The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM and the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 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 20mm F1.4 L VCM is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 with a length of 91mm, is 8mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM's 76mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM and Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM and the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 Size and Weight 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. Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 weighs 445g, 10% (55g) lighter than the Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM's weight of 500g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM and the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 have the same Filter thread size of 67mm .
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM and the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 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 .
Focal Range
Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 20mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
32mm .
On the other hand, the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 has a focal range of 16-28mm and 1.8X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 25.6 - 44.8mm .
