Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM vs Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4
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 Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4 does not
- You want autofocus (STM): the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4 is manual focus only
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.17 m vs 0.27 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.18× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Street, travel, close-ups
Pick the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4 if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 45 g lighter (260 g vs 305 g)
- You want a compact lens: 37.6 mm vs 62.8 mm long
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 10 aperture blades vs 9
Spec differences
15 differences| Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM | Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Voigtlander
|
| Type |
Macro
|
Prime
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
|
f/1.4
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
305 g
|
260 g
lighter
|
| Length |
62.8 mm
|
37.6 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
74.4 mm
|
71 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.17 m
closer
|
0.27 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.5×
larger
|
0.18×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
10
more blades
|
| Optical design |
11 elements / 9 groups
|
8 elements / 6 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
Manual focus
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2018
|
not listed
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF 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
Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4
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