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Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM vs Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM

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CanonRF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STMCanonRF 50mm F1.8 STM
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2018December 2020
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Macro lensYes–
Optical construction11 elements in nine groupsSix elements in five groups
Special elementsOne aspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum optical diagram; Super Spectra coatingOne aspherical element
Coatings–Super Spectra anti-reflection coating
DiaphragmNine blades, circular apertureSeven blades
Angle of view–Full-frame horizontal40°, vertical27°30′ and diagonal46°
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon RFCanon RF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon RF mount, full-frame image circleCanon EOS R cameras; full-frame RF mount. Distinct from EF50mmF1.8STM and RF50mmF1.2LUSM
Teleconverter support–Canon RF extenders not compatible
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.17 m0.3 m
Maximum magnification0.5×0.25×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailSTM autofocus and electronic manual focusingSTM autofocus; electronic manual focus. Photography Blog reports selection of manual focus through the camera menu
Focus distance detailMinimum focusing distance 0.17 mMinimum focus distance0.30m; maker table does not distinguish AF and MF figures, so no mode inferred. Extending inner tube during close focusing, as documented by OpticalLimits
Magnification detailMaximum 0.5× reproduction, equivalent to half life-sizeMaker maximum magnification0.25×; no unpublished AF/MF distinction inferred
Stabilisation detailHybrid optical IS corrects angular and shift shake; rated five stops on EOS R under CIPA. Combination IS for movies combines lens optical stabilisation with camera electronic ISNo lens optical IS; compatible cameras may provide body stabilisation separately
Design
Dust and moisture resistantNo–
Filter diameter52 mm43 mm
Maximum diameter74.4 mm69.2 mm
Length62.8 mm40.5 mm
Weight305 g160 g
ControlsSeparate customisable control ring and focus ring, AF/MF and IS switchesShared focus/control ring with focus-control selector; control mode can adjust camera settings
Filter detail–43mm front filter thread; maker lists Canon250D/500D close-up lenses and PL-C B circular polariser incompatible
Weather resistanceOpticalLimits reports no weather sealingUK maker dust/moisture resistance entry is a dash; OpticalLimits explicitly reports no weather sealing
Dimensions detailApproximately 74.4 mm maximum diameter × 62.8 mm lengthApproximately69.2mm maximum diameter ×40.5mm length, measured retracted by Canon
Weight detailApproximately 305 g lensApproximately160g lens
Lens hoodSold separatelyES-65B, sold separately
In the boxLens, E-52 II front cap, RF lens dust cap and user manualLens, E-43 front cap and Lens Dust Cap RF; hood and LP1014 pouch are optional according to UK maker specifications
Release detailNovember 2018 marketed month in Canon Camera MuseumDecember2020 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum. Canon Canada scheduled mid-December2020 availability; Canon Japan records first sale24December2020. Headline retains month because the exact earliest international retail day is not documented; Japan's later day is not presented as a worldwide date

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