Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Wideangle Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
RF Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 is a member of Canon's RF-S series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Canon RF-S Series Lenses in Canon RF Mount
Reasons to Buy the Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
0.15m / 5.9 inch
181g / 6.4 oz
Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 from Amazon B&H PHOTO
Lens Mount
Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 is compatible with cameras that have a 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 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 has a maximum diameter of 70mm and a total length of 62mm . It weighs 181g / 6.4 oz .
Check the size of the Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 when attached to RF Mount cameras :
Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 Size
Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 has a filter thread of 58mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3:
You can also check All Canon RF Mount Lenses with 58mm Filter Thread Size
Focal Range
Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 has a focal range of 14-30mm and 2.1X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 22.4-48mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
The Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting. Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3's stabilization system is effective up to 5.0 stops .
Lens Breathing Correction Compatibility
The Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 is compatible with Canon cameras that features Breathing Compensation/Correction . This feature adjusts the size of the frame dynamically in-camera during video recording by applying a certain percentage of crop in order to minimize change in framing.
Canon cameras that has the Breathing Compensation/Correction feature are:
Zoom Method
Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compared to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.
Power Zoom
Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 has a Power Zoom feature which consists of a rocker switch and a internal zoom motor where you can change the focal length of the lens by pushing this switch. This method of zoom is smoother and generates less shake than zooming in and out using your hand, especially beneficial while recording video.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.38x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.15m . For a non-macro lens, the 0.38x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS is the only Wideangle Zoom type Canon RF mount lens with higher max magnification than the Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3.
Aperture
Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f4 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 14mm, and a max aperture of f6.3 and minimum aperture of f36 at 30mm .
Focal Length
Max Aperture
Min Aperture
14mm
F4
F22
30mm
F6.3
F36
Optical Formula
Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3's optical formula consists of 10 elements in 9 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
2 PMo Aspheric elements 1 UD Lens Hood
Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 doesn't come with a lens hood. You have to order the hood separately and the model number of the hood is EW-62C .
Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 Lens Hood
What's in the Box of Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3:
Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ Lens (Canon RF) Canon E-58 II Lens Cap Canon Lens Dust Cap RF Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Recommended Accessories for the Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 .
Body Colour
Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 is available in Black color.
Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 Attached to a camera
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ.
Top Alternatives of Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 in Other Lens Mounts
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