Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM vs Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF
Both are Canon RF wide zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM if
- You need more reach: 35mm vs 16mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF does not
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.38× vs 0.13× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF is made for APS-C
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 5
- Our notes say it suits: Landscapes, travel, architecture
Pick the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
- You want a wider view: 8mm vs 14mm at the wide end
Spec differences
13 differences| Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM | Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Laowa
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
14-35mm
|
8-16mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
540 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
99.8 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
84.1 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
86 mm
|
| Max magnification |
0.38×
larger
|
0.13×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
5
|
| Autofocus motor |
USM
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2021
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, min focus distance, optical design. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Min focus distance
- 0.2 m both
- Optical design
- 16 elements / 12 groups both
Our notes
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
The RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM is a compact stabilized wide zoom for Canon RF full-frame cameras. Starts at 14mm and keeps f/4 throughout.
Pros
- Wide 14mm start
- Compact and light (540 g)
- Image stabilization
- Constant f/4
Cons
- Only f/4
- Relies on software lens correction
- Less light than the 15-35 f/2.8
Our notes
Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF
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