Canon CN-E 30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L S vs Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S
Canon CN-E 30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L S vs Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S
When comparing Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S and Canon CN-E 30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L S, which one is better?
1. Largest Aperture Comparison
The Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S 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. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.
Winner: Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S
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.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Canon CN-E 30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L S and Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S:
| Canon CN-E 30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L S | Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S | |
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| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF | Missing |
| Focal Length | 30 - 300 mm | 15.5 - 47 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.95 - 3.7 | 2.8 |
| Type | Zoom | Missing |
| Image Stabilization | No | Missing |
| Parfocal | Yes | Missing |
| Autofocus | Hayır | Missing |
| Macro | No | Missing |