Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR vs Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR and Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM.

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Product
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Name Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Release Year 2023 2022
Release Date 2023-07-21 2022-07-12
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Mount Nikon Z Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 130 cm 13 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25
Aperture
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Maximum Aperture F5,6-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F5,6 at 180 mm
F6,3 at 600 mm
Variable Aperture
F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 15 mm
F6,3 at 30 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 7
Optics
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Construction 25 elements  /  17 groups 13 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 6 ED elements, 1 Aspherical element Two ultra-low dispersion elements and one aspherical element. Uses Canon’s Super Spectra Coating (SSC).
Focal Length
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Focal Length 180-600 mm 15-30 mm
Zoom Range 420 mm 15 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops 5.5 stops
Physical
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 110 mm 77 mm
Length 316 mm 88 mm
Weight 2140 gr 390 gr
Other
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 95 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-109 EW-73E
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A