Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ vs Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF

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

Canon · 2025

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

You need more reach: 30mm vs 16mm at the long end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.2 m

Pick the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF if

You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
You want a wider view: 8mm vs 14mm at the wide end

Spec differences

13 differences

Specifications that differ between the Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ and the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF
	Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ	Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF
Brand	Canon	Laowa
Format	not listed	APS-C
Focal length	14-30mm	8-16mm
Max aperture	f/4	f/3.5 ⅓ stop faster
Weight	181 g	not listed
Length	62 mm	not listed
Filter thread	not listed	86 mm
Min focus distance	0.15 m closer	0.2 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.13×
Aperture blades	not listed	5
Optical design	not listed	16 elements / 12 groups
Image stabilization	not listed	No
Released	2025	not listed

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Mount: Canon RF both
Type: Wide Zoom 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.

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