The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M 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 Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M with a length of 79mm, is 21mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M's 65mm 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. Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M weighs 427g, which means it is 113g (20%) lighter than the Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM which has a weight of 540g.
Filter Threads
The Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM 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 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM:
Lens Mounts
The Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M has the Leica M lens mount whereas the Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM has the Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount and Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 21mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
31.5mm.
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.
