The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 and the Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM 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 10-20mm F4 L IS STM is the longer of the two lenses at 112mm. The Canon RF 35mm F1.4 with a length of 99mm, is 13mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Canon RF 35mm F1.4's 77mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 35mm F1.4 and Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 and the Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM 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 35mm F1.4 weighs 555g, which means it is 15g (2%) lighter than the Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM which has a weight of 570g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 and the Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM 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 35mm F1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
56mm .
On the other hand, the Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM has a focal range of 10-20mm and 2.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 15 - 30mm .