
Canon RF Autofocus OIS
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
- Focal length
- 15–30 mm
- Aperture
- f/4.5–6.3
- Weight
- 390 g
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 13 cm
- Length
- 88.4 mm
At a Glance
This 15-30 mm ultra-wide zoom for full-frame Canon RF reaches 0.52x and focuses down to 13 cm, which covers close-up work. Its optical stabilizer is coordinated with the camera's in-body stabilization, and a manual focus close-up mode is included. The aperture is f/4.5-6.3. It suits macro, product, landscape and architecture photography.
Good for
- Macro
- Product
- Landscape
- Architecture
Worth knowing
- Only f/6.3 at the long end: in low light, ISO or shutter time go up.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 15 mm
- Max. focal length
- 30 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/4.5
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/6.3
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 13
- Groups
- 11
- Weight
- 390 g (0.86 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 13 cm (5.12 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:1.9 (0.52×)
- Length
- 88.4 mm (3.48 in)
- Diameter
- 76.6 mm (3.02 in)
- Released
- August 2022
Manufacturer data: global.canon, canon-europe.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM fit?
The Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM is a full-frame lens for Canon RF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 24-48 mm in full-frame terms.
Canon RF cameras
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.
| Lens | Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM | Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM | Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM | Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 15-30 mm | 14-35 mm | 16-28 mm | 15-35 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4.5-6.3 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 390 g | 540 g | 445 g | 840 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 77 mm | 67 mm | 82 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 13 cm | 20 cm | 20 cm | 28 cm |
| Length | 88.4 mm | 99.8 mm | 91 mm | 126.8 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM: FAQ
Does the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM have autofocus?
Yes, the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM has autofocus.
Does the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM have image stabilization?
Yes, the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM has optical image stabilization.
How much does the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM weigh?
The Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM weighs 390 g. It is 88.4 mm long with a diameter of 76.6 mm.
What filter size does the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM use?
The Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM takes 67 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM is 13 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 24-48 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM
14-35mm · f/4
Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM
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Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM
15-35mm · f/2.8
Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ
14-30mm · f/4-6.3
Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6
12-24mm · f/5.6
Canon RF 20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ
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Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
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Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
18-45mm · f/4.5-6.3
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