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Canon RF 24–70mm F2.8L IS USM vs Canon RF-S 14–30mm F4–6.3 IS STM PZ

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CanonRF 24–70mm F2.8L IS USMCanonRF-S 14–30mm F4–6.3 IS STM PZ
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2019April 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–70 mm14–30 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/4–6.3
Minimum aperturef/22f/22–38
Optical construction21 elements in 15 groups10 elements in nine groups
Special elementsThree glass-moulded aspherical elements and three UD elements–
CoatingsASC anti-reflection coating and fluorine coatingSuper Spectra coating
Aperture detail–Maker 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
DiaphragmNine blades with circular apertureSeven blades
Angle of viewFull-frame horizontal 74°–29°, vertical 53°–19°30′ and diagonal 84°–34°–
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon RFCanon RF
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EOS R cameras; full-frame image circle. RF optical model distinct from EF24–70mm F2.8L generations and RF28–70mm F2.8 IS STMCanon 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 distance0.21 m0.15 m
Maximum magnification0.3×0.38×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailNano USM autofocus; electronic full-time manual focus. Maker rear-focusing design does not change lens length while focusingSTM autofocus; combined electronic focus/control ring. No dedicated AF/MF switch
Focus distance detailMaker minimum focus distance 0.21 m at 24 mm; Photography Blog reports 0.38 m at 70 mm. AF/MF mode distinction unpublished and omittedMaker minimum focus0.15m throughout the zoom range; no AF/MF distinction published in the specification table
Magnification detailMaker maximum magnification 0.30× at 32 mm; no unpublished AF/MF distinction inferred0.17× at14mm and0.38× at30mm
Stabilisation detailLens optical IS rated five stops under CIPA guidelines at 70 mm with EOS R; body stabilisation is separateLens 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 resistantYesNo
Filter diameter82 mm58 mm
Maximum diameter88.5 mm69.6 mm
Length125.7 mm62 mm
Weight900 g181 g
ControlsZoom and focus rings, customisable lens control ring, AF/MF and IS switches; Japan maker offers a paid control-ring de-click serviceCombined focus/control ring and power zoom ring; no dedicated stabilisation switch
Zoom designExtending zoom barrel; dimensions measured retractedNon-extending internal motorised zoom maintains the lens’s62mm length
Filter detail82 mm front filter thread–
Weather resistanceDust and moisture resistant construction requires attachment to a camera; cannot completely prevent dust or water ingress and is not waterproofMaker FAQ explicitly states no dust or drip resistant construction
Dimensions detailApproximately 88.5 mm maximum diameter × 125.7 mm length, retractedApproximately69.6mm maximum diameter ×62mm length
Weight detailApproximately 900 g lensApproximately181g lens, per maker; Ken Rockwell measured179.1g
Lens hoodEW-88EEW-63C, sold separately
In the boxUK maker store lists lens, EW-88E hood, LP1222 case, Lens Dust Cap RF and E-82 II front capUK maker store lists lens, E-58 II front cap, Lens Dust Cap RF and user manual
Release detailSeptember 2019 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum; original Japan maker announcement gives late September. Exact worldwide first retail day is not inferred. Co-sold standard zooms are alternatives, with no inferred successor linkCanon 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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