Canon CN-E 30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L S P vs Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S P

Canon CN-E 30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L S P vs Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S P

When comparing Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S P and Canon CN-E 30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L S P, which one is better?

1. Largest Aperture Comparison

The Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S P has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 2.8 compared to the 2.95 - 3.7 aperture of Canon CN-E 30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L S P. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S P wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.

Winner: Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S P

Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.

2. Lens Type Comparison

Both lenses are Zoom lenses, which means that you can choose both Canon CN-E 30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L S P or Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S P if you're looking for that type of lens.

Winner: Tied

Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.

Specifications

Full specifications table of Canon CN-E 30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L S P and Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S P:

	Canon CN-E 30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L S P	Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S P
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Canon	Canon
Focal Length	30 - 300 mm	15.5 - 47 mm
Largest Aperture	2.95 - 3.7	2.8
Type	Zoom	Zoom