Canon RF-S 14-30mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM PZ vs Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
Both are Canon RF 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 want the lighter lens to carry: 444 g lighter (181 g vs 625 g)
- You want a wider view: 14mm vs 16mm at the wide end
- You want a compact lens: 89.6 mm vs 121.4 mm long
Pick the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary if
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 30mm at the long end
Spec differences
12 differences| Canon RF-S 14-30mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM PZ | Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Focal length |
14-30mm
|
16-300mm
|
| Weight |
181 g
lighter
|
625 g
|
| Length |
89.6 mm
shorter
|
121.4 mm
|
| Diameter |
62 mm
slimmer
|
73.8 mm
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.5×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
20 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, image stabilization, released. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
- Released
- 2025 both
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