Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ vs Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
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 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: 62 mm vs 121.4 mm long
Pick the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary 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
16 differences| Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ | Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Format |
not listed
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
14-30mm
|
16-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
181 g
lighter
|
625 g
|
| Length |
62 mm
shorter
|
121.4 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
73.8 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.15 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.5×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
20 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Image stabilization |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
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- Mount
- Canon RF 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
Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
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