Lens Comparison
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM vs Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL (Canon RF)
Key Differences
- Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/4.5).
- Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL (Canon RF) has a better weight (158g (5.6 oz) vs 305g (10.8 oz)).
- Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM has a better max magnification (0.5x vs 0.07x).
- Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL (Canon RF) has a better length (45mm vs 62.8mm).
- Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 35mm | 11mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 11 | 8 |
| Optical Groups | 9 | 6 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/4.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | No |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | 63° – 63° | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Focus Motor | STM | − |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 17 cm | 20 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x | 0.07x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $499 | $499 |
| Filter Size | 52mm | − |
| Diameter | 74.4mm | 60.3mm |
| Length | 62.8mm | 45mm |
| Weight | 305g (10.8 oz) | 158g (5.6 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
