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Canon RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM vs Canon RF-S 14–30mm F4–6.3 IS STM PZ

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CanonRF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STMCanonRF-S 14–30mm F4–6.3 IS STM PZ
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2020April 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length85 mm14–30 mm
Maximum aperturef/2f/4–6.3
Minimum aperturef/29f/22–38
Macro lensYes–
Optical construction12 elements in 11 groups10 elements in nine groups
Coatings–Super 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
Special elementsOne UD element–
DiaphragmNine blades, circular apertureSeven blades
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon RFCanon RF
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon RF mount, full-frame image circleCanon 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 distance0.35 m0.15 m
Maximum magnification0.5×0.38×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailSTM autofocus, electronic manual focus and full-time manual focusingSTM autofocus; combined electronic focus/control ring. No dedicated AF/MF switch
Focus distance detailMinimum focusing distance 0.35 m; three-position focus limiter; barrel extends towards close focusMaker minimum focus0.15m throughout the zoom range; no AF/MF distinction published in the specification table
Magnification detailMaximum 0.5× reproduction, equivalent to half life-size0.17× at14mm and0.38× at30mm
Stabilisation detailHybrid optical IS corrects angular and shift shake; five-stop optical rating on EOS R under CIPA at 85 mm, or eight stops coordinated with EOS R5 sensor IS under CIPA at 85 mmLens 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 diameter67 mm58 mm
Maximum diameter78 mm69.6 mm
Length90.5 mm62 mm
Weight500 g181 g
ControlsSeparate customisable control ring and focus ring, focus limiter, AF/MF and IS switchesCombined focus/control ring and power zoom ring; no dedicated stabilisation switch
Zoom design–Non-extending internal motorised zoom maintains the lens’s62mm length
Weather resistanceOpticalLimits and Cameralabs report no weather sealingMaker FAQ explicitly states no dust or drip resistant construction
Dimensions detailApproximately 78 mm maximum diameter × 90.5 mm lengthApproximately69.6mm maximum diameter ×62mm length
Weight detailApproximately 500 g lensApproximately181g lens, per maker; Ken Rockwell measured179.1g
Lens hoodET-77, sold separatelyEW-63C, sold separately
In the boxLens, E-67 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 detailOctober 2020 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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