Lens Comparison
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM vs Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Canon RF)
Key Differences
- Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM has a better max magnification (0.5x vs 0.13x).
- Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM has a better min focus distance (17 cm vs 25 cm).
- Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM has a better length (62.8mm vs 92.3mm).
- Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM has a better weight (305g (10.8 oz) vs 405g (14.3 oz)).
- Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Canon RF) has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/1.8).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 35mm | 16mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 11 | 13 |
| Optical Groups | 9 | 11 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | 63° – 63° | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | 26-26mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | STM | HLA |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 17 cm | 25 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x | 0.13x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | Yes |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $499 | $449 |
| Filter Size | 52mm | 67mm |
| Diameter | 74.4mm | 72.2mm |
| Length | 62.8mm | 92.3mm |
| Weight | 305g (10.8 oz) | 405g (14.3 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
