Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ

Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ

Canon
73 Overall Score
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7Artisans Lite Series AF351.8ZB 35mm

7Artisans Lite Series AF351.8ZB 35mm

7Artisans
65 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ

No customer feedback yet

7Artisans Lite Series AF351.8ZB 35mm

92 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews

The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance. Users appreciate its lightweight design compared to alternatives and find it a reliable professional tool for both photography and video. A few Q&A entries note that internal stabilizer movement when powered off is normal, not a defect.

Pros
  • Sharp image quality
  • Fast and snappy autofocus
  • Excellent low-light performance
  • Lightweight design
  • Great for video
Cons
  • Internal stabilizer movement when off
  • Not parfocal
  • Focus-by-wire system
  • Manufactured in Thailand (perceived quality concern)
👍 Image quality 5
👍 Autofocus performance 4
👍 Low light performance 2
🤔 Build quality 5
👍 Weight and portability 2
👍 Video suitability 2

Scores

Street
Canon
78
7Artisans
52
Video Cinema
Canon
76
7Artisans
45
Travel
Canon
71
7Artisans
40
Macro
Canon
68
7Artisans
57
Landscape
Canon
68
7Artisans
46
Budget
Canon
67
7Artisans
55
Portrait
Canon
66
7Artisans
53
Wildlife Sports
Canon
65
7Artisans
40
Professional
Canon
61
7Artisans
43

Specifications

Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ7Artisans Lite Series AF351.8ZB 35mm
Optics
Typezoomprime
Focal Length Min14 mm35 mm
Focal Length Max30 mm35 mm
Elements1011
Groups98
Aspherical Elements22
ED Elements11
CoatingAir Super Spectra Coating—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/6.3f/16
Min Aperture4-6.3f/1.8
Constant✗✗
Diaphragm Blades711★
Build
MountCanon RFSony E
FormatAPS-Cfull-frame★
Weather Sealed✗✗
Weight0.18 kg★0.43 kg
Filter Thread58 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★Autofocus
Stabilization✓★✗
Stabilization Stops5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance150 mm★400 mm
Max Magnification0.38x★—

Pros & Cons

Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ

  • Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong versatility (75th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile

7Artisans Lite Series AF351.8ZB 35mm

  • Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ is ¥22,400 cheaper (1.8x less).

Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ0.002score per dollar
vs
7Artisans Lite Series AF351.8ZB 35mm0.001score per dollar

Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ offers 2.0x better value for money

Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ

7Artisans Lite Series AF351.8ZB 35mm

Verdict

★ Winner: Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ

Scores 73 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.

Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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