For years, Canon has been known across the world for its premium cameras and lenses, developing world-class glass and consistently raising the bar for what is possible within the imaging industry. This continues with the release of three first-of-their-kind Canon RF zoom lenses that are sure to please Canon shooters. Let’s dive into all three lenses and discuss their key features, who would use them, and what makes each lens unique.
Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Lens
The new Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Lens is one of the most versatile, powerful professional zoom lenses that Canon has ever created. It’s 24-105mm focal range covers wide angle to telephoto with a flat f/2.8 aperture that’s wide enough for portraits — or just about any content needs. It’s weather-sealed construction and fluorine-coated front lens makes it a durable, well-rounded lens that can be a stand-alone, go-to option for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Key Features:
- Focal length of 24 to 105mm
- Maximum and minimum aperture of f/2.8 to f/22
- Weather and dust-resistant
- Super Spectra Coating (SSC) and ASC Air Sphere Coating (ASC) for eliminating light flares and ghosting
- Flourine-coated front lens that protects against dust and moisture
- 5.5 stops correction with in-lens optical image stabilization
- 4 UD elements, 3 aspheric elements
The Canon RF24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Lens would be great for creatives looking to travel with a powerful, capable, do-it-all lens. In the past, Canon has offered RF and EF 24-105mm f/4 lenses that have been popular among travelers and content creators. The Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Lens is the first time Canon has ever paired a 24-105mm focal length with the bright, flat aperture of f/2.8, which provides even more versatility and capability than ever before.
Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM Lens
The Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM Lens is an exciting super telephoto zoom lens that brings an incredibly versatile long focal range. It provides durable weather-sealing in a compact, lightweight design that can go anywhere and shoot in any condition.
Key Features:
- Focal length of 200-800mm
- Maximum and minimum aperture of f/6.3 to f/54
- Weather and dust resistant
- Super Spectra Coating (SSC) for eliminating light flares and ghosting
- 5.5 stops correction with in-lens optical image stabilization
- 17 elements in 11 groups, 3 UD elements
The Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM Lens would be a great lens for any creator needing a compact, lightweight and versatile super telephoto lens for wildlife or sports. You can maintain a great deal of reach, while having the flexibility of a zoom range.
This is the first-ever 200-800mm telephoto lens from Canon. It’s massive focal range and variable aperture looks to bridge the gap between slow and affordable entry-level telephoto lenses and fast, heavy, and expensive professional telephoto lenses.
Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens
The Canon RF-S10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens is an ultra-wide angle RF-S zoom lens, perfectly paired with Canon EOS R APS-C cameras. This lens might be targeted for beginners, but it’s ultra-wide focal range and extremely compact design makes it an intriguing choice, perfect for shooting landscapes, cityscapes and more.
Key Features:
- Focal length of 200-800mm
- Maximum and minimum aperture of f/4.5 to f/32
- Super Spectra Coating (SSC) for helping eliminate light flares and ghosting
- 4.0 stops correction with in-lens optical image stabilization (6.0 stops correction with EOS R series in-body coordinated Image stabilization)
- 12 elements in 10 groups
- 2 UD lenses and one aspheric lenses
The Canon RF-S10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens would a great lens for those who need an wide zoom lens thats ultra lightweight, compact, and travel-friendly. The Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens is Canon’s widest RF-S APS-C lens ever. This focal range, combined with its ultra-compact size changes the game for beginner photographers who need that extra width when shooting landscape scenes, but don’t want the warped fish-eye look.
With the release of the new Canon RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z, Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM, Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lenses, Canon continues to expand its RF series and raise the bar to what’s possible for Canon shooters.
