Canon debuts three lenses for photographers of varying skills

November 2, 2023November 6, 2023 GaryPageau Canon, RF lenses

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Canon U.S.A., Inc., announced three lenses for various market segments: The RF-S10- 18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM, the RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z, and the RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM lenses. The lenses are expected to be available in December.

The RF-S10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

The $329.99 RF-S10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens offers users of APS-C sensor size EOS R-series cameras an ultra wide-angle zoom. It is aimed at vloggers, travelers, and general shooters. Beginners in video and still photography can make good use of this lens, as well as the more advanced pros, the company said. Key features include:

10–18mm ultra-wide zoom (equivalent to 16-29mm on full-frame camera).
Image Stabilization, for even greater hand-held sharpness and video steadiness.
Compact and lightweight design, making it an excellent choice for travel.
A new optical design, optimized for RF lens mount and APS-C sensor size.
An affordable price tag for those just stepping into ultra-wide video and still imaging.

RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z

Still and video professionals who want a single lens that can handle most tasks with low-light capabilities will find what they’re looking for with the $2,999.00 RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z. This is the world’s first 24-105mm focal length lens combined with consistent f/2.8 maximum aperture, offering true portrait-length telephoto coverage resulting in sharp images. High-end photographers, photojournalists, and video content creators can utilize this lens’ other features that include:

Constant overall length when zooming.
Manual aperture ring for video use.
Optimized optics for high-level video.
Image stabilization.

Power Zoom Adapter

A new Power Zoom Adapter will also be available for the RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z lens, an optional accessory for smooth zooming during video operation. This detachable device allows for more natural movement when zooming in and out, and easier control for solo camera operators. A standard version of the Power Zoom Adapter will be available, as well as a 20-pin port version to support zoom and focus demands. The firmware updates that will be available in early December for the EOS C70 and EOS R5 C cameras will add support for the RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z lens.

The two versions of the Power Zoom Adapter for the RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z will be available in Spring 2024 for an estimated retail price of $999.99, and $1,299.002 for the version with the 20-pin port.

RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM super telephoto

The $1,899.00 RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM super telephoto zoom lens is lightweight and easy to hold, whether it’s a still image of a landscape, or video of a moving target, the company says. Unique features of the RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM lens also include: