Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm
Canon
71 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Specifications
| Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 16 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 170 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm0.151score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
