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Canon Introduces RF 24-240 Zoom Share This on LinkedIn   Tweet This   Forward This

8 July 2019

Canon has announced its RF 24-240mm f4-6.3 IS USM telephoto zoom lens, the sixth lens in the RF family. The first telephoto zoom designed for R System, the compact and lightweight 10x zoom also features a price under $900.

"Providing photographers of all skill levels with the invaluable tools to help capture and create the images they desire has been and will continue to be a paramount goal for Canon," said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "The new RF 24-240mm is an excellent option as an all-around travel lens that provides attractive features for a wide variety of image capture."

The RF 24-240mm includes Nano USM for fine-tuning and adjusting focus in AF mode. It's also the first Canon full-frame lens to feature Dynamic IS five-stop image stabilization system.

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights of the new zoom include:

  • RF mount
  • Full-frame format
  • Nano USM autofocus system
  • Optical image stabilizer and dynamic IS
  • Customizable control ring

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for the RF zoom include:

CANON RF 24-240mm f4-6.3mm IS USM LENS SPECIFICATIONS
Mount Canon RF mount
Focal Length 24mm to 240mm
Aperture Minimum: f4 to f6.3
Minimum Focus Wide angle: 1.64 feet
Telephoto: 2.56 feet
Magnification 0.26x at telephoto
Optical Design 21 elements in 15 groups
1 aspheric and 2 UD lenses
Autofocus Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
Filter Thread 72mm
Dimensions 3.2 x 4.8 inches
Weight 1.65 lbs.

PRICE, AVAILABILITY

Canon said the RF 24-240mm f4-6.3mm IS USM lens will ship in September for $899.99. Canon will also offer a new EOS RP kit that includes the RF-24-240mm for $2,199.

Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.

Alerting All Wanderlust Photographers, Canon Announces Its First RF Telephoto Zoom Lens, The RF 24-240mm f4-6.3 IS USM

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MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Introducing the next travel companion for photographers, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has announced the sixth lens in the RF family, the RF 24-240mm f4-6.3 IS USM telephoto zoom lens. As the first telephoto zoom lens designed for EOS R and EOS RP full-frame mirrorless cameras, the compact and lightweight 10x zoom RF 24-240mm provides photographers high-quality images and video capture at a budget-friendly price point.

"Providing photographers of all skill levels with the invaluable tools to help capture and create the images they desire has been and will continue to be a paramount goal for Canon," said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "The new RF 24-240mm is an excellent option as an all-around travel lens that provides attractive features for a wide variety of image capture."

The RF 24-240mm f4-6.3 IS USM lens is equipped with Nano USM, providing users quick, high-speed and precision autofocus when shooting video and capturing still images. With the powerful Nano USM, this lens allows photographers and videographers full time manual focusing making possible the fine-tuning and adjusting of focus while in AF mode. This is the first Canon lens designed for full-frame cameras to feature Dynamic IS and utilizes a CIPA-standard, five-stop image stabilization system. The five-stop IS allows photographers to capture images and record videos with minimal shake, even during nighttime sightseeing or in dimly lit indoor events, without the need of a tripod.

When paired with the recently announced EOS RP full-frame mirrorless camera, the compact and lightweight portability of the RF 24-240mm rivals that of a Canon APS-C camera system with a comparable EF-S lens. The RF 24-240mm and EOS RP kitted together are only slightly heavier and longer than the EOS Rebel T7i when it is kitted with the EF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS. The diminished form factor of the new lens and EOS RP together, as compared to other full-frame mirrorless camera systems using a similar focal-length telephoto zoom lens, make the lens and camera the ideal kit for travelers who are constantly on the go.

Additional features of the Canon RF 24-240mm f4-6.3 IS USM include:

  • Minimum focusing distance of 1.64 feet/0.50 meters at wide-angle and 2.56 feet/0.78 meters at telephoto
  • Maximum magnification of 0.26x at telephoto
  • Approximate weight of 750 grams/26.4 ounces
  • Customizable control ring that allows photographers to adjust exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture or ISO
  • 21 lens elements in 15 groups including one Aspheric and Two UD lenses
  • 12-pin communication system

Pricing and Availability

The Canon RF 24-240mm f4-6.3mm IS USM lens is scheduled to be available September for an estimated retail price of $899.99. In addition, Canon will offer a new EOS RP kit that includes the RF-24-240mm for an estimated retail price of $2199*. For additional information, visit http://usa.canon.com.


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