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Canon RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ vs Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 4identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM has 2.35 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ (2.5 m vs 0.15 m). The Canon RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ has 33.2 more maximum aperture number than the Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM (36 vs 2.8). The Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM has 10 more minimum aperture number than the Canon RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ (32 vs 22). Component for: MILC on the Canon RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ, SLR on the Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM. Lens structure (elements/groups): 10/9 on the Canon RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ, 17/13 on the Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM.

  • Component for
    • RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:MILC
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:SLR
  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:10/9
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:17/13
  • Lens type
    • RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:Ultra-wide zoom lens
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:Super telephoto lens
  • Lens viewing angle, horizontal
    • RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:78°05' - 41°25'
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:5.3°
  • Lens viewing angle, vertical
    • RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:56°40' - 28°15
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:3.3°
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:0.15 m
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:2.5 m
  • Maximum aperture number
    • RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:36
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:2.8
  • Minimum aperture number
    • RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:22
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:32

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Comparison of RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ, RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM
39 specifications
Lens system10 differ
Component forDiffersMILCSLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs10/917/13
Lens typeDiffersUltra-wide zoom lensSuper telephoto lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers78°05' - 41°25'5.3°
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers56°40' - 28°153.3°
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for one88°30' - 48°50'Unknown — not stated by the source
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.15 m2.5 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 interfaceKnown for oneCanon RFUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum aperture numberDiffers362.8
Minimum aperture numberDiffers2232
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers79
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Image stabilizerYesYes
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)Unknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizer number of stopsDiffers55.5
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 - 32
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 mm
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 magnificationDiffers0.38x0.17x
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Market segmentKnown for oneConsumerUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, White
DustproofKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Moisture-resistantKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers6.96 cm16.3 cm
Filter sizeDiffers58 mm52 mm
LengthDiffers62 mm367 mm
WeightDiffers181 g2.89 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Lens cap includedYesYes
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
Technical detailsidentical
Viewing angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.1°

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