MELVILLE, NY, July 12, 2022 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital
imaging solutions, announced today
the launch of two new RF-Mount lenses, the RF24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM and RF15-30mm
F4.5-6.3 IS STM. The lenses are both high-value, compact and lightweight wide-angle
additions to the RF-Mount family and pair perfectly with the complete lineup of
EOS R cameras, including the newly announced Canon EOS R10 and EOS R7 cameras.
The
Canon RF24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM lens is a large-diameter, wide-angle fixed focal
length lens designed for capturing bright and clear images with beautiful bokeh
and macro capabilities to get even closer, both features not possible with a
standard kit lens. Will Cadena, wedding and portrait photographer touts the
focal length saying, "I love this lens!
It helps give you the feeling you are right there in the action, and the
focal length really directs your eye to the center of the frame."
Thanks
to the wide-angle of view and built-in STM motor that tracks focus with natural
movement, the new RF24mm lens is optimized for video use, particularly vlogging
and other social media uses.
Additional
Features of the RF24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM Lens Include:
- Fast F1.8 maximum aperture for
great control over depth of field and bokeh, low-light shooting, and video
recording, with fast and reliable autofocus.
- Excellent image quality:
highlights include a UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass element, one aspheric
element, and Canon SSC (Super Spectra Coating) to help minimize ghosting
and flare.
- Minimum focus distance of
approx. 5.5 In./0.14 m; close-up magnification 0.5x at minimum focus
distance.
- Optical image stabilization —
up to 5.5 stops* of shake correction. Up to 6.5 stops Coordinated IS when
paired with EOS R series cameras featuring In-Body Image Stabilizer
(IBIS).
- Dedicated, programmable
Control Ring with click-stop operation.
- Equivalent to approximately 38mm
coverage when used on cameras with APS-C size image sensors.
- Impressively compact and light
at only 0.6 lbs/270g.
- Circular (9 blades) aperture
for beautiful, soft backgrounds.
The
Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens is an ultra wide-angle zoom lens designed
for a variety of image-capturing moments such as dynamic landscapes and natural
snapshots. Travel vlogger Juliana Broste (@TravelingJules) says that a
wide-angle lens is her go to, "I’ve got options–whether I’m standing super
close to my subject or backing up to get a sense of a place, I’m covered."
Like
the new RF24mm, this new lens has macro capabilities and produces images with
beautiful bokeh, with the added flexibility of a zoom range. The RF15-30 is
another excellent option for photographers looking to go beyond the standard
zoom lens.
"The
RF15-30 F4.5-6.3 IS STM makes it easy to film handheld, so you can stay light
on your feet and move about freely. So
long shaky shots!"
Travel
Vlogger, Juliana Broste
Additional
Features of the Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Include:
- Equivalent to
approximately 24–48mm coverage when used on cameras with APS-C size image
sensors.
- Excellent image
quality: highlights include two UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass elements, one
aspheric element, and Canon SSC (Super Spectra Coating) to help minimize
ghosting and flare.
- Optical Image
Stabilization — up to 5.0 stops* of shake correction. Up to 7.0 stops of
Coordinated IS when paired with EOS R series cameras featuring In-Body Image
Stabilizer (IBIS).
- Equivalent to
approximately 24–48mm coverage when used on cameras with APS-C size image
sensors.
- Minimum focus
distance of approx. 11 in./0.28m (5.1 In./0.13m in manual focus at 15mm zoom
position.)
- Canon STM
(stepping motor) focus drive, especially suited for smooth, quiet video AF
operation.
- Impressively
compact and light — approx. 0.9 lbs./390g.
Price
& Availability
The Canon RF24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM, and Canon RF15-30
F4.5-6.3 IS STM lenses are scheduled to be available in late August 2022 for an
estimated retail price of $599.99 and $549.99, respectively**.
For more information, please visit usa.canon.com.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon U.S.A.,
Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and
industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin
America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $30.6 billion in
global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), as of 2021 has ranked in the top-five overall in U.S. patents granted for 36
consecutive years† and was one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2022. Canon U.S.A. was featured in Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces list for 2021, ranking among the top 100 companies for employee happiness and satisfaction at work. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy
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* Based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association)
standards. Testing performed using the EOS R, R5, and R3 cameras.
** Specifications,
availability and prices are subject to change without notice. Actual prices are
set by individual dealers and may vary.
† Number
of patents for 2021 are based on figures released by IFI CLAIMS Patent
Services. Figures for 2005 to 2020 are based on information issued by the
United States Patent and Trademark Office.