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Canon Introduces RF 14-35mm f4 L Prime
28 June 2021
Canon has announced the RF 14-35mm f4 L IS USM lens for full-frame EOS R-series cameras, the broadest range ever in a Canon wide-angle zoom for full-frame autofocus cameras.
Compact and lightweight at 1.2 lbs., the lens accepts conventional, 77mm screw-in filters, rather noteworthy on a lens for full-frame cameras with 14mm ultra-wide coverage. Additionally, the lens's close-focusing capability is exceptional for an ultra-wide zoom of its type, the company said.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the new zoom include:
- Compact design
- 1.2 lbs.
- Minimum focusing of 7.9 inches at all focal lengths
- Maximum magnification of 0.38x at 35mm zoom setting
- Optical Image Stabilizer with up to 5.5 stops of shake correction
- Up to 7 stops of shake correction with Canon EOS R series cameras
- High speed, smooth and quiet autofocus with Canon's Nano USM
- Control Ring for direct setting changes of aperture, shutter speed, ISO speed and exposure compensation
- Dust and weather-resistance on par with other Canon L-series lenses
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the 14-35mm lens include:
CANON RD 14-35mm LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Canon RF Focal Length 14mm to 35mm Aperture f4 to f22 Angle of View 114° to 63° Minimum Focus 7.9 inches Magnification 0.38x Optical Design 16 elements in 12 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization Yes Filter Thread 77mm Dimensions 3.3 x 3.9 x 3.3 inches Weight 1.2 lbs. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Canon said the RF 14-35mm f4 L IS USM lens will be available in August for $1,699. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
Canon Introduces New RF 14-35mm f4 L IS USM Lens Broadening Imaginative Possibilities For Still And Video
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Canon U.S.A., Inc. has announced the RF 14-35mm f4 L IS USM lens. This dramatic new lens brings 14mm, ultra wide-angle coverage to full-frame EOS R-series users. On top of the ultra-wide capabilities, the 14-35mm zoom range is the broadest ever in a Canon wide-angle zoom for full-frame AF cameras. For many Canon users, one single lens can potentially handle all wide-angle needs, from vivid, creative ultra-wide imagery to traditional street photography.
The new wide-angle lens is designed for use within the expanding family of EOS R full-frame mirrorless cameras, including the upcoming EOS R3, currently in development. Whether you capture stills, video or like many creatives today -- both -- this new wide-angle lens from Canon can help elevate users' content game when capturing images or video in a wide variety of situations, such as landscape, architecture and travel.
A compact overall design and extremely modest overall weight of just 1.2 lbs. -- along with excellent balance, during hand-held or even gimbal-mounted operation -- add to RF 14-35mm f4 L IS USM inviting character. A key feature, sure to appeal to many landscape and nature photographers, is this lens's ability to accept conventional, 77mm screw-in filters. This is especially noteworthy on a lens for full-frame cameras with 14mm ultra-wide coverage. Additionally, the lens's close-focusing capability is exceptional for an ultra-wide zoom of its type.
Image Stabilization further enhances the RF 14-35mm's appeal for low-light still imagery and for steady yet striking wide video footage. Up to 5.5 stopsi of optical Image Stabilization is built-in and Coordinated IS with cameras such as the EOS R6 and EOS R5 delivers up to 7 stopsii of shake-correction. This can mean sharper hand-held images in low light, even at extremely slow shutter speeds.
The Canon RF 14-35mm f4 L IS USM lens features a bright, constant f4 maximum aperture, L-Series optical construction -- highlighted by three UD-glass elements and three Aspherical elements -- and many of the company's most advanced proprietary lens coatings, including Sub-wavelength Structure Coating and Air Sphere Coating. These superb lens coatings help minimize ghosting and flaring. Lens placement and coatings are also optimized to help users get clear, high-contrast images, even when there is a bright light source either in or immediately outside, the frame. Additional features of the Canon RF 14-35mm f4 L IS USM include:
- Compact design. Approximately 1.2 lbs. in weight.
- Minimum focusing of 7.9 inches at all focal lengths and a maximum magnification of 0.38x at 35mm zoom setting.
- Optical Image Stabilizer with up to 5.5 stops of shake correction.
- Up to 7 stops of shake correction when paired with Canon EOS R series cameras that feature In-Body Image Stabilizer.
- High speed, smooth and quiet autofocus with Canon's Nano USM.
- Control Ring for direct setting changes of aperture, shutter speed, ISO speed and exposure compensation.
- Superb dust and weather-resistance on par with other Canon L-series lenses.
Pricing and Availability
The Canon RF 14-35mm f4 L IS USM lens is scheduled to be available in August for an estimated retail price of $1,699. For additional information, please visit usa.canon.com.