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Canon RF 24–240mm F4–6.3 IS USM vs Canon RF-S 14–30mm F4–6.3 IS STM PZ

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CanonRF 24–240mm F4–6.3 IS USMCanonRF-S 14–30mm F4–6.3 IS STM PZ
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2019April 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–240 mm14–30 mm
Maximum aperturef/4–6.3f/4–6.3
Minimum aperturef/22–36f/22–38
Optical construction21 elements in 15 groups10 elements in nine groups
Coatings–Super Spectra coating
Aperture detailMinimum f/22 at 24 mm and f/36 at 240 mm in Canon Japan specifications; UK table lists 22–38 (36); clickless one-eighth-stop aperture control for moviesMaker minimum aperture f/22 at14mm and f/38 at30mm using half-stop display; Ken Rockwell reports f/36 at30mm, while Digital Camera World lists f/32. Main values retain the maker’s explicitly stated display convention
DiaphragmSeven blades, circular apertureSeven blades
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon RFCanon RF
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityFull-frame Canon RF mount; compatible with APS-C EOS R bodies; RF extenders not compatibleCanon RF mount, APS-C image circle; UK maker lists compatible full-frame EOS R bodies with crop restrictions
Image circle detail–Physical14–30mm focal length;22.4–48mm equivalent angle of view on Canon APS-C, distinct from any additional movie crop
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.5 m0.15 m
Maximum magnification0.26×0.38×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailNano USM autofocus and electronic manual focusingSTM autofocus; combined electronic focus/control ring. No dedicated AF/MF switch
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.5 m at 24 mm, per Canon; 0.78 m at 240 mm reported by CameralabsMaker minimum focus0.15m throughout the zoom range; no AF/MF distinction published in the specification table
Magnification detailMaximum 0.26× at 240 mm0.17× at14mm and0.38× at30mm
Stabilisation detailOptical IS rated five stops with EOS R at 240 mm under CIPA; Dynamic IS for movies, reported by OpticalLimitsLens optical IS rated five stops at30mm with EOS R10, yaw/pitch under CIPA2024. Coordinated EOS R7 body/lens IS rated7.5 central and5.5 peripheral stops at30mm, yaw/pitch/roll. Ken Rockwell measured about2.5–2.7 stops on EOS R50 V held at arm’s length, a different test condition
Video features–Internal power zoom controlled by lens ring, compatible camera controls or remote smartphone/Bluetooth control; UK maker describes two-step variable speed and15 adjustable levels. Movie Digital IS is camera processing with additional crop, distinct from lens optical IS
Design
Dust and moisture resistantNoNo
Filter diameter72 mm58 mm
Maximum diameter80.4 mm69.6 mm
Length122.5 mm62 mm
Weight750 g181 g
ControlsCombined focus/control ring with selector, zoom ring with lock at 24 mm and IS on/off switchCombined focus/control ring and power zoom ring; no dedicated stabilisation switch
Zoom designExtending two-section barrel; lockable zoom ring with 100° rotationNon-extending internal motorised zoom maintains the lens’s62mm length
Weather resistanceNo dust or moisture resistanceMaker FAQ explicitly states no dust or drip resistant construction
Dimensions detailApproximately 80.4 mm maximum diameter × 122.5 mm length, retractedApproximately69.6mm maximum diameter ×62mm length
Weight detailApproximately 750 g lensApproximately181g lens, per maker; Ken Rockwell measured179.1g
Lens hoodEW-78F hood and LP1219 pouch, neither bundledEW-63C, sold separately
In the boxLens, E-72 II front cap, RF lens dust cap and user manual kitUK maker store lists lens, E-58 II front cap, Lens Dust Cap RF and user manual
Release detailSeptember 2019 marketed month in Canon Camera MuseumCanon USA scheduled the EOS R50 V kit containing this lens for April2025; Canon Indonesia’s22April2025 launch lists both kit and standalone lens for sale. Japan FAQ’s lateJuly2025 planned standalone release is a later regional date, not the earliest availability. No exact worldwide first-sale day inferred

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