Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ Review (so far)

March 26, 2025 | Mark Goldstein |
  1. Ease
    of Use
  2. Sample
    Images
  3. Lens
    Specs
  4. Rating &
    Conclusion
  5. Main
    Rivals
  6. Review
    Roundup
  7. Comment
  8. More…

    Introduction

    The Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ is an affordable ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for Canon EOS R APS-C cropped sensor mirrorless cameras.

    This new lens allows you to effortlessly create high-quality videos. Its video-first features include an internal power zoom for smooth focal length transitions, Optical Image Stabilisation for shake-free handheld footage and a 14mm ultra-wide angle for easy solo shooting.

    With two-step variable speeds and 15 adjustable levels, the power zoom delivers precise, polished transitions for high-quality footage.

    The RF-S 14-30MM F4-6.3 IS STM PZ is lightweight and compact, weighing in at just 181g with a non-extending design for consistent balance on tripods and gimbals.

    This is the fifth RF-S lens in the range. Optically it features 10 elements in 9 groups including two PMo aspherical elements and one UD element to help control chromatic aberrations and distortion and offers an effective focsal range of 22.4-48mm in 35mm full-frame terms.

    It has a Super Spectra Coating to reduce flare and ghosting and a 7 blade diaphragm which creates an attractive blur to the out-of-focus areas of the image.

    The Canon 14-30mm is equipped with an optical Image Stabilizer that offers up to 5-stops of built-in stabilisation.

    It offers an impressive 0.38x magnification at the 30mm focal length and a 15cm minimum focus distance, whilst using cost effective 58mm filters.

    There's a configurable combined focus/control ring on the lens barrel which allows you to either manually focus or quickly change the exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture and ISO settings.

    The Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ lens is priced at £379.99 / €439.99 in the UK and Europe, respectively. It is made in Taiwan.

    Ease of Use

    Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ

    Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ

    Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ

    Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ

    Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ

    Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ

    Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ

    Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ

    Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ

    Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ

    Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ

    1. Ease
      of Use
    2. Sample
      Images
    3. Lens
      Specs
    4. Rating &
      Conclusion
    5. Main
      Rivals
    6. Review
      Roundup
    7. Comment