Canon
RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM
Canon RF Mount
A compact, lightweight ultra-wide zoom with 5.5-stop IS — ideal for vloggers, travelers, and landscape photographers.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Aug 2022
Canon
RF 35mm F1.2 L USM
Canon RF Mount
RF 35mm F1.2 L USM — 35mm f/1.2 for Canon RF, a popular choice in the canon lineup.
$2,999
Launch priceReleased Dec 2018
RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM is 3.8 years newer.
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Wins
RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM
Wins
RF 35mm F1.2 L USM
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ARF 14-35mm F4L IS USM has higher OIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BRF 35mm F1.2 L USM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/4)
- BRF 35mm F1.2 L USM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/4)
- ARF 14-35mm F4L IS USM has lower Min focus distance (20 cm vs 50 cm)
- ARF 14-35mm F4L IS USM has higher Max magnification (0.38 × vs 0.17 ×)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareRF 14-35mm F4L IS USM
⌀84 × 112 mm
540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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RF 35mm F1.2 L USM
⌀89 × 112 mm
950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)
RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM is 1mm longer and 5mm narrower than RF 35mm F1.2 L USM.
RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM is 410 g lighter than RF 35mm F1.2 L USM.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 4 Aspherical, 2 UD
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
20 cm vs 50 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM supports it
- ✓
Weight
540 g vs 950 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.38 × vs 0.17 × — higher is better
- ✓
Diameter
84 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the RF 35mm F1.2 L USM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 Aspherical, 1 UD
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Custom function button
Only RF 35mm F1.2 L USM supports it
- ✓
Length
111.5 mm vs 112 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM
Pros
- ✓Extremely compact for an ultra-wide zoom (540g)
- ✓14mm ultra-wide perspective for dramatic scenes
- ✓5.5-stop optical image stabilization
- ✓Center sharpness excellent across range
Cons
- –f/4 maximum aperture limits low-light use
- –More expensive than EF 16-35mm f/4 IS
- –Corner sharpness falls off at 14mm
RF 35mm F1.2 L USM
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM
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Full specifications
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.