Full Specifications
| Focal Length | 15-30mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 |
| Lens Mount | RF-Mount |
| Optical Stabilization | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.13m |
| Weight | 390g |
| Dimensions | 76.6 x 88.4 mm |
| Optical Elements | 13 elements |
| Optical Groups | 11 groups |
| Price (MSRP) | $500 |
What Users Think
Pros
- Lightweight and compact, making it ideal for travel and hiking.
- Good sharpness at the center throughout the zoom range, especially at 15mm.
- Affordable price point for a wide-angle lens.
- Close focusing capability allows for interesting compositions.
- Decent performance for video, especially for vlogging and casual use.
Cons
- Significant vignetting at 15mm, which may require correction in post-processing.
- Softness in the corners, especially noticeable when shooting wide open.
- Variable aperture (f/4.5-6.3) can limit performance in low light conditions.
- Some users report poor autofocus performance in low light, causing missed shots.
Community Verdict
The Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM offers a good balance of portability, decent image quality, and affordability, making it suitable for casual photography and videography. However, vignetting and corner softness at wider focal lengths could be drawbacks for more discerning photographers.
"{'text': 'The corner sharpness is better than expected... overall very happy with the size, weight and results.', 'context': 'User feedback in a thread discussing RF 15-30 performance.'}"
- Reddit user
"{'text': 'The RF 15-30 can open to f/4.5... but the RAW vignetted quite a bit though.', 'context': 'Comment from a user evaluating vignetting issues at 15mm.'}"
- Reddit user
"{'text': 'ISO 1600... on any camera is always going to have enough noise to start interfering with detail.', 'context': 'User discussion about the impacts of ISO performance with the lens.'}"
- Reddit user
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