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Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM vs TTArtisan 35mm f/0.95

Both are Canon RF lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM if

  • You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the TTArtisan 35mm f/0.95 does not
  • You want autofocus (STM): the TTArtisan 35mm f/0.95 is manual focus only
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.17 m vs 0.35 m
  • You shoot full frame: the TTArtisan 35mm f/0.95 is made for APS-C
  • Our notes say it suits: Street, travel, close-ups

Pick the TTArtisan 35mm f/0.95 if

  • You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/0.95 vs f/1.8)
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 10 aperture blades vs 9

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM and the TTArtisan 35mm f/0.95
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM TTArtisan 35mm f/0.95
Brand
Canon
TTArtisan
Type
Macro
Prime
Format
Full frame
APS-C
Max aperture
f/1.8
f/0.95 2 stops faster
Weight
305 g
not listed
Length
62.8 mm
not listed
Diameter
74.4 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.17 m closer
0.35 m
Max magnification
0.5×
not listed
Aperture blades
9
10 more blades
Optical design
11 elements / 9 groups
7 elements / 5 groups
Autofocus motor
STM
Manual focus
Image stabilization
Yes stabilized
No
Released
2018
not listed
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Mount
Canon RF both
Focal length
35mm both
Filter thread
52 mm 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

TTArtisan 35mm f/0.95

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