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 Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S 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. Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S is the longer of the two lenses at 85mm. The Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 with a length of 62mm, is 23mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3's 70mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 and Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S 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 Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S 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 304g (62%) lighter than the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S which has a weight of 485g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S has a 82mm 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 82mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R50 V , Canon R100 and Canon R50 for the Canon RF Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
14-30mm but while Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 has the fastest aperture of
F4-6.3 , the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S's widest aperture value is
F4 .
