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RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
- 15-30mm
- f/4.5
- Wide Zoom
- Stabilized
- 390 g
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Quick answer
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
Verdict
A light way into wide-angle RF full-frame shooting.
About this lens
A 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 wide-angle zoom lens, the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM is designed for Canon RF mount bodies, with Image Stabilizer and stepping-motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Focal length
- 15-30mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Wide Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2022
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 11 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- STM
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 390 g
- Length
- 88.4 mm
- Diameter
- 76.6 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM?
- Travel landscapes
- Casual wide-angle shooting
- Video
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 15–30mm | 61.9–100.4° | 71.6–110.5° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 24–48mm | 41.1–73.7° | 48.5–84.1° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM full-frame?
Yes. It is made for full-frame RF cameras and also works on APS-C RF bodies, where it frames like a 24-48mm lens.
Does the RF 15-30mm have image stabilization?
Yes, it has optical IS that works with in-body stabilization on supporting cameras.
RF 15-30mm vs RF 14-35mm F4 L?
The 14-35 is brighter, sharper and weather-sealed; the 15-30 is much lighter.
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