Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM vs Zeiss Otus ML 35mm f/1.4
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 want the lighter lens to carry: 412 g lighter (305 g vs 717 g)
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Zeiss Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 does not
- You want autofocus (STM): the Zeiss Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 is manual focus only
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.17 m vs 0.3 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.18× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Street, travel, close-ups
Pick the Zeiss Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
Spec differences
14 differences| Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM | Zeiss Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Zeiss
|
| Type |
Macro
|
Prime
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
|
f/1.4
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
305 g
lighter
|
717 g
|
| Length |
62.8 mm
shorter
|
101 mm
|
| Diameter |
74.4 mm
slimmer
|
77 mm
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.17 m
closer
|
0.3 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.5×
larger
|
0.18×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
11 elements / 9 groups
|
15 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
Manual focus
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2018
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length. Show all
- 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
Zeiss Otus ML 35mm f/1.4
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