Canon today announced the launch of two new affordable full-frame lenses for the RF system, the RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM and the RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM.
RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM
The RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM is a compact and versatile wide-angle 24mm prime lens. Weighing just 270g and featuring a gear type STM motor which enables fast and quiet focusing, the RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM is perfect for travel and landscape photographers. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 14cm (0.5x magnification), enabling photographers and vloggers to focus extremely close to their subject, while still being able to capture the wider environment around it.
Equipped with a customisable Lens Control Ring, photographers can easily fine tune ISO, aperture and switch between AF methods and with a dedicated focus ring to give greater control during manual focusing. When used with compatible cameras, the lens information is displayed to offer even greater focusing assistance with the RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM. Lens construction consists of 11 elements in 9 groups, with super spectra coating to prevent ghosting and flare. The RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM employs a 5-stop Optical Image Stabiliser which increases to 6.5-stops of IS when used alongside an EOS R series body featuring In Body Image Stabiliser.
RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
The RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM boasts a 15–30mm focal range which is perfect for capturing travel, landscapes or vlogs. This ultra-wide-angle lens means photographers and vloggers can get more into each shot, to capture subjects such as buildings and landscapes. The RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM has a 5.5-stop Optical Image Stabiliser which allows longer shutter speeds for hand-held shooting and video. When used with an EOS R System body featuring In Body Image Stabiliser, users can obtain up to an incredible 7 stops for steady, shake free stills and video. The RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM is compact weighing just 390g. Featuring a leadscrew-type STM focusing motor, the RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM can quickly focus on fast moving subjects.
A versatile lens, the RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM also has macro capabilities, thanks to the 0.52x magnification of this lens. The new optical design of the RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM features aspherical and precision moulded elements and lens coatings, to capture every detail. A combined Focus and Lens Control Ring allows users to change settings without taking their eye off the subject.
RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM Key Features:
• Compact 24mm prime lens
• Large f/1.8 aperture with 9 blades
• 5-stop Optical Image Stabilizer (CIPA standards)
• 6.5-stop Combined Image Stabilizer with selected EOS R Bodies (CIPA standards)
• Compact and lightweight at just 270g
• Gear type STM motor
• 14cm minimum focusing distance with 0.5x magnification
RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Key Features:
• Ultra-wide-angle zoom lens offering 15-30mm focal range
• 5.5-stop Optical Image Stabilizer (CIPA standards)
• 7-stop Combined Image Stabilizer with selected EOS R Bodies (CIPA standards)
• Lightweight lens at 390g
• Leadscrew type STM motor
• Maximum magnification of 0.52x
Pricing and availability
The RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM is priced at £719.99 and is available for pre-order with shipping expected to begin around the 31st August 2022.
The RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM is priced at £669.99 and is available for pre-order with shipping expected to begin around the 30th September 2022.
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