The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS and the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM is the longer of the two lenses at 146mm. The Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS with a length of 88mm, is 58mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS's 77mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS and Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS weighs 390g, which means it is 680g (63%) lighter than the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM which has a weight of 1070g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS and the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM has the same Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R100, Canon R8 and Canon R50.
Focal Range
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS has a focal range of 15-30mm and
2.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
24 - 48mm.
On the other hand, the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 112 - 320mm.