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 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ 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 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ is the longer of the two lenses at 64mm. The Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 with a length of 62mm, is 2mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ also has a larger diameter of 72mm 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 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ 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 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ 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 24g (11%) lighter than the Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ which has a weight of 205g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ has a 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ 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 RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount.
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 Nikon Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ has a focal range of 12-28mm and 2.3X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 18-42mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
