RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macrovs Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S
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
VS
Nikon
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S (2018)
From £549
Best for Portraits & studio work
View Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S
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 & Studio Work — Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S (2018): One of the finest 50mm lenses ever made — the wide Z-mount throat enables edge-to-edge sharpness and stunning bokeh that rivals lenses twice the price.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The rf 35mm f/1.8 is stm macro is the most affordable; only the nikon z 50mm f/1.8 s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro (2018) | Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £549 |
| Sensor | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | f/1.8 (max aperture) |
| Video | N/A — lens | 40cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | STM (Lead-screw type) — quiet for video | STM (Stepping Motor Actuator) — fast and near-silent |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — 5 stops | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | — |
| Battery Life | N/A | — |
| Weight | 305g | 415g |
| Dimensions | 74.4mm diameter × 62.8mm length | 76.0 × 86.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | — |
| Screen | N/A | — |
| Mount | 52mm filter thread | Nikon Z |
| Memory Cards | N/A | — |
| Connectivity | N/A | — |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro | Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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