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Canon RF 10–20mm F4 L IS STM vs Canon RF 15–30mm F4.5–6.3 IS STM

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CanonRF 10–20mm F4 L IS STMCanonRF 15–30mm F4.5–6.3 IS STM
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2023August 2022
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length10–20 mm15–30 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/4.5–6.3
Minimum aperturef/22f/22–32
Optical constructionSixteen elements in twelve groups; designed for use with digital distortion correction13 elements in 11 groups
Special elementsOne Super UD, three UD and three glass-moulded aspherical elements; one element is both UD and asphericalOne plastic-moulded aspherical and two UD elements; Super Spectra coating; no fluorine coating
Aperture detail–Minimum f/22 at 15 mm and f/32 at 30 mm
CoatingsASC, Super Spectra and SWC coatings; front fluorine coating–
DiaphragmNine aperture bladesSeven blades
Angle of view130°25′–94° diagonal, 121°55′–84° horizontal and 100°25′–62° vertical–
ProjectionRectilinear–
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon RFCanon RF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon RF mount for full-frame and APS-C EOS R camerasFull-frame Canon RF mount; compatible with APS-C EOS R bodies; RF extenders and EF extension tubes not compatible
Teleconverter supportNot compatible with Canon RF extenders–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.25 m0.128 m (manual focus)
Maximum magnification0.12×0.52× (manual focus)
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailSTM autofocus optimised for smooth, near-silent focusing in stills and videoSTM autofocus and electronic manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum focus 0.25 mAutofocus minimum 0.28 m across the zoom range; manual-focus minimum 0.128 m at 15 mm and 0.28 m at 20–30 mm
Magnification detailMaximum 0.12× at 20 mm and 0.06× at 10 mmAutofocus maximum 0.09× at 15 mm, 0.11× at 20 mm and 0.16× at 30 mm; manual-focus maximum 0.52× at 15 mm, 0.11× at 20 mm and 0.16× at 30 mm
Stabilisation detailUp to five stops optical stabilisation tested with EOS R at 20 mm, or six stops coordinated stabilisation with EOS R3 at 20 mm; CIPA yaw and pitch testing. Peripheral Coordinated Control IS also compensates for peripheral blurOptical IS rated 5.5 stops with EOS R at 30 mm under CIPA, yaw/pitch; coordinated IS rated seven stops with EOS R5 at 30 mm under CIPA, yaw/pitch
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesNo
Filter diameter–67 mm
Maximum diameter83.7 mm76.6 mm
Length112 mm88.4 mm
Weight570 g390 g
ControlsSeparate zoom, focus and customisable control rings; customisable AF stop/function buttonCombined focus/control ring with selector, zoom ring and IS on/off switch
Zoom design–Barrel extends towards the 15 mm setting
Filter detailNo front filter thread; rear holder accepts 35 × 20 mm gelatine filters–
Weather resistanceDust and moisture resistant construction with front fluorine coatingNo dust or moisture resistance
Dimensions detail83.7 mm maximum diameter × 112 mm lengthApproximately 76.6 mm maximum diameter × 88.4 mm length, retracted
Weight detailApproximately 570 g lensApproximately 390 g lens
Lens hoodBuilt-in lens hoodEW-73E hood and LP1116 pouch, sold separately
In the boxLens, RF dust cap, Lens Cap 10-20, LP1219 lens case and user manualLens, E-67 II front cap, RF lens dust cap and user manual
Release detailOctober 2023 marketed month in Canon Camera MuseumAugust 2022 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum

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