Canon RF14-35mm F4 L IS USMvsCanon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
RF14-35mm F4 L IS USM
14-35mm / F4
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RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
15-30mm / F4.5-6.3
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Which to choose
When the RF14-35mm F4 L IS USM suits you better
- Brightness0.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Zoom rangeCovers 14-35mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM suits you better
- Weight150g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 13cm
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
- RF14-35mm F4 L IS USM99.8mm long × 84.1mm diameter
- RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM88.4mm long × 76.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Canon RF14-35mm F4 L IS USM | Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 14mm | 15mm | −1mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 30mm | +5mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F4.5 | 0.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F6.3 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 20cm | 13cm | +0.07m |
| Max magnification | 0.38× | 0.52× | −0.14x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 7blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 540g | 390g | +150g |
| Length | 99.8mm | 88.4mm | +11.4mm |
| Diameter | 84.1mm | 76.6mm | +7.5mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 67mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 | −1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as RF14-35mm F4 L IS USM relative to RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
RF14-35mm F4 L IS USM
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RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
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