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    More information about the Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM

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    canonrf24240 728x462 - More information about the Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM

    Canon will officially announce the Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM this week, with shipping coming in early September on its own as well as in a kit with the EOS RP.

    We've known about this lens since its development was announced back in February ahead of the CP+ show alongside 5 other RF mount lenses. Only the RF 85mm f/1.2L USM has started shipping at this point.

    Below is more about the Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM from Canon themselves. We won't directly link to the source of the information below to protect the retailer.

    Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM

    Key Features

    • Versatile 10x Zoom Range
    • Near-Silent Nano USM Focusing
    • Five-Stop Image Stabiliser
    • Weighs just 750g
    • Circular, Seven-Blade Aperture
    • Large Lockable Zoom Ring
    • Clickless 1/8-Stop Aperture Control
    • Customisable Control Ring
    • Full-Time Manual Focusing
    • Built for the EOS R System

    The Canon RF 24-240mm F/4-6.3 IS USM lens is a portable, versatile 10x zoom lens for the EOS R system. It is ideal for everything from wide-angle landscapes to frame-filling portraits and even close-up sport and wildlife. It is a new standard in full-frame quality.

    Shoot with a Single Lens

    Expand your creativity with a 10x zoom for full-frame cameras. Shoot everything with a single lens, from big landscapes to powerful portraits and frame-filling action shots.

    Be Mobile and Spontaneous

    Discover the freedom of shooting with a single versatile lens. The RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM has virtually every focal length you need and weights just 750g. This means it is perfect for travel.

    Full-Frame Image Quality

    Enjoy full-frame image quality right across the 10x zoom range. An image stabiliser gives pin-sharp results in low light and at long focal lengths.

    Fast, Flexible Focusing

    AF is fast and quiet, which makes it ideal for photographing wildlife. For videos, the RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM focuses more smoothly for professional-looking pull-focus effects.

    A Native RF Lens

    The EOS R system provides superb performance, with fast focusing over virtually the whole frame and a built-in Digital Lens Optimiser. A lens control ring can be customised to your needs.

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    3. The reviews can't be TOO good.

      I currently have the 24-105 f4. And though it is an L lens, I wonder if the 24-240 wouldn't be a better option as an all arounder. Basically if the 24-240 stays at f4 (mostly) till 105, then it may very well be the better value lens.

      So... like many people on the net, i should be actually wishing for this lens to perform worse than the 24-105 in some notable way so that I can continue being happy with my purchase of the 24-105 :p .

      Joking aside. I do wish this performs well. If I ever do pick up the 28-70 f2 or the 24-70 f2.8, then the 24-105 becomes a lens that is too close to those to keep. But the 24-240 would replace it for a travel general purpose zoom.
    4. Now that canon does f6.3 lenses, maybe we can expect a 600 f6.3 zoom lens
      canon has been doing that for some time already: 3 of the M lenses are 6.3 at the long end
      i wouldn't hold my breath for the 600 6.3...
    6. The reviews can't be TOO good.

      I currently have the 24-105 f4. And though it is an L lens, I wonder if the 24-240 wouldn't be a better option as an all arounder. Basically if the 24-240 stays at f4 (mostly) till 105, then it may very well be the better value lens.

      The leaks so far make it look like it will be the same price as the RF24-105L, which made me doubt about what to replace my aging 70-200F4L (non-IS) with. I was thinking of the 70-200 F4L IS II, but the RF24-240 might actually be 'good enough'.
    7. canon has been doing that for some time already: 3 of the M lenses are 6.3 at the long end
      i wouldn't hold my breath for the 600 6.3...

      Doing it with the R is however a bit different than doing it with the M. That said, sticking to 5.6 would be rather silly, with on-sensor AF now able to focus down to f /11 or so.

      The rumored 200–600mm is certainly much more realistic a proposition if the tele end can go down to f /6.3!
    8. canon has been doing that for some time already: 3 of the M lenses are 6.3 at the long end

      But not for FF "mainstream" lens lineup. Only for crop sensors.

      Really interested to see reviews. As soon as they get price for kit with RP to 1999 they'll sell boatloads. Perfect "entry point with upgrade path" into EOS R system.
    15. Available for pre-order in the UK now for £899. So it all depends on IQ now, I can't see it being all that good for such a range. And surely the main reason for a FF camera is image quality??
    16. Available for pre-order in the UK now for £899. So it all depends on IQ now, I can't see it being all that good for such a range. And surely the main reason for a FF camera is image quality??
      The main reason for any camera is to take photographs.
    17. I think the focus and control ring being combined defeats the entire argument of promoting the control ring in the first place. Just, IMO. For me, it’s been great having the control ring programmed to adjust ISO. If one had to pull focus and then adjust ISO (for what ever reason), it would seem to be adding steps to what would be a simple task if they had a designated focus ring and control ring.

      This makes me think of the combination of button presses to switch from still to video mode and vice versa...when it used to be a simple switch on most Canon DSLRs. I guess they’re aligning the R with the 1D’s idea of the “Mode” button.
    18. I think the focus and control ring being combined defeats the entire argument of promoting the control ring in the first place. Just, IMO. For me, it’s been great having the control ring programmed to adjust ISO. If one had to pull focus and then adjust ISO (for what ever reason), it would seem to be adding steps to what would be a simple task if they had a designated focus ring and control ring.
      I think that most people will almost never use it as a focus ring.

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