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Two new wide-angle RF lenses for EOS enthusiasts

Canon has announced the launch of two new affordable full frame RF lenses: the RF 24mm f1.8 MACRO IS STM and RF 15-30mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM.

The RF 24mm f1.8 MACRO IS STM is a compact and versatile wide-angle 24mm prime lens. Weighing just 270g and featuring a gear type STM motor which enables fast and quiet focusing, the RF 24mm f1.8 MACRO IS STM is ideal for travel and landscape photographers. It's equipped with image stabilisation – offering up to 5-stop benefit – making it a versatile tool for both stills and video, whether in low light or for hand-held close-ups. With a minimum focusing distance of 14cm (0.5x magnification), this lens offers huge creative potential in a small package.

Press release and full specifications of the RF 24mm f1.8 MACRO IS STM lens

The RF 15-30mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM is an ultra-wide-angle lens, useful for capturing the full context and scale of subjects such as buildings and stunning natural landscapes. It has a 5.5-stop optical Image Stabilizer (IS) which allows for longer shutter speeds for hand-held shooting and slick video. Weighing just 390g this lens offers a compact, robust design. Featuring a leadscrew-type STM focusing motor, the RF 15-30mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM can quickly focus on fast moving subjects. The new optical design of the RF 15-30mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM features aspherical and precision moulded elements and lens coatings.

Not to be outdone by the RF 24mm, the RF 15-30mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM lens also has half life-size (0.52x) magnification when in manual focus mode (at 15mm setting).

Press release and full specifications of the RF 15-30mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM lens

Both lenses also combine with in-body image stabilisation (IBIS) on selected EOS R-series models to give an extra 1.5-stop benefit.

The RF 24mm f1.8 MACRO IS STM will retail at £719.99 / €819.99.
The RF 15-30mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM will retail at £669.99 / €759.99.


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