Two new wide-angle lenses have been added to Canon’s RF lens line-up, the RF24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM and the RF15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM.
RF24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM
Canon’s new RF24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM lens is a full-frame, large-diameter, wide-angle fixed focal length lens offering fantastic low-light capabilities and depth-of-field allowing you to capture bright, clear images with beautiful bokeh.
Featuring a minimum focus distance of just 0.14m (5.5in) and a maximum magnification of 0.5x (half life size) you will be able to get up close and personal with even the smallest of subjects.
In addition to it’s wide-angle of view, the RF24mm features a built-in STM motor that Canon says tracks focus with natural movement.
There are 5.5 stops of in-lens optical image stabilization that when mounted on an ROS R Series camera, such as the EOS R3 or EOS R5, it jumps to 6.5 thanks to camera in-body coordinated image stabilization..
Finally, Canon says that the RF24mm lens has been optimized for video use, with vlogging and social media content creation applications in mind.
View RF24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Pricing and Availability at Vistek
RF 24mm Key Features
- Fast f/1.8 maximum aperture for great control over depth of field and bokeh, low-light shooting, and video recording, with fast and reliable autofocus.
- Excellent image quality: highlights include a UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass element, one aspheric element, and Canon SSC (Super Spectra Coating) to help minimize ghosting and flare.
- Minimum focus distance of approx. 5.5 In./0.14 m; close-up magnification 0.5x at minimum focus distance.
- Optical image stabilization — up to 5.5 stops* of shake correction. Up to 6.5 stops Coordinated IS when paired with EOS R series cameras featuring In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS).
- Dedicated, programmable Control Ring with click-stop operation.
- Equivalent to approximately 38mm coverage when used on cameras with APS-C size image sensors. Impressively compact and light at only 0.6 lbs/270g.
- Circular (9 blades) aperture for beautiful, soft backgrounds.
RF15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
The RF15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens is an ultra wide-angle full-frame zoom lens which Canon says was designed for a variety of image-capturing moments such as dynamic landscapes and natural snapshots.
Like the new RF24mm, the RF15-30 also has macro capabilities, with a minimum focusing distance of 0.28m (11.0in) and a maximum magnification of 0.52x when at the 15mm zoom position.
The lens also features up to 5.0 stops of in-lens optical image stabilization that jumps up to 7.0 stops when paired with an EOS R Series camera that features coordinated in-body image stabilization.
Like the RF24mm, the RF15-30mm features a built-in STM motor offering smooth, quiet video AF operation.
Finally, the RF15-30mm lens has also been optimized for video use, making it an extremely versatile lens for both still and video content creators.
View RF15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Pricing and Availability at Vistek
RF16-30mm Key Features
- Equivalent to approximately 24–48mm coverage when used on cameras with APS-C size image sensors.
- Excellent image quality: highlights include two UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass elements, one aspheric element, and Canon SSC (Super Spectra Coating) to help minimize ghosting and flare.
- Optical Image Stabilization — up to 5.0 stops* of shake correction. Up to 7.0 stops of Coordinated IS when paired with EOS R series cameras featuring In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS).
- Equivalent to approximately 24–48mm coverage when used on cameras with APS-C size image sensors.
- Minimum focus distance of approx. 11 in./0.28m (5.1 In./0.13m in manual focus at 15mm zoom position.)
- Canon STM (stepping motor) focus drive, especially suited for smooth, quiet video AF operation.
- Impressively compact and light — approx. 0.9 lbs./390g.