Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM vs Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

45specifications compared
21differ
24identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM has 1.3 more maximum aperture number than the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM (6.3 vs 5). The Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM has 2.6 more minimum aperture number than the Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM (7.1 vs 4.5). The Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM has 1.5 more image stabilizer stops than the Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM (7 vs 5.5). Lens structure (elements/groups): 11/8 on the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM, 13/11 on the Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM. Lens type: Telephoto zoom lens on the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM, Ultra-wide lens on the Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM.

Lens structure (elements/groups)
- RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM:11/8
- RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:13/11
Lens type
- RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM:Telephoto zoom lens
- RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:Ultra-wide lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontal
- RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM:23° 20' - 6° 10'
- RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:100° 25' - 61°55'
Lens viewing angle, vertical
- RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM:15° 40' - 4° 5'
- RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:77° 20' - 43° 35'
Lens viewing angle, diagonal
- RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM:27° 50' - 7° 25'
- RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:110° 30'- 71° 35'
Focal length range
- RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM:55 - 210 mm
- RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:15 - 30 mm
Image sensor format
- RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM:APS-C
- RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:Full frame
Maximum aperture number
- RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM:5
- RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:6.3

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Comparison of RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM, RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
71 specifications	A Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM View product	B Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM View product
Lens system11 differ
Component for	MILC	MILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs	11/8	13/11
Lens typeDiffers	Telephoto zoom lens	Ultra-wide lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	23° 20' - 6° 10'	100° 25' - 61°55'
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers	15° 40' - 4° 5'	77° 20' - 43° 35'
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers	27° 50' - 7° 25'	110° 30'- 71° 35'
Focal length rangeDiffers	55 - 210 mm	15 - 30 mm
Control ring	Yes	Yes
Image sensor formatDiffers	APS-C	Full frame
Lens mount interface	Canon RF	Canon RF
Maximum aperture numberDiffers	5	6.3
Minimum aperture numberDiffers	7.1	4.5
Number of aspheric elements	1	1
Number of diaphragm blades	7	7
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Image stabilizer type	Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)	Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Image stabilizer number of stopsDiffers	7	5.5
Image stabilizer number of stops (OIS)Differs	4.5	5.5
Image stabilizer number of stops (IBIS x OIS)	7	7
Focus adjustmentKnown for one	Auto/Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Closest focusing distanceKnown for one	0.73 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Macro ratioKnown for one	1:3.6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Teleconverter/Extender compatibleKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
AF actuator	STM	STM
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
Camera brands compatibility	Canon	Canon
Distance informationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Lens coating features	Super Spectra Coating (SSC)	Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Lens colour	Black	Black
Manual focus	Yes	Yes
Maximum magnificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x
Number of Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elements	2	2
Lens hood	Yes	Yes
Lens hood modelDiffers	ET-60B	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
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
WaterproofKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Dustproof	No	No
Mounting typeKnown for one	Bayonet	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeatherproofKnown for one	No	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 pallet	5 pc(s)	5 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	Taiwan	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers	6.9 cm	7.66 cm
Filter sizeDiffers	55 mm	67 mm
LengthDiffers	135 mm	88.8 mm
WeightDiffers	270 g	390 g
Packaging data3 differ
Package depth	122 mm	122 mm
Package heightDiffers	122 mm	183 mm
Package weightDiffers	468 g	577.5 g
Package widthDiffers	183 mm	122 mm
Package volumeKnown for one	2723 cm³	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Lens cap included	Yes	Yes
Lens cap modelDiffers	E-55 II	E-67 II
Rear lens cap included	Yes	Yes
Rear lens cap model	RF	RF
User guide	Yes	Yes

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