Canon unveils 3 New Hybrid RF Lenses, RF24mm F1.4 L VCM, RF50mm F1.4 L VCM and RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
HONG KONG, 30th October 2024 — Canon announced today the launch of the RF24mm F1.4 L VCM, RF50mm F1.4 L VCM and RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z, a trio of hybrid RF lenses that will be an integral part of the hybrid shooters’ and video creators’ toolkit in addition to the previously released RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z and RF35mm F1.4 L VCM. The lenses combine classic focal length and maximum aperture with video-centric features such as iris ring, suppressed focus breathing with electronic floating focus system and unified dimension and control. These features will empower content creators, cinematographers, and hybrid shooters to produce cinematic-quality videos.
As photo and video hybrid prime lenses, the RF24mm F1.4 L VCM and RF50mm F1.4 L VCM are designed to work seamlessly and interchangeably with the RF35mm F1.4 L VCM. Like the latter, both balance lightweight, compact bodies with stunning edge-to-edge image quality and a large f/1.4 maximum aperture. This creates beautiful cinematic shallow focus (bokeh), allowing users to create expressive, layered visuals that separate the subject from the background and enhance each focal length’s unique perspective.
The RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z is the second professional hybrid zoom lens that supports advanced, smooth motor-powered zoom control via the Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E2/PZ-E2B (sold separately). It supplements the RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z with its longer 70-200mm telephoto focal range, capturing high-quality photos and videos of scenes or subjects that are further away such as sports, news and events.
RF24mm F1.4 L VCM – Ultra-Fast F1.4 Hybrid Wide Angle RF Lens
Made for: Professional photographers and videographers, Photojournalists, Hybrid Shooter, Content Creators
Best for: Documentary, photojournalism, snapshot, documentary and video production
Features:
- The wide-angle lens in the ultra-fast F1.4 hybrid single focal length RF lens series, it adopts the same high mobility design of RF35mm F1.4 L VCM with a length of approx. 99.3mm and a weight of approx. 515g.
- Features an Iris Ring[1] which supports 1/32-stop aperture adjustment during movie shooting[2].
- Ultra-fast f/1.4 aperture and 11-blade circular diaphragm brings beautiful bokeh.
- 24 mm field of view is wider than what the human eye can capture, and in combination with the beautiful bokeh created by the large f/1.4 aperture, it makes the perspective more prominent and brings the theme vividly to life.
- The optimal placement of 1 Glass-Molded (GMo) Aspherical lenses reduces sagittal coma flare and provides sharp rendering of starscapes and other point light sources without distortion around the edges[3].
- Effective placement of 2 UD lenses to correct chromatic aberration.
- Application of SWC (Subwavelength Structure Coating) and ASC (Air Sphere Coating) to reduce lens flare and ghosting common to wide angle lenses.
- Use of “Electronic Floating Focus Control” with a high thrust VCM (Voice Coil Motor)[4] and a Nano USM to drive the “focus lens group” and “floating lens group” respectively for high-speed, quiet AF and ensures high image quality from close-ups to infinity.
- The “Electronic Floating Focus Control” also thoroughly suppresses focus breathing in all focus positions optically, Focus Breathing Correction[5] is also supported to further reduce focus breathing during movie shooting.
- 0.17x maximum magnification at 0.24m minimum focusing distance.
- Supports 67mm screw-in filter and gelatin filter with the included Rear filter holder.
- 1 customizable Lens Function button is provided.
- Fluorine coating on foremost lens surface to prevent dust, oil and water from sticking to the lens.
- High level of durability and shock resistance with dust-and-water-resistant design[6] to meet professional requirements.
- New petal-type Lens Hood EW-73G and Lens Case LP1219 are included.
Estimated Suggested Retail Price: HK$12,680
Estimated Sales Start Date: December 2024
RF50mm F1.4 L VCM – Ultra-Fast F1.4 Hybrid Standard RF Lens
Made for: Professional photographers and videographers, Photojournalists, Hybrid Shooter, Content Creators
Best for: Portrait, Photojournalism and video production
Features:
- The standard lens in the ultra-fast F1.4 hybrid single focal length RF lens series, it adopts the same high mobility design of RF35mm F1.4 L VCM with a length of approx. 99.3mm and a weight of approx. 580g.
- Features an Iris Ring[1] which supports 1/32-stop aperture adjustment during movie shooting[2].
- Ultra-fast f/1.4 aperture and 11-blade circular diaphragm brings beautiful bokeh.
- The sense of distance to the subject created by the 50 mm field of view and the clean depiction of light with minimal aberrations produce more lifelike images with a stronger presence.
- The optimal placement of 1 large-diameter Replica Aspherical lens and 1 Glass-Molded (GMo) Aspherical lens achieves high-level image quality throughout the entire screen.
- Effective placement of 1 UD lens to correct chromatic aberration.
- Application of ASC (Air Sphere Coating) to reduce lens flare and ghosting.
- Use of “Electronic Floating Focus Control” with a high thrust VCM (Voice Coil Motor)[4] and a Nano USM to drive the “focus lens group” and “floating lens group” respectively for high-speed, quiet AF and ensures high image quality from close-ups to infinity.
- The “Electronic Floating Focus Control” also thoroughly suppresses focus breathing in all focus positions optically, Focus Breathing Correction[5] is also supported to further reduce focus breathing during movie shooting.
- 0.15x maximum magnification at 0.4m minimum focusing distance.
- Accommodates 67mm screw-in filter.
- 1 customizable Lens Function button is provided.
- Fluorine coating on foremost lens surface to prevent dust, oil and water from sticking to the lens.
- High level of durability and shock resistance with dust-and-water-resistant design[6] to meet professional requirements.
- New Lens Hood ES-73 and Lens Case LP1219 are included.
Estimated Suggested Retail Price: HK$11,580
Estimated Sales Start Date: December 2024
RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z – Professional Hybrid Telephoto Zoom RF Lens
Made for: Professional photographers and videographers, Hybrid Shooter, Content Creator
Best for: Wedding, event, sports and video production
Features:
- Hybrid telephoto zoom RF Lens combining the popular 70-200mm zoom range and constant fast f/2.8 aperture.
- Available in 2 color variations for different purposes. The Black version is designed for video production to minimize reflection while the White version features white heat shield coating to accommodate outdoor photo shooting.
- Shares the same exterior design as the RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z, which makes it easier to switch between 2 lenses without the need to change setup during video shooting.
- Weighs only approx. 1,110g (Black version, approx. 1,115g for White version)[7]
- Internal Zoom with a fixed length design which achieves less change in center of gravity during zooming as well as smooth zoom operation.
- An optimized zoom angle of 70° for natural zoom operation.
- Parfocal Lens design which focus is maintained during zooming.
- Features an Iris Ring[1] which supports 1/32-stop aperture adjustment during movie shooting[2].
- Compatible with optional Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E2 / PZ-E2B for smooth servo zoom operation.
- Compatible with Extender RF1.4x and Extender RF2x at all focal lengths.
- 2 customizable Lens Function buttons are provided.
- High image quality equivalent to RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM thanks to the use of 1 high precision Replica Aspherical lens, 1 UD Aspherical lens, 1 Glass-Molded (GMo) Aspherical lenses and 2 Super UD Lenses.
- Application of ASC (Air Sphere Coating) on 4 lens surfaces to reduce lens flare and ghosting.
- 11-blade circular aperture delivers beautiful and soft background blur.
- Optical Image Stabilizer offers up to 5.5-stop[8] shake compensation at center, when paired with EOS R-series cameras featuring In-Body Image Stabilization, up to 7.5-stop shake compensation at center and 7.0-stop in peripheral[9] can be achieved through Coordinated Control IS.
- Image Stabilizer supports IS Mode 1/2/3.
- 0.3x max. magnification at 0.68m focusing distance at 200mm.
- 0.49m min. focus distance with 0.2x magnification at 70mm.
- Use of “Electronic Floating Focus Control” with two Nano USMs to drive the “focus lens group” and “floating lens group” individually for high-speed AF and to suppress aberration fluctuation when focus distance changes.
- Compatible with Focus Breathing Correction[5] during movie shooting.
- Features tripod mount with quick detachable tripod foot.
- Fluorine coating on foremost lens surface to prevent dust, oil and water from sticking to the lens.
- High level of durability and shock resistance with dust-and-water-resistant design[6] to meet professional requirements.
- New Lens Hood ET-88C (B) (Black Version lens) or ET-88C (WIII) (White version lens) and Lens Case LZ1328 are included.
Estimated Suggested Retail Price: HK$24,980
Estimated Sales Start Date: November 2024
[1] The iris ring can be used to set the aperture value when shooting still images with EOS R5 Mark II or later EOS camera only. During movie shooting, when using the iris ring operation, focusing on a subject by autofocus may be difficult.
[2] Depends on camera setting, aperture value is displayed in 1/2-stop or 1/3-stop. The aperture value displayed on the camera may differ from the actual aperture value.
[3] Multiple exposure shooting is not supported on EOS R5/R6/R/Ra/RP, it is also not possible to shoot multiple exposures with another lens using images shot with this lens. The lens distortion correction on the camera is set to [Enable] automatically when in use.
[4] This lens emits weak magnetism, if users with implanted cardiac pacemakers or other medical device experience any abnormalities, stop using the product immediately and consult a doctor. When the lens is not attached to the camera or the power switch of the camera is in the off status when the lens is attached, shaking the lens may cause the internal lens group to shift and noise may occur, but this is not a malfunction. Although the internal lens group shifts due to vibration such as when the lens is carried, this will not affect aspects such as performance.
[5] Available on EOS R1 / EOS R5 Mark II / EOS R6 Mark II / EOS R8 / EOS R50. As of 30th October 2024.
[6] With Dust-and-water-resistant EOS R series camera; however, it is not recommended for use under rain.
[7] Excludes tripod mount foot (approx. 100g).
[8] CIPA 2024 Standard, Focal Length: 200mm, EOS R8 is used. In yaw/pitch direction.
[9] CIPA 2024 Standard, Focal Length: 200mm, EOS R1 is used. In yaw/pitch/roll direction.