Canon RF20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZvsCanon RF35mm F1.4 L VCM
RF20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ
20-50mm / F4
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RF35mm F1.4 L VCM
35mm / F1.4
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Which to choose
When the RF20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ suits you better
- Weight135g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 24cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 20-50mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the RF35mm F1.4 L VCM suits you better
- Brightness3.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- RF20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ98.4mm long × 79.9mm diameter
- RF35mm F1.4 L VCM99.3mm long × 76.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Canon RF20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ | Canon RF35mm F1.4 L VCM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 20mm | 35mm | −15mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 35mm | +15mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F1.4 | 3.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F1.4 | 3.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 24cm | 28cm | −0.04m |
| Max magnification | 0.33× | 0.18× | +0.15x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 11blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 420g | 555g | −135g |
| Length | 98.4mm | 99.3mm | −0.9mm |
| Diameter | 79.9mm | 76.5mm | +3.4mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2026 | 2024 | +2year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as RF20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ relative to RF35mm F1.4 L VCM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
RF20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ
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RF35mm F1.4 L VCM
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