The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 16mm F1.4 C and the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS 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. Sigma 16mm F1.4 C is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS with a length of 88mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Sigma 16mm F1.4 C's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 16mm F1.4 C and Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 16mm F1.4 C and the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS 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 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS weighs 390g, 3% (15g) lighter than the Sigma 16mm F1.4 C's weight of 405g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 16mm F1.4 C and the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS have the same Filter thread size of 67mm .
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 16mm F1.4 C and the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS 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
Sigma 16mm F1.4 C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
25.6mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the 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 .
