Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM vs Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ

Key Differences

  • Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM has a better length (24.7mm vs 45.8mm).
  • Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM has a better weight (120g (4.2 oz) vs 210g (7.4 oz)).
  • Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ has a better min focus distance (12 cm vs 19 cm).
  • Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4).
  • Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM has a better price (msrp) ($299 vs $399).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length28mm14-30mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements912
Optical Groups79
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/4
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameAPS-C
Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent22-48mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSTMSTM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance19 cm12 cm
Max Magnification0.26x0.34x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoYes
General
Price (MSRP)$299$399
Filter Size43mm55mm
Diameter69.2mm68.4mm
Length24.7mm45.8mm
Weight120g (4.2 oz)210g (7.4 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo