The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7Artisans 14mm F2.8 and the Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The 7Artisans 14mm F2.8 with a length of 87mm, is 13mm shorter. On the other hand, the 7Artisans 14mm F2.8 has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM's 84mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. 7Artisans 14mm F2.8 weighs 504g, which means it is 36g (6%) lighter than the Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM which has a weight of 540g.
Filter Threads
Both the 7Artisans 14mm F2.8 and the Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the 7Artisans 14mm F2.8 and the Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM has the same Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50.
7Artisans 14mm F2.8 is also available in the Sony E , Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
7Artisans 14mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
21mm.
On the other hand, the Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM has a focal range of 14-35mm and 2.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 22.4 - 56mm.
