Lens Comparison
Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ vs Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Canon RF)
Key Differences
- Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Canon RF) has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/4).
- Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ has a better min focus distance (12 cm vs 23 cm).
- Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ has a better length (45.8mm vs 60.5mm).
- Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Canon RF) has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
- Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ has a better weight (210g (7.4 oz) vs 265g (9.3 oz)).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 14-30mm | 23mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 12 | 10 |
| Optical Groups | 9 | 8 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 22-48mm | 37-37mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | STM | HLA |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 12 cm | 23 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.34x | 0.21x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | Yes |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | Yes | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $399 | $449 |
| Filter Size | 55mm | 52mm |
| Diameter | 68.4mm | 64.8mm |
| Length | 45.8mm | 60.5mm |
| Weight | 210g (7.4 oz) | 265g (9.3 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
