Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM vs Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM is faster by 2.6 stops (f/1.8 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
- Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM is lighter by 120g.
- Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM goes wider (15mm vs 24mm).
- Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM reaches further (30mm vs 24mm).
| Spec | RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM | RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Macro |
| Focal length | 15-30mm (wider) | 24mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 | f/1.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Af motor | STM | STM |
| Elements | 13 | 11 |
| Weight g | 390.0 | 270.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 67 | 52 |
| Length mm | 88.4 | 63.1 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 76.6 | 74.4 |
| Min focus m | n/a | 0.14 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.5 |
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
A wide-angle zoom for Canon RF full-frame bodies with stabilization and a stepping motor. Small and light.
Pros
- Compact and light (390 g)
- Image stabilization
- STM focusing
- 67mm filter thread
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- Less sharp than the L zooms
- Relies on in-camera correction
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM
A wide prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with 0.5x macro, stabilization and a stepping motor.
Pros
- Image stabilization
- 0.5x macro
- Compact (270 g)
- Close focus 0.14 m
Cons
- Only f/1.8
- Relies on distortion corrections