When comparing Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM and SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x, which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM which weighs 900 g, compared to the loser SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x which weighs 1360 g.
Winner: Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 21 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 110 cm for SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x.
Winner: Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).
Full specifications table of SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x and Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM:
SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x | Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM | |
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Brand | SLR Magic | Canon |
Weight | 1360 g | 900 g |
Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
Focal Length | 50 mm | 24 - 70 mm |
Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Anamorphic Lens | Yes | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 110 cm | 21 cm |
Type | Prime | Zoom |
Filter Thread | 82 | |
Stabilization | No | Yes |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | Yes |