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Two new budget-friendly lenses for the EOS R system

Canon today announces two brand new lenses, further extending its RF line-up for the EOS R mirrorless system.

The RF 16mm f2.8 is a compact and lightweight wide-angle prime lens that brings a new perspective to the line-up. Offering a wide angle and aperture, it's a versatile option for a range of disciplines. Whether you are a content creator or vlogger, or photographer shooting landscapes, candids or street scenes, this lens will produce an extra-wide field-of-view and exaggerated sense of depth.

The RF 16mm uses an aspherical lens to reduce bulk and Super Spectra coating to minimise flare and ghosting.

It's incredibly compact, almost identical in size to the nifty fifty. It's a 'sweet sixteen'.


The RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM lens is the perfect partner for wildlife enthusiasts – this non L-series lens brings reach but at an affordable price point.

As with the RF 16nmm, the 100-400mm lens utilises an aspherical lens and Super Spectra coating. With similar mechanism to the RF 600mm and 800mm f11 fixed aperture lenses, this lens extends when zooming, but can be stored in a compact form.

It's compatible with Extenders, giving you 560mm and 800mm with the 1.4x and 2x Extenders respectively. And, because the EO SR cameras can autofocus down to f22, you retain full functionality even when using Extenders. 

For more information, specifications and press releases, visit:

https://www.eos-magazine.com/system/lenses/canon-rf-lens-range.html


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