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
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

Fujifilm
79 Overall Score

Scores

Professional
Canon
55
Fujifilm
80
Macro
Canon
62
Fujifilm
78
Video Cinema
Canon
63
Fujifilm
75
Wildlife Sports
Canon
64
Fujifilm
70
Street
Canon
65
Fujifilm
70
Travel
Canon
70
Fujifilm
60
Landscape
Canon
69
Fujifilm
64
Budget
Canon
59
Fujifilm
68
Portrait
Canon
41
Fujifilm
60

Specifications

Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ 14-30mmFujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm
Optics
Typezoomprime
Focal Length Min14 mm18 mm
Focal Length Max30 mm18 mm
Elements1015
Groups99
Aspherical Elements23★
ED Elements11
CoatingAir Super Spectra CoatingSuper EBC coating
Aperture
Max Aperture22-36★f/16
Min Aperture4-6.3f/1.4
Constant✗✓★
Diaphragm Blades79★
Build
MountCanon RFFujifilm X
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Weather Sealed✗✓★
Weight0.18 kg★0.37 kg
Filter Thread58 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTMLinear motor★
Stabilization✓★✗
Stabilization Stops5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance150 mm★200 mm
Max Magnification0.38x1:6.67★

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)

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Pricing

Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ 14-30mm is $854 cheaper (5.4x less).

Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ 14-30mm0.318score per dollar
vs
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm0.075score per dollar

Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ 14-30mm offers 4.2x 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

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

Newegg
$1,049
Best Buy
$1,050
Amazon
$1,199
B&H Photo
$1,199
Adorama
$1,199

Verdict

★ Winner: Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

Scores 79 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.

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

TravelLandscape

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetPortraitProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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