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Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM Lens Compared to the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Lens
| Specifications | Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM Lens | Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2024 | 2015 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 14/11 | 14/11 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 63º | 63° |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 54° | 54° |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 38° | 38° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/1.4-16 | f/1.4-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 11 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 19.4 oz (550g) | 26.8 oz (760g) |
| Actual Weight | 19.4 oz (548.3g) | 26.8 oz (760g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 1.1 oz (32.5g) | 1.1 oz (30g) |
| In-Use Weight | 20.5 oz (580.8g) | 27.9 oz (790g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.01 x 3.91” (76.5 x 99.3mm) | 3.17 x 4.15” (80.4 x 105.5mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 2.98 x 4.18” (76 x 106.1mm) | 3.15 x 4.43” (80 x 112.5mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 4.18” (106.1mm) | 4.43” (112.5mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.54 x 2.05” (89.9 x 52.1mm) | 3.68 x 1.94” (93.4 x 49.4mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 6.04 - 6.04” (153.3 - 153.3mm) | 6.17 - 6.17” (156.6 - 156.6mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.02” (25.8mm) | 1.35” (34.3mm) |
| Filter Size | 67mm UV ► CP ► | 72mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | VCM, USM | Ring USM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 290° | 149° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 11.02” (280mm) | 11.02” (280mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 10.39” (264mm) | 10.63” (270mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.18x | 0.21x |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | 0.58-0.36x | |
| Magnification Range with 25mm Ext Tube | 1.03-0.80x | |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 0° | |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | / |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / EW-73F Buy ► | Y / EW-77B Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / N | Y / Y |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / LP1219 Buy ► | Y / LP1219 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 35mm = 4.04' | 35mm = 4.1' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 35mm = 1231mm | 35mm = 1251mm |
| Review | Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM Lens | Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Lens |
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