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Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens

BH #CA15304563RF • MFR #5775C002
 12 reviews
Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens
Key Features
  • RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/4.5 to f/32
  • UD and Aspherical Elements
  • Super Spectra Coating
Compact with wide-angle versatility, the Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM pairs a portable design with a flexible focal length range ideal for landscape, architecture, and street subjects. Complementing the ultra-wide to wide range is also an Optical Image Stabilizer to reduce camera shake and a stepping AF motor that suits both photo and video uses.
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Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2Ultra-Wide Zoom, Ultra-Versatile Design
  • 3Portable Zoom
  • 4Autofocus and Image Stabilization
By B&H Photo's
Ultra-Wide Zoom, Ultra-Versatile Design
Compact with wide-angle versatility, the Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM pairs a portable design with a flexible focal length range ideal for landscape, architecture, and street subjects. Complementing the ultra-wide to wide range is also an Optical Image Stabilizer to reduce camera shake and a stepping AF motor that suits both photo and video uses.
Portable Zoom
  • Covering ultra-wide to wide-angle fields of view, this lens spans a useful range of focal lengths for a variety of subject types, including landscape, architecture, interiors, and street applications.
  • Modest variable maximum aperture contributes to a compact, lightweight design that's ideal for travel and walkaround shooting.
  • Two UD (ultra-low dispersion) glass elements control a variety of chromatic aberrations for high clarity and color accuracy.
  • One aspherical element reduces spherical aberrations and distortion for improved sharpness and accurate rendering.
  • Super Spectra Coating minimizes flare and ghosting for greater contrast when working in strong lighting conditions.
  • Configurable Control Ring can be used to adjust a variety of exposure settings, including aperture, ISO, and exposure compensation.
Autofocus and Image Stabilization
  • An Optical Image Stabilizer helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to 5.5 stops, or 7 stops with coordinated IS, to better enable working in low-light conditions and with slower shutter speeds.
  • STM stepping motor offers fast, quiet, smooth, and accurate autofocus performance that is ideal for video recording as well as still shooting.
  • Close-up focusing capabilities enables working with a 1:2 maximum magnification and a 5.1" minimum focusing distance to suit photographing nearby subjects.

Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
15 to 30mm
Maximum Aperture
f/4.5 to 6.3
Lens Mount
Canon RF
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Yes
Filter Size
67 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/4.5 to 6.3
Minimum Aperture
f/22 to 32
Lens Mount
Canon RF
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
110° 30' to 71° 35'
Minimum Focus Distance
5.1" / 13 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.52x
Macro Reproduction Ratio
1:2
Optical Design
13 Elements in 11 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
7
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Yes
Filter Size
67 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
3 x 3.5" / 76.6 x 88.4 mm
Weight
13.8 oz / 390 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.245 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.7 x 6.8 x 4.7"

Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Reviews

A little large

By Steven
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-06-12

No doubt about its optics and construction, but it was a bit heavy and large to consider as an alternative to the 14-35 for hiking. Decided to return.

Nice wide angle combo lens, Great price

By Kevin
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-04-17

I shoot mainly product and vehicles, so this lens is put in service mainly for interior work, where confines are tight. I generally use this lens between 20mm and 28mm, which provides a field of view that covers the width of a car interior. At these lengths, the distortion, once corrected in Lightroom is minimal. Since most of my work is static, and I generally do not need a lot of bokeh (or don't want it), I am shooting in the f/8-16 range from fixed camera positions, at 100 ASA, with extended exposure times, so the f/4.5-6.3 limitation of this lens is not an issue. I do plan on picking up a primary 24mm lens with Macro to take on close up and wide angle work where controlling depth of field is a factor for products and close space detail shots, so I have no need for the 15-30 to also fill that need. While the 15mm end of this lens does present some distortion, Lightroom does a good job working that out, and as noted, I rarely push things that wide. This is a great lens for walking around, and works as a companion to my 24-240 lens, which, when put together, gives me what I need for a very wide range of purposes.

It gives me the extra wide angle I needed.

By Herbert W.
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-09

It gives me the extra wide angle I needed. I take pictures and videos of model toy trains and wanted a perspective that was right on the layout. Good pictures, nice depth of field. See my YouTube Page Herbert W Koch

Low cost but quality images.

By Jerrold
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-07

I selected this lens to use on my eos rp. I love Canon L lenses but can't afford them. While this is clearly not built like an L lens I find it difficult to tell the difference in my photos. I'm a very happy camper.

Great lightweight lens with excellent IS performance

By Vasha
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-16

This is a great lens for photographing houses handheld - The IS works down to a 1/4 second exposure if you're using good technique.

Great lens for the price

By Mike
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-09-28

I've always been leary of variable aperture lenses but the price was too good to pass up. I gave it a try and I was really impressed. Light, compact and image quality is really good. My only negative is that the lens has no AF/MF switch. You have to change that through the menu within the camera menu.

A great walk around lens for the R50 or R7

By Mark
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-06-08

I purchased this as mainly a walk around lend for the R50 I picked up a few months ago (Great little camera - huge value for the money) This lens is so light and easy to cary in addition to the 18-150 that I keep on the r50 most of the time. The extra 3mm do make a difference with you are dong some landscape pics on the fly. Love it - have not tried it with my R6 yet but I am sure it will be great on that camera too.

Exactly what it is stated to be!

By Ken
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-04-28

Perfect addition to my lens types. Fits and works perfectly with my camera.

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