Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM vs Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ
Both are Canon RF mount zooms for wide-angle and landscape — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM | Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 15-35mm | 14-30mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/4-6.3 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | full-frame | APS-C |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
Which should you buy?
- the Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM opens wider (f/2.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM covers 15-35mm and the Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ covers 14-30mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
- the Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
Where to buy
Check the Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM price on Amazon →
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FAQ
What's the difference between the Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM and the Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ?
The Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM is 15-35mm f/2.8 zoom, full-frame; the Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ is 14-30mm f/4-6.3 zoom, APS-C. Both fit the Canon RF mount.
Which is better in low light, the Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM or the Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ?
The Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM — its f/2.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/4-6.3 of the other.
Do the Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM and Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Canon RF mount lenses, so they fit Canon EOS R series (full-frame R5/R6/R8) and APS-C (R7/R10/R50). Note the Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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