The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro and the 7artisans 35mm F1.2 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 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 63mm. The 7artisans 35mm F1.2 with a length of 36mm, is 27mm shorter.
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 35mm F1.2 weighs 150g, 50% (155g) lighter than the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro's weight of 305g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro has a filter size of 52mm whereas the 7artisans 35mm F1.2 has a 43mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the 7artisans 35mm F1.2:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the 7artisans 35mm F1.2 has the Canon EF-M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Canon M50 II, Canon M200 and Canon M6 MII for the Canon EF-M Mount.
7artisans 35mm F1.2 is also available in Fujifilm X and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the 7artisans 35mm F1.2's widest aperture value is
F1.2.
