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Canon Introduces 24mm, 15-30mm RF Lenses Share This on LinkedIn   Tweet This   Forward This

12 July 2022

Canon has announced two new RF mount lenses: the RF24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM and RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM. Both lenses are cost-effective, compact and lightweight wide-angle additions to the RF-Mount family, compatible with the complete lineup of EOS R cameras, including the recently-announced Canon EOS R10 and EOS R7 cameras, the company said.

RF25 PRIME

The Canon RF24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM lens is a large-diameter, wide-angle fixed focal length lens with macro capabilities with a magnification of 0.5x. It's the equivalent of a 38mm focal length on an APS-C sensor camera.

The wide-angle of view and built-in STM motor optimize the fnew prime for video, particularly vlogging and other social media uses, Canon said.

Highlights

Highlights of the new prime include:

  • RF Mount lens
  • Full-frame format
  • Aperture Range: f1.8 to f22
  • One UD element, one aspherical element
  • Super Spectra coating
  • STM stepping AF motor
  • 1:2 maximum magnification
  • 5.5" minimum focus
  • Optical image stabilizer
  • Customizable control ring
  • Rounded 9-blade diaphragm

Specifications

Specifications for the 24mm prime include:

CANON RF 24mm f1.8 MACRO IS STM LENS SPECIFICATIONS
Mount Canon RF
Focal Length 24mm
Aperture f1.8 to f22
9 rounded diaphragm blades
Angle of View 84°
Minimum Focus 5.5 inches
Magnification 0.5x
Optical Design 11 elements in 9 groups
Autofocus Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
Filter Thread 52mm
Dimensions 2.9 x 2.5 inches
Weight 9.5 oz.

Price, Availability

Canon said the RF24mm f1.8 Macro IS STM will be available in late August for an $599.99. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.

RF15-30 ZOOM

The Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens is an ultra wide-angle zoom lens. On APS-C sensor cameras, it's the equivalent of a 24-48mm focal range.

Like the new RF24mm, the new zoom has macro capabilities and produces images with beautiful bokeh, with the added flexibility of a zoom range, Canon said.

Highlights

Highlights of the new zoom include:

  • RF Mount lens
  • Full-frame format
  • Aperture Range: f4.5 to f32
  • One UD element, one aspherical element
  • Super Spectra coating
  • STM stepping AF motor
  • 1:2 maximum magnification
  • 5.1" minimum focus
  • Optical image stabilizer
  • Customizable control ring
  • 7-blade diaphragm

Specifications

Specifications for the 15-30mm lens include:

CANON RF 24mm f1.8 MACRO IS STM LENS SPECIFICATIONS
Mount Canon RF
Focal Length 24mm
Aperture f1.8 to f22
9 rounded diaphragm blades
Angle of View 84°
Minimum Focus 5.5 inches
Magnification 0.5x
Optical Design 11 elements in 9 groups
Autofocus Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
Filter Thread 52mm
Dimensions 2.9 x 2.5 inches
Weight 9.5 oz.

Price, Availability

Canon said the RF15-30 f4.5-6.3 IS STM will also be available in late August for $549.99. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.

Canon Introduces RF24mm f1.8 Macro IS STM and RF15-30mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM -- Two New Compact and Lightweight Wide-Angle RF-Mount Lenses

Both Lenses Are Ideal for Entry Level and Photography Enthusiasts Looking for The Next Lens After The Standard Zoom

MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has announced the launch of two new RF-Mount lenses, the RF24mm f1.8 Macro IS STM and RF15-30mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM. The lenses are both high-value, compact and lightweight wide-angle additions to the RF-Mount family and pair perfectly with the complete lineup of EOS R cameras, including the newly announced Canon EOS R10 and EOS R7 cameras.

The Canon RF24mm f1.8 Macro IS STM lens is a large-diameter, wide-angle fixed focal length lens designed for capturing bright and clear images with beautiful bokeh and macro capabilities to get even closer, both features not possible with a standard kit lens. Will Cadena, wedding and portrait photographer touts the focal length saying, "I love this lens! It helps give you the feeling you are right there in the action and the focal length really directs your eye to the center of the frame."

Thanks to the wide-angle of view and built-in STM motor that tracks focus with natural movement, the new RF24mm lens is optimized for video use, particularly vlogging and other social media uses.

Additional RF24mm Features

Additional features of the RF24mm f1.8 Macro IS STM lens include:

  • Fast f1.8 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.
  • 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.

The Canon RF15-30mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM lens is an ultra wide-angle zoom lens designed for a variety of image-capturing moments such as dynamic landscapes and natural snapshots. Travel vlogger Juliana Broste (@TravelingJules) says that a wide-angle lens is her go to, "I've got options -- whether I'm standing super close to my subject or backing up to get a sense of a place, I'm covered."

Like the new RF24mm, this new lens has macro capabilities and produces images with beautiful bokeh, with the added flexibility of a zoom range. The RF15-30 is another excellent option for photographers looking to go beyond the standard zoom lens.

Additional RF15-30mm Features

  • Additional features of the Canon RF15-30mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM lens include:
  • 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.
  • 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.

Price & Availability

The Canon RF24mm f1.8 Macro IS STM and Canon RF15-30 f4.5-6.3 IS STM lenses are scheduled to be available in late August for an estimated retail price of $599.99 and $549.99, respectively.


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