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Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM vs Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM

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CanonEF 35mm f/1.4L II USMCanonRF 35mm F1.4 L VCM
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2015July 2024
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical constructionFourteen elements in eleven groupsFourteen elements in eleven groups
Special elementsBR optical element between convex and concave glass elements; two aspherical lenses and one UD lens according to Canon Camera MuseumTwo UD and two glass-moulded aspherical elements; ASC and Super Spectra coatings; front fluorine coating
CoatingsSubwavelength Structure Coating; fluorine on front and rear elements according to Canon's product overview and Museum–
DiaphragmNine blades with a circular apertureEleven blades with circular aperture
Angle of view54° horizontal, 38° vertical and 63° diagonal according to Canon UK–
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon RF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon EF full-frame and APS-C camerasCanon RF mount for full-frame and APS-C EOS R cameras; RF extenders not compatible. Canon's specification footnote says the iris ring cannot control still-photo aperture on EOS R cameras released before May 2024, and warns that iris-ring operation during movie autofocus can occasionally cause inconsistent focus and aperture on those cameras
Adaptor supportCanon UK confirms EOS M use with the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m0.28 m
Maximum magnification0.21×0.18×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailRing USM with full-time manual focus according to Canon UKElectronic floating focus control combines VCM and Nano USM motors
Focus distance detailConstant external length and non-rotating front during focusing according to ePHOTOzineMinimum focus 0.28 m
Magnification detailCanon UK specifies 0.36–0.58× with EF12 II and 0.80–1.03× with EF25 II extension tubesMaximum 0.18×
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabilisation according to ePHOTOzine's exact-model specificationNo optical stabiliser; in-body stabilisation depends on the camera
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter72 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter80.4 mm76.5 mm
Length105.5 mm99.3 mm
Weight760 g555 g
Controls–Electronic manual-focus, customisable control and smooth-action iris rings; iris Auto-position lock; customisable lens function button; AF/MF switch
Weather resistanceMount, switches and focus ring have dust- and water-resistant construction; not described as waterproofDust and moisture resistant construction with mount rubber seal
Dimensions detail80.4 mm maximum diameter × 105.5 mm length and 760 g according to Canon UKApproximately 76.5 mm maximum diameter × 99.3 mm length
Weight detail–Approximately 555 g lens
Lens hoodSupplied EW-77B hood according to Canon UK's box listEW-73F hood included
In the boxLens, E-72II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, LP1219 case, EW-77B hood and user manual according to Canon UKLens, E-67 II front cap, RF dust cap, EW-73F hood, LP1219 case, rear filter holder and user manual
Release detailCanon's August 2016 retrospective explicitly records release in September 2015; its Museum table records October 2015, also the originally scheduled month in the August 2015 announcementJuly 2024 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum

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