Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STMvsCanon RF15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
15-30mm / F4.5-6.3
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RF15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
15-35mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM suits you better
- Weight450g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 13cm
When the RF15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM suits you better
- Brightness1.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Zoom rangeCovers 15-35mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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
- RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM88.4mm long × 76.6mm diameter
- RF15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM126.8mm long × 88.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM | Canon RF15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 15mm | 15mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 30mm | 35mm | −5mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4.5 | F2.8 | 1.4 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F2.8 | 2.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 13cm | 28cm | −0.15m |
| Max magnification | 0.52× | 0.21× | +0.31x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 9blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 390g | 840g | −450g |
| Length | 88.4mm | 126.8mm | −38.4mm |
| Diameter | 76.6mm | 88.5mm | −11.9mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 82mm | −15mm |
| Released | 2022 | 2019 | +3year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM relative to RF15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
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RF15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
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