Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon RF 50mm F1.4L VCM vs Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 14identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 50mm F1.4L VCM has 1 /11 more lens structure (elements/groups) than the Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM (14/11 vs 13/11). The Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM has 4.9 more maximum aperture number than the Canon RF 50mm F1.4L VCM (6.3 vs 1.4). The Canon RF 50mm F1.4L VCM has 11.5 more minimum aperture number than the Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM (16 vs 4.5). Only the Canon RF 50mm F1.4L VCM has dustproof. Lens type: Standard zoom lens on the Canon RF 50mm F1.4L VCM, Ultra-wide lens on the Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 50mm F1.4L VCM:14/11
    • RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:13/11
  • Lens type
    • RF 50mm F1.4L VCM:Standard zoom lens
    • RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:Ultra-wide lens
  • Lens viewing angle, horizontal
    • RF 50mm F1.4L VCM:40°
    • RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:100° 25' - 61°55'
  • Lens viewing angle, vertical
    • RF 50mm F1.4L VCM:27°
    • RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:77° 20' - 43° 35'
  • Lens viewing angle, diagonal
    • RF 50mm F1.4L VCM:46°
    • RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:110° 30'- 71° 35'
  • Maximum aperture number
    • RF 50mm F1.4L VCM:1.4
    • RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:6.3
  • Minimum aperture number
    • RF 50mm F1.4L VCM:16
    • RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:4.5
  • Number of aspheric elements
    • RF 50mm F1.4L VCM:2
    • RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:1

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Comparison of RF 50mm F1.4L VCM, RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
71 specifications
Lens system11 differ
Component forMILCMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs14/1113/11
Lens typeDiffersStandard zoom lensUltra-wide lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers40°100° 25' - 61°55'
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers27°77° 20' - 43° 35'
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers46°110° 30'- 71° 35'
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 30 mm
Control ringYesYes
Image sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Lens mount interfaceCanon RFCanon RF
Maximum aperture numberDiffers1.46.3
Minimum aperture numberDiffers164.5
Number of aspheric elementsDiffers21
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers117
Image stabilizerYesYes
Image stabilizer typeDiffersIn-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.5
Image stabilizer number of stops (OIS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.5
Image stabilizer number of stops (IBIS x OIS)Differs8.57
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneAuto/ManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one50 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Closest focusing distanceKnown for one0.4 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Teleconverter/Extender compatibleKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance5 differ
AF actuatorDiffersNano USM, VCMSTM
Auto focusYesYes
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Distance informationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens coating featuresDiffersAir Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Lens colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Manual focusYesYes
Maximum magnificationDiffers0.15x2x
Number of Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elementsDiffers12
Lens hoodYesYes
Lens hood modelDiffersES-73EW-73E
Compatible productsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceObjektivrückdeckel RF, Filterhalter IV (67mm), Canon Schutzfilter (67mm), Canon PL-C B Zirkularpolfiter (67mm), Objektivtasche LP1116. Streulichblende nicht im Lieferumfang enthalten.
Circular apertureKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens hood typeKnown for oneRemovable lens hoodUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
WaterproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DustproofDiffersYesNo
Mounting typeKnown for oneBayonetUnknown — not stated by the source
Moisture-resistantKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.11 kg
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source237 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source386 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source263 mm
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source131.5 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source199.9 kg
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 cm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 pc(s)
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Layers per palletDiffers3 pc(s)5 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 pc(s)
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DiameterDiffers7.65 cm7.66 cm
Filter size67 mm67 mm
LengthDiffers99.3 mm88.8 mm
WeightDiffers580 g390 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package depthDiffers137 mm122 mm
Package heightDiffers265 mm183 mm
Package weightDiffers960 g577.5 g
Package widthDiffers137 mm122 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Lens cap includedYesYes
Lens cap modelDiffersE-67IIE-67 II
Rear lens cap includedYesYes
Rear lens cap modelRFRF
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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