The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 and the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM 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-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM is the longer of the two lenses at 94mm. The Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 with a length of 62mm, is 32mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM's 69mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 and Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 and the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM Size and Weight 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-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 weighs 181g, which means it is 89g (32%) lighter than the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM which has a weight of 270g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 and the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM has the same Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R50 V , Canon R100 and Canon R50 .
Focal Range
Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 has a focal range of 14-30mm and
2.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
22.4-48mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM has a focal range of 55-210mm and 3.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 88-336mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
