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

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

Canon
62 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Nikon
91 Overall Score

Scores

Street
Canon
65
Nikon
99
Budget
Canon
59
Nikon
93
Travel
Canon
70
Nikon
89
Portrait
Canon
41
Nikon
86
Landscape
Canon
69
Nikon
83
Video Cinema
Canon
63
Nikon
83
Wildlife Sports
Canon
64
Nikon
81
Professional
Canon
55
Nikon
78
Macro
Canon
62
Nikon
70

Specifications

Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ 14-30mmNikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min14 mm16 mm
Focal Length Max30 mm50 mm
Elements109
Groups97
Aspherical Elements24★
ED Elements11
CoatingAir Super Spectra CoatingSuper Integrated Coating
Aperture
Max Aperture22-36★f/3.5
Min Aperture4-6.33.5-6.3
Constant✗✗
Diaphragm Blades77
Build
MountCanon RFNikon Z
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Weather Sealed✗✗
Weight0.18 kg0.14 kg★
Filter Thread58 mm46 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★Stepping Motor
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5 stops★4.5 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance150 mm★200 mm
Max Magnification0.38x★0.2x

Pros & Cons

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

  • Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong versatility (74th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

  • Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile

Pricing

Both products are similarly priced.

Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ 14-30mm0.318score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm0.489score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm offers 1.5x better value for money

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

Newegg
$195
Amazon
$349
Best Buy
$350
Adorama
$369
B&H Photo
$369

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Newegg
$187
Newegg
refurbished$211
B&H Photo
$327
Adorama
$327
Amazon
$327

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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View Details & Prices: Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ 14-30mm View Details & Prices: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm