Canon CN-E 30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L S P vs Canon RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM

Canon CN-E 30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L S P vs Canon RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM

When comparing Canon RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM and Canon CN-E 30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L S P, which one is better?

1. Largest Aperture Comparison

The Canon RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 2 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 RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.

Winner: Canon RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM

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

The Canon CN-E 30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L S P is a Zoom lens while the Canon RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM is a Prime lens. Whether or not a zoom lens or a prime lens is what you need, is up to you to decide; they both have their respective strengths and weaknesses.

Winner: Tied — It depends on your gear

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 RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM:

	Canon CN-E 30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L S P	Canon RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Canon	Canon
Lens Mount	Missing	Canon RF
Focal Length	30 - 300 mm	85 mm
Largest Aperture	2.95 - 3.7	2
Anamorphic	Missing	No
Type	Zoom	Prime
Autofocus	Missing	Evet
Macro	Missing	Yes
Full Frame Coverage	Missing	Yes