Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
70 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Specifications
| Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 30 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-6.3 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
No current pricing available
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.
