- Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM and the RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
- Specifications, Availability and Prices
- Sample photos
Canon, a renowned leader in imaging technology, has recently introduced two exceptional RF lenses designed to elevate the photography and videography experience for enthusiasts and professionals alike. These lenses, the RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM and the RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z, offer a perfect blend of cutting-edge technology and versatility, making them ideal for a wide range of applications.
RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM: Versatility in Telephoto Excellence
The RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM is a game-changing lens, offering a remarkable combination of powerful telephoto capabilities and advanced Image Stabilization. Canon’s engineers have crafted a lens that’s not only versatile but also user-friendly, allowing many to hand-hold this super-telephoto lens.
At just approximately 4.5 pounds, this lens’s weight is impressively manageable for its class, ensuring you can comfortably shoot handheld or with a monopod. With Image Stabilization providing up to 5.5 stops of shake correction, it guarantees steady shots, whether you’re capturing wildlife, birds, nature, or fast-paced outdoor sports like surfing, golf, baseball, and motorsports.
One of the RF200-800mm’s standout features is its extensive zoom range. Covering everything from telephoto to super-telephoto, it enables you to frame distant subjects with ease. This flexibility includes the ability to zoom back to 200mm at its wide end, allowing you to capture your subject’s surroundings or quickly adapt if your subject comes closer.
Moreover, for those who desire even more reach, the lens supports the optional Extender RF1.4x and Extender RF2x, expanding the telephoto range significantly. With the Extender RF1.4x, you can achieve an effective telephoto power of up to 1120mm, while the Extender RF2x takes it up to an impressive 1600mm.
The lens is designed with mobility in mind, as its lightweight and compact build make it an ideal companion for outdoor photography, eliminating the need to carry multiple lenses.
To ensure top-notch image quality, the RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM boasts an optimized optical design with three Ultra-low Dispersion glass elements among its 17-element configuration. This combination results in vivid colors and sharpness throughout the zoom range. Its short back focus RF mount system not only contributes to image quality but also keeps the lens lightweight and compact.
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The built-in optical Image Stabilization provides up to 5.5 stops of shake correction, ensuring consistently sharp results. Additionally, when used with EOS R-series cameras featuring In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), the Coordinated IS feature further enhances performance.
For a seamless focusing experience, the lens incorporates a Nano USM focus drive system, which provides quiet and smooth autofocus, an asset during movie recording. It also supports Dual Pixel CMOS AF in EOS R series cameras and focus breathing correction.
Operability is enhanced with features like a Focus/Control Ring for adjusting settings and two Lens Function Buttons that can be programmed to trigger specific functions. The lens’s balanced zoom operation ensures a stable shooting experience, even as the lens’s length changes.
In terms of durability, the RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM is built to withstand field shooting conditions. It features a dust- and weather-resistant design on various parts, making it dependable in various environmental conditions.
With an affordable price tag of $1,899.00 and an estimated arrival on Thursday, December 14 in the US, the RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM is an attractive proposition for photographers and videographers seeking a high-performance super-telephoto lens with a wide range of capabilities.
RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z: A Standard Zoom Revolution
Canon introduces the world’s first 24-105mm focal length lens with a consistent f/2.8 maximum aperture, the RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z. This groundbreaking lens offers full-frame coverage and breaks free from the traditional 70mm roadblock, extending to a true portrait-length 105mm.
Boasting outstanding optical performance throughout its entire zoom range, the RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z leverages the large diameter RF mount and short back focus to achieve a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture. This opens up endless possibilities for both photography and videography, allowing for continuous shooting at the frequently used 105mm without the need for lens changes.
For videographers, Canon’s optional Power Zoom Adapters PZ-E2 and PZ-E2B provide smooth and precise zoom control during video recording. The Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E2B even includes a 20-pin port for compatibility with cinema or broadcast lens accessories, making it ideal for solo video shooting operations.
The lens features eleven aperture blades and a large f/2.8 aperture, resulting in a stunning circular bokeh effect, even when stopped down. This wide aperture also enables faster shutter speeds in low light, reducing the risk of subject blurs.
An iris ring for manual aperture control is included, a first among RF lenses. This feature is particularly useful for video users, offering smooth, click-less operation for precise exposure adjustments and depth of field control.
The RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z excels in close-up photography, with a minimum focusing distance of approximately 1.5 feet and a maximum magnification of 0.29x at 105mm. This lens minimizes focus shifts during zooming and supports focus breathing correction, enhancing video recording capabilities, especially during close-up shots.
For consistently sharp results, the lens incorporates optical Image Stabilization, providing up to 5.5 stops of shake correction. When paired with EOS R-series cameras featuring In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), the Coordinated IS function enhances correction up to 8.0 stops, ensuring reliable handheld performance in low-light conditions.
To maintain precise focus during zooming, the RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z employs two Nano USM focus drive systems. These motors power both autofocus and the “floating” optics, ensuring maximum image quality and quiet, smooth autofocus.
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The lens offers outstanding handling with its fixed-length lens barrel and balanced center of gravity, making it compatible with various shooting styles and video accessories. It includes a tripod mount that can be easily attached and detached without special tools.
Durability is a key feature of the RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z, with its internal zoom and focus mechanisms preventing lens barrel movement. It features weather-resistant sealing, making it dust- and water-resistant, while the front lens is coated with fluorine to repel water, oil, and other residue.
The RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z is priced at $2,999.00 and is expected to arrive on Thursday, December 14, providing photographers and videographers with a groundbreaking standard zoom lens that’s versatile, durable, and high-performing.
In conclusion, Canon’s latest RF lenses, the RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM and the RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z, push the boundaries of what photographers and videographers can achieve. With impressive telephoto reach, outstanding image quality, optical Image Stabilization, and versatile aperture control, these lenses cater to various shooting styles and environments. Whether you’re capturing distant wildlife or producing cinematic video content, Canon’s RF lenses have you covered.
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Source: Canon USA
