RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macrovs Lumix S 50mm f/1.8
Canon
RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro (2018)
Starting from £449 new
Best for Everyday carry, travel & close-up work
View RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro
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Lumix
Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 (2020)
Starting from £399 new
Best for Portraits, street & everyday shooting
View Lumix S 50mm f/1.8
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Portraits, Street & Everyday Shooting — Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 (2020): The best-value full-frame prime for L-mount — excellent optics, weather-sealed, and very competitively priced.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The lumix s 50mm f/1.8 is the most affordable; only the lumix s 50mm f/1.8 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro (2018) | Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £399 |
| Sensor | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | f/1.8 (max aperture) |
| Video | N/A — lens | 45cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | STM (Lead-screw type) — quiet for video | Linear stepping motor — fast, silent, and precise |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — 5 stops | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 305g | 303g |
| Dimensions | 74.4mm diameter × 62.8mm length | 73.6mm diameter × 81.4mm length |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 52mm filter thread | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro | Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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