Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM vs Sigma 23mm 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 0.21x).
  • Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM has a better min focus distance (17 cm vs 23 cm).
  • Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Canon RF) has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/1.8).
  • Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Canon RF) has a better weight (265g (9.3 oz) vs 305g (10.8 oz)).
  • Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Canon RF) has a better price (msrp) ($449 vs $499).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length35mm23mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements1110
Optical Groups98
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/1.4
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameAPS-C
Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
Angle of View63° – 63°
35mm Equivalent37-37mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSTMHLA
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance17 cm23 cm
Max Magnification0.5x0.21x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesNo
Aperture RingNoYes
Declickable ApertureNoYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$499$449
Filter Size52mm52mm
Diameter74.4mm64.8mm
Length62.8mm60.5mm
Weight305g (10.8 oz)265g (9.3 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo