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 Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro 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 TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 117mm. The Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro with a length of 63mm, is 54mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro's 67mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro and Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro and the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro 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 F1.8 IS STM Macro weighs 305g, which means it is 610g (66%) lighter than the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro which has a weight of 915g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro has a 77mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend for the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro has the Canon EF 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 Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro 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 TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 90mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 144mm .
