Lens Comparison
Canon RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM vs Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Key Differences
- Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM has a better price (msrp) ($299 vs $1,249).
- Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM has a better weight (150g (5.3 oz) vs 485g (1.07 lb)).
- Canon RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/4.5).
- Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM has a better min focus distance (12 cm vs 27 cm).
- Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM has a better length (48.8mm vs 107.9mm).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 35mm | 10-18mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 12 | 12 |
| Optical Groups | 10 | 9 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 | f/4.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | 16-29mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | VCM | STM |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 27 cm | 12 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 0.43x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | Yes |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,249 | $299 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 55mm |
| Diameter | 84.4mm | 68.4mm |
| Length | 107.9mm | 48.8mm |
| Weight | 485g (1.07 lb) | 150g (5.3 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |







