Canon RF-S 14-30mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM PZ vs Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF
Both are Canon RF wide zoom lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon RF-S 14-30mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM PZ if
- You need more reach: 30mm vs 16mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF does not
Pick the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF if
- You want a wider view: 8mm vs 14mm at the wide end
Spec differences
13 differences| Canon RF-S 14-30mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM PZ | Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Laowa
|
| Focal length |
14-30mm
|
8-16mm
|
| Weight |
181 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
89.6 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
62 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
86 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.2 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.13×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
5
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
16 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2025
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
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