RF 28mm f/2.8 STMvs RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon
RF 28mm f/2.8 STM (2023)
From £299
Best for Travel, street & lightweight everyday carry
View RF 28mm f/2.8 STM
VS
Canon
RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro (2018)
From £449
Best for Everyday carry, travel & close-up work
View RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro
Which should you buy?
Travel, Street & Lightweight Everyday Carry — RF 28mm f/2.8 STM (2023): The most compact RF prime — at 85g it turns any EOS R into a true everyday pocket camera.
Everyday Carry, Travel & Close-Up Work — RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro (2018): The most versatile compact RF prime — 35mm, f/1.8, 5-stop IS, and 0.5× macro in one affordable package.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The rf 28mm f/2.8 stm is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | RF 28mm f/2.8 STM (2023) | RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £449 |
| Sensor | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Canon RF mount (full-frame) |
| Video | N/A — lens | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | STM — quiet, suitable for video | STM (Lead-screw type) — quiet for video |
| Stabilisation | None | Optical IS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 85g | 305g |
| Dimensions | 69.2mm diameter × 24.7mm length | 74.4mm diameter × 62.8mm length |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 55mm filter thread | 52mm filter thread |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | RF 28mm f/2.8 STM | RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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