Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ vs Canon RF 20-50mm f/4 L IS USM PZ
Both are Canon RF mount zooms for wide-angle and landscape — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ | Canon RF 20-50mm f/4 L IS USM PZ |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 14-30mm | 20-50mm |
| Max aperture | f/4-6.3 | f/4 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | APS-C | full-frame |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
Which should you buy?
- the Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ covers 14-30mm and the Canon RF 20-50mm f/4 L IS USM PZ covers 20-50mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
- the Canon RF 20-50mm f/4 L IS USM PZ covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
Where to buy
Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZSee price on Amazon
Canon RF 20-50mm f/4 L IS USM PZSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ and the Canon RF 20-50mm f/4 L IS USM PZ?
The Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ is 14-30mm f/4-6.3 zoom, APS-C; the Canon RF 20-50mm f/4 L IS USM PZ is 20-50mm f/4 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the Canon RF mount.
Do the Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ and Canon RF 20-50mm f/4 L IS USM 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). Note the Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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