Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM 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 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 235 g lighter (390 g vs 625 g)
- You want a wider view: 15mm vs 16mm at the wide end
- You shoot full frame: the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary is made for APS-C
- You want a compact lens: 88.4 mm vs 121.4 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Travel landscapes, casual wide-angle shooting, video
Pick the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4.5)
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 30mm at the long end
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
- You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2022
Spec differences
14 differences| Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM | Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
15-30mm
|
16-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4.5
|
f/3.5
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
390 g
lighter
|
625 g
|
| Length |
88.4 mm
shorter
|
121.4 mm
|
| Diameter |
76.6 mm
|
73.8 mm
slimmer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.5×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 11 groups
|
20 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2022
|
2025
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
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