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Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM vs Voigtländer NOKTON classic 35mm F1.4 (Canon RF)

Key differences

  • —The Voigtländer NOKTON classic 35mm F1.4 (Canon RF) is 295g lighter (260g vs 555g).
  • —At launch the Voigtländer NOKTON classic 35mm F1.4 (Canon RF) cost $800 less ($699 vs $1,499).
  • —The Voigtländer NOKTON classic 35mm F1.4 (Canon RF) is manual focus only.
  • —For close-ups the Voigtländer NOKTON classic 35mm F1.4 (Canon RF) reaches 0.18× vs 0.18×.
Canon
RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM
Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM
16842L
Voigtlander
Voigtländer NOKTON classic 35mm F1.4 (Canon RF)
Voigtländer NOKTON classic 35mm F1.4 (Canon RF)
16842NOKTON CLASSIC
Mount
Canon RF
Canon RF
Focal length
35mm
35mm
Max aperture
F1.4
F1.4
Weight
555g
260g◆
Dimensions ⌀ × L
76.5 × 99.3mm
71.0 × 37.6mm
Volume
456 cm³
149 cm³◆
Density
1.22 g/cm³
1.75 g/cm³
Filter thread
⌀67mm
⌀58mm
Min focus
0.28m
0.27m◆
Max magnification
0.18×
0.18×◆
Elements / groups
14 / 11
8 / 6
Aperture blades
11◆
10
Focus drive
VCM + Nano USM
Manual Helicoid
Stabilisation
—
—
Weather sealed
Yes
—
Aperture ring
Yes · de-click
Yes
Released
2024
2026
MSRP (USD)
$1,499
$699◆
Sharpness
9.2◆
7.2
Bokeh Rendering
8.4◆
7.8
Autofocus Speed
9.3
MF
Flare Resistance
9.0◆
7.4
Build / Sealing
9.0◆
8.6
Value / Size
7.4
8.1◆
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Performance overlay

  • RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM
  • Voigtländer NOKTON classic 35mm F1.4 (Canon RF)

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