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Canon Announces RF 24-105mm STM Zoom
12 February 2020
Canon has introduced its RF 24-105mm f4-7.1 IS STM zoom lens, featuring a compact and lightweight body at an affordable price.
"Since the introduction of the EOS R system in late 2018, our goal has always been to develop full-frame mirrorless cameras and lenses to match every skill level of photographers, from entry-level to advanced professionals," said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc.
"Having a firm grasp on the needs of our customers looking for an impressive compact, lightweight lens at an affordable price point, the RF 24-105mm lens is the quintessential lens to have in any creator's camera bag."
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the new lens include:
- RF mount
- Full-frame format
- STM stepping AF motor
- Center macro focus
- 1:2 magnification
- Optical image stabilizer
- Maximum magnification of 0.4x at 105mm
- Minimum focus distance of 0.43 feet
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the zoom include:
CANON RF 24-105mm IS LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount RF mount Focal Length 24mm to 105mm Aperture f4 to f7.1
7 circular diaphragm bladesAngle of View 84° to 23°20' Minimum Focus 5.16 inches Magnification 0.5x Optical Design 13 elements in 11 groups
1 aspherical lensAutofocus Yes Image Stabilization Yes Filter Thread 67mm Dimensions 3.0 x 3.5 inches Weight 13.92 oz. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Canon said the RF 24-105mm f4-7.1 IS STM lens will sell for $399.99 and will also be available as a body-and-lens kit with the EOS R and RP cameras. No shipping date was disclosed.
Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
For more information see the news release below.
Adding to your Lens Arsenal: Canon Introduces its New RF 24-105mm STM Standard Zoom Lens
New Compact, Lightweight Standard Zoom RF lens is Ideal for Users Looking to Add to their RF Lens Collection at an Affordable Price
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Whether it's evoking an emotion, telling a story or reminiscing about a moment in time, visual creators of all levels know that a high quality, trusted lens is necessary to capture the essence and power of an image. Creating for the creators, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the introduction of its newest RF lens, the RF 24-105mm f4-7.1 IS STM standard zoom lens. The new compact and lightweight RF lens will be the perfect addition to a creator's collection, delivering on quality output at an affordable price.
"Since the introduction of the EOS R system in late 2018, our goal has always been to develop full-frame mirrorless cameras and lenses to match every skill level of photographers, from entry-level to advanced professionals," said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "Having a firm grasp on the needs of our customers looking for an impressive compact, lightweight lens at an affordable price point, the RF 24-105mm lens is the quintessential lens to have in any creator's camera bag."
Cementing Canon's vision for the EOS R line to become as widely popular as its celebrated lineup of EOS dSLR line, the new RF 24-105mm f4-7.1 IS STM lens pairs quality output with an affordable price. The lens is compact enough to carry every day, at 3.5in (88.8mm) in length and weighing in at 13.9oz (395g) and has a long zoom range starting 24mm wide within compact and lightweight body. The new lens also possesses Optical Image Stabilization Technology, which helps steady camera shake up to five stops[!], reducing image blur. The lens also includes Movie Servo AF using STM (stepping-motor) technology that contributes to both fast autofocus for still images as well as smooth, quiet autofocus for video in conjunction with camera's Dual Pixel CMOS AF on compatible Canon full-frame mirrorless cameras.
Additional noteworthy features of the RF 24-105mm STM standard zoom lens include:
- Control Ring for Direct Setting Changes
- 12-pin Communication System
- Maximum Magnification of 0.4x at 105mm
- Minimum focus distance of .13m (0.43ft) using Center Focus Macro
Availability and Pricing
The Canon EOS RF 24-105mm f4-7.1 IS STM lens has an estimated retail price of $399.99 for the lens only. It will also be sold as a body-and-lens kit with the EOS R and RP cameras.