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Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ vs Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 RF

Both are Canon RF lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ if

  • You want a wider view: 14mm vs 18mm at the wide end

Pick the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 RF if

  • You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
  • You need more reach: 300mm vs 30mm at the long end

Spec differences

15 differences
Specifications that differ between the Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ and the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 RF
Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 RF
Brand
Canon
Tamron
Type
Wide Zoom
Superzoom
Format
not listed
APS-C
Focal length
14-30mm
18-300mm
Max aperture
f/4
f/3.5 ⅓ stop faster
Weight
181 g
not listed
Length
62 mm
not listed
Diameter
not listed
75.5 mm
Filter thread
not listed
67 mm
Max magnification
not listed
0.5×
Aperture blades
not listed
7
Optical design
not listed
19 elements / 15 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
VXD
Image stabilization
not listed
Yes
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
3 identical specs hidden: mount, min focus distance, released. Show all
Mount
Canon RF both
Min focus distance
0.15 m both
Released
2025 both

Our notes

Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ

A 14-30mm f/4-6.3 APS-C wide-angle zoom lens, the Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ is designed for Canon RF mount bodies, with Image Stabilizer and stepping-motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

Our notes

Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 RF

Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 RF: a superzoom lens with a 18-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Canon RF mount cameras. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.

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