Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM vs Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

42specifications compared
28differ
14identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM has 3.5 more maximum aperture number than the Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM (6.3 vs 2.8). The Canon RF 70-200 mm 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 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM has 2 more aspheric elements than the Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM (3 vs 1). Only the Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM has dustproof. Lens structure (elements/groups): 18/15 on the Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM, 13/11 on the Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM.

Lens structure (elements/groups)
- RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:18/15
- RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:13/11
Lens type
- RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:Telephoto zoom lens
- RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:Ultra-wide lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontal
- RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:29 - 10°
- RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:100° 25' - 61°55'
Lens viewing angle, vertical
- RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:19° 30' - 7
- RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:77° 20' - 43° 35'
Lens viewing angle, diagonal
- RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:34 - 12°
- RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:110° 30'- 71° 35'
Focal length range
- RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:70 - 200 mm
- RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:15 - 30 mm
Maximum aperture number
- RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:2.8
- RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:6.3
Minimum aperture number
- RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:22
- RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:4.5

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Comparison of RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM, RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
69 specifications	A Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM View product	B Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM View product
Lens system12 differ
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs	18/15	13/11
Lens typeDiffers	Telephoto zoom lens	Ultra-wide lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	29 - 10°	100° 25' - 61°55'
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers	19° 30' - 7	77° 20' - 43° 35'
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers	34 - 12°	110° 30'- 71° 35'
Focal length rangeDiffers	70 - 200 mm	15 - 30 mm
Maximum aperture numberDiffers	2.8	6.3
Minimum aperture numberDiffers	22	4.5
Number of aspheric elementsDiffers	3	1
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers	11	7
Image stabilizer typeDiffers	In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)	Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.5
Image stabilizer number of stops (IBIS x OIS)Differs	7.5	7
Closest focusing distanceKnown for one	0.49 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Teleconverter/Extender compatibleKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance5 differ
AF actuatorDiffers	Dual 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 colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Maximum magnificationDiffers	0.3x	2x
Number of Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elementsDiffers	1	2
Lens hood modelDiffers	ET-88C	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
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens hood typeKnown for one	Removable lens hood	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
WaterproofKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
DustproofDiffers	Yes	No
Mounting typeKnown for one	Bayonet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Moisture-resistantKnown 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)
Layers per palletDiffers	3 pc(s)	5 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 pc(s)
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers	8.85 cm	7.66 cm
Filter sizeDiffers	82 mm	67 mm
LengthDiffers	199 mm	88.8 mm
WeightDiffers	1.11 kg	390 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package depthDiffers	184 mm	122 mm
Package heightDiffers	332 mm	183 mm
Package weightDiffers	2.1 kg	577.5 g
Package widthDiffers	184 mm	122 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Lens cap modelDiffers	E-82 II	E-67 II
User guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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