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Canon RF 14–35mm F4 L IS USM vs Canon RF 15–30mm F4.5–6.3 IS STM

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CanonRF 14–35mm F4 L IS USMCanonRF 15–30mm F4.5–6.3 IS STM
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2021August 2022
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length14–35 mm15–30 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/4.5–6.3
Minimum aperturef/22f/22–32
Optical constructionSixteen elements in twelve groups13 elements in 11 groups
Special elementsTwo UD elements, one UD aspherical element and two glass-moulded aspherical elements; Super Spectra, SWC and ASC coatings; fluorine coating on the front surface of the front elementOne 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
DiaphragmNine blades with circular apertureSeven blades
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon RFCanon RF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon RF mount for full-frame and APS-C EOS R cameras; RF extenders and EF extension tubes not compatibleFull-frame Canon RF mount; compatible with APS-C EOS R bodies; RF extenders and EF extension tubes not compatible
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.2 m0.128 m (manual focus)
Maximum magnification0.38×0.52× (manual focus)
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailNano USM rear focusing system; full-time manual focus in One-Shot AFSTM autofocus and electronic manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum focus 0.2 m throughout the zoom rangeAutofocus 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 0.38× at 35 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 detailOptical IS rated 5.5 stops with EOS R at 35 mm under CIPA, yaw/pitch; coordinated IS rated seven stops with EOS R5 at 35 mm under CIPA, yaw/pitchOptical 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 diameter77 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter84.1 mm76.6 mm
Length99.8 mm88.4 mm
Weight540 g390 g
ControlsZoom, electronic manual-focus and customisable control rings; AF/MF and stabiliser on/off switches; automatic panning detectionCombined focus/control ring with selector, zoom ring and IS on/off switch
Zoom designBarrel extends towards both ends of the zoom range; minimum length near 22 mm; camera-side electronic distortion correction contributes to the compact optical designBarrel extends towards the 15 mm setting
Weather resistanceWeather-resistant seals at the mount, switches, zoom ring, focus ring and control ringNo dust or moisture resistance
Dimensions detailApproximately 84.1 mm maximum diameter × 99.8 mm minimum length near 22 mm; maximum length 107.9 mm at 35 mm (Canon USA specifications)Approximately 76.6 mm maximum diameter × 88.4 mm length, retracted
Weight detailApproximately 540 g lensApproximately 390 g lens
Lens hoodEW-83P petal hood includedEW-73E hood and LP1116 pouch, sold separately
In the boxLens, E-77 II front cap, RF dust cap, EW-83P hood, LP1219 soft case and user manualLens, E-67 II front cap, RF lens dust cap and user manual
Release detailSeptember 2021 marketed month in Canon Camera MuseumAugust 2022 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum

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