Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM vs Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

43specifications compared
26differ
17identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM has 17.5 more minimum aperture number than the Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM (22 vs 4.5). The Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM has 2 more diaphragm blades than the Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM (9 vs 7). The Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM has 1 more image stabilizer stops (IBIS x OIS) than the Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM (7 vs 6). Only the Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM has dustproof. Lens structure (elements/groups): 23/28 on the Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM, 13/11 on the Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM.

Lens structure (elements/groups)
- RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:23/28
- RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:13/11
Lens type
- RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:Telephoto zoom lens
- RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:Ultra-wide lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontal
- RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:20° - 6° 50'
- RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:100° 25' - 61°55'
Lens viewing angle, vertical
- RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:14° - 4° 35'
- RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:77° 20' - 43° 35'
Lens viewing angle, diagonal
- RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:24° - 8° 15'
- RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:110° 30'- 71° 35'
Focal length range
- RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:100 - 300 mm
- RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:15 - 30 mm
Minimum aperture number
- RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:22
- RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:4.5
Number of diaphragm blades
- RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:9
- RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:7

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Comparison of RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM, RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
71 specifications	A Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM View product	B Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM View product
Lens system9 differ
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs	23/28	13/11
Lens typeDiffers	Telephoto zoom lens	Ultra-wide lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	20° - 6° 50'	100° 25' - 61°55'
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers	14° - 4° 35'	77° 20' - 43° 35'
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers	24° - 8° 15'	110° 30'- 71° 35'
Focal length rangeDiffers	100 - 300 mm	15 - 30 mm
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.3
Minimum aperture numberDiffers	22	4.5
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers	9	7
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.5
Image stabilizer number of stops (IBIS x OIS)Differs	6	7
Focus adjustmentKnown for one	Auto/Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Closest focusing distanceKnown for one	1.8 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Macro ratioKnown for one	1:6.25	Unknown — not stated by the source
Teleconverter/Extender compatibleKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance5 differ
AF actuatorDiffers	Nano USM	STM
Distance informationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Lens coating featuresDiffers	Air Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)	Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Lens colourDiffers	White	Black
Maximum magnificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x
Number of Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elementsDiffers	4	2
Lens hood modelDiffers	ET-124	EW-73E
Compatible productsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Objektivrückdeckel RF, Filterhalter IV (67mm), Canon Schutzfilter (67mm), Canon PL-C B Zirkularpolfiter (67mm), Objektivtasche LP1116. Streulichblende nicht im Lieferumfang enthalten.
Circular apertureKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
WaterproofKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
DustproofDiffers	Yes	No
Mounting typeKnown for one	Bayonet	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeatherproofKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.11 kg
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	237 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	386 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	263 mm
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	131.5 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	199.9 kg
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 cm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 pc(s)
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerDiffers	9 pc(s)	6 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 pc(s)
Country of originKnown for one	Japan	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers	12.8 cm	7.66 cm
Filter sizeDiffers	112 mm	67 mm
LengthDiffers	323.4 mm	88.8 mm
WeightDiffers	2.59 kg	390 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package depthDiffers	468 mm	122 mm
Package heightDiffers	289 mm	183 mm
Package weightDiffers	6.12 kg	577.5 g
Package widthDiffers	288 mm	122 mm
Package volumeKnown for one	38952 cm³	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Lens cap modelDiffers	E-112	E-67 II

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