Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM vs Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ
Both are Canon RF mount zooms for wide-angle and travel — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM | Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 10-18mm | 14-30mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5-6.3 | f/4-6.3 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
Which should you buy?
- the Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ opens wider (f/4-6.3) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM covers 10-18mm and the Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ covers 14-30mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
Where to buy
Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STMSee price on Amazon
Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM and the Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ?
The Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM is 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 zoom, APS-C; the Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ is 14-30mm f/4-6.3 zoom, APS-C. Both fit the Canon RF mount.
Which is better in low light, the Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM or the Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ?
The Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ — its f/4-6.3 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/4.5-6.3 of the other.
Do the Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM and Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Canon RF mount lenses, so they fit Canon EOS R series (full-frame R5/R6/R8) and APS-C (R7/R10/R50).
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