/5.6 is manual focus only
- Our notes say it suits: Street, travel, close-ups
Pick the 7artisans 35mm f/5.6 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
14 differences| Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM | 7artisans 35mm f/5.6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
7artisans
|
| Type |
Macro
|
Prime
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
3⅓ stops faster
|
f/5.6
|
| Weight |
305 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
62.8 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
74.4 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.17 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.5×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
11 elements / 9 groups
|
5 elements / 4 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
Manual focus
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2018
|
not listed
|
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- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
Our notes
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
Our notes
7artisans 35mm f/5.6
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