Lens Comparison
Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM vs Canon RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM
Key Differences
- Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM has a better max magnification (1.4x vs 0.15x).
- Canon RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/2.8).
- Canon RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM has a better weight (485g (1.07 lb) vs 730g (1.61 lb)).
- Canon RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM has a better length (107.9mm vs 148mm).
- Canon RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM has a better aperture blades (11 vs 9).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 100mm | 35mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 17 | 12 |
| Optical Groups | 13 | 10 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 11 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | 24° – 24° | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Dual Nano USM | VCM |
| Focus Limiter | Yes | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 26 cm | 27 cm |
| Max Magnification | 1.4x | 0.15x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,399 | $1,249 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 67mm |
| Diameter | 81.5mm | 84.4mm |
| Length | 148mm | 107.9mm |
| Weight | 730g (1.61 lb) | 485g (1.07 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
