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Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM vs Canon RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ

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  • 12differ
  • 8identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ has 0.02 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM (0.15 m vs 0.13 m). The Canon RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ has 33.2 more maximum aperture number than the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM (36 vs 2.8). The Canon RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ has 0.12 x more maximum magnification than the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM (0.38x vs 0.26x). Lens structure (elements/groups): 9/7 on the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM, 10/9 on the Canon RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ. Lens type: Ultra-wide lens on the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM, Ultra-wide zoom lens on the Canon RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 16mm F2.8 STM:9/7
    • RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:10/9
  • Lens type
    • RF 16mm F2.8 STM:Ultra-wide lens
    • RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:Ultra-wide zoom lens
  • Lens viewing angle, horizontal
    • RF 16mm F2.8 STM:98°
    • RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:78°05' - 41°25'
  • Lens viewing angle, vertical
    • RF 16mm F2.8 STM:74°
    • RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:56°40' - 28°15
  • Lens viewing angle, diagonal
    • RF 16mm F2.8 STM:108°
    • RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:88°30' - 48°50'
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 16mm F2.8 STM:0.13 m
    • RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:0.15 m
  • Maximum aperture number
    • RF 16mm F2.8 STM:2.8
    • RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:36
  • Maximum magnification
    • RF 16mm F2.8 STM:0.26x
    • RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:0.38x

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Comparison of RF 16mm F2.8 STM, RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ
40 specifications
Lens system7 differ
Component forMILCMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs9/710/9
Lens typeDiffersUltra-wide lensUltra-wide zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers98°78°05' - 41°25'
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers74°56°40' - 28°15
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers108°88°30' - 48°50'
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.13 m0.15 m
Control ringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.4 - 48 mm
Image sensor formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAPS-C
Lens mount interfaceCanon RFCanon RF
Maximum aperture numberDiffers2.836
Minimum aperture number2222
Number of diaphragm blades77
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image stabilizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one16 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
AF actuatorSTMSTM
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Lens coating featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)
Maximum magnificationDiffers0.26x0.38x
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Market segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceConsumer
Product colourBlackBlack
DustproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Moisture-resistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers6.92 cm6.96 cm
Filter sizeDiffers43 mm58 mm
LengthDiffers40.1 mm62 mm
WeightDiffers165 g181 g
Packaging contentidentical
Lens cap includedYesYes
Lens cap modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE-58 II
Rear lens cap includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear lens cap modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRF
Packaging dataidentical
Package depthKnown for one94 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one117 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one281 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one94 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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