Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ vs Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 4identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM has 2.45 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ (2.6 m vs 0.15 m). The Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM has 42 more minimum aperture number than the Canon RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ (64 vs 22). The Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM has 2 more diaphragm blades than the Canon RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ (9 vs 7). Only the Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM has dustproof. Lens structure (elements/groups): 10/9 on the Canon RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ, 26/18 on the Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:10/9
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:26/18
  • Lens type
    • RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:Ultra-wide zoom lens
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:Super telephoto lens
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:0.15 m
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:2.6 m
  • Minimum aperture number
    • RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:22
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:64
  • Number of diaphragm blades
    • RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:7
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:9
  • Maximum magnification
    • RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:0.38x
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:0.34x
  • Product colour
    • RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:Black
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:Black, White
  • Dustproof
    • RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:No
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:Yes

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Comparison of RF-S 14-30 mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ, RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM
36 specifications
Lens system5 differ
Component forMILCMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs10/926/18
Lens typeDiffersUltra-wide zoom lensSuper telephoto lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one78°05' - 41°25'Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for one56°40' - 28°15Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for one88°30' - 48°50'Unknown — not stated by the source
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.15 m2.6 m
Control ringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one22.4 - 48 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Image sensor formatKnown for oneAPS-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens mount interfaceCanon RFCanon RF
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one36Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum aperture numberDiffers2264
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers79
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizerYesYes
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)Unknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
AF actuatorKnown for oneSTMUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Lens coating featuresDiffersSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Air Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Maximum magnificationDiffers0.38x0.34x
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design2 differ
Market segmentKnown for oneConsumerUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, White
DustproofDiffersNoYes
Moisture-resistantKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers6.96 cm16.3 cm
Filter sizeDiffers58 mm52 mm
LengthDiffers62 mm432 mm
WeightDiffers181 g3.14 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Lens cap includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens cap modelKnown for oneE-58 IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear lens cap includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear lens cap modelKnown for oneRFUnknown — not stated by the source
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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