Canon will announce the long-rumored Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM and compact wide angle zoom Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM shortly.
Here are the specifications and some images of the new affordable lenses for the RF Mount.
Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
- Lens configuration: 13 elements in 11 groups
- Shortest shooting distance: 0.16m
- Maximum shooting magnification: 0.5x
- Image stabilization: 5.5 steps, 7.0 steps when coordinated
- Filter diameter: 67mm
- Size: 76.6 x 88.4 mm
- Weight: 390g
Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 MACRO IS STM
- Lens configuration: 11 elements in 9 groups
- Shortest shooting distance: 0.14m
- Maximum shooting magnification: 0.5x
- Image stabilization: 5 steps, 6.5 steps when coordinated
- Filter diameter: 52mm
- Size: 74.4 x 63.1 mm
- Weight: 270g
I just wish it had higher magnification for macro work, but otherwise it looks great.
I would have preferred to see the long -rumored 300mm and 500mm lenses, but it does not seem those are coming any time soon.
These are two more excellent budget options that will sell like hotcakes, no doubt at all. Slow zoom or not, depending on the price the 15-30 could be an incredible wide angle option on the low end. I remember when the 10-18 first got announced and there was massive hype for it, now there's a full frame version. The only reason I won't get one is I already have the 16-35mm and the RF 16mm!
I'll pre-order the 24mm immediately. It will be really nice having cheap and fast RF 16mm, 24mm, 34mm, and 50mm primes to choose from for when I don't need to bring my big L series zooms.
But I wish there’s a programmable button on the camera to turn the lens into MF and the control ring into manual-focus ring while holding the button.
Else it’s uncomfortable especially when I use the control ring for aperture
These both look pretty interesting. 15-30 looks very similar to the RF 24-105 and you'd imagine similar optical trade offs might have been made. Suspect it will be a very decent option for hiking, etc for those who can live with less than stellar corner performance.
Have never owned a 24mm prime personally but can see also see the appeal assuming IQ is up to that of say the RF 35mm.
Getting more and more difficult to complain about the RF mount options for the budget-focused consumers out there.
The Tamron is HUGE compared to this Canon 15-30 and will also be more expensive probably. I expect the Canon around the $700 mark.
as reported by Digital Camera Info: https://digicame-info.com/2022/07/rf15-30mm-f45-63-is-stmrf24mm.html
It's probably because of the short focus distance (I admit I prefer that)
I think the 24/1.8 will be a big hit, both on full frame and on the new APS-C bodies like the R7 and R10. Should be fairly inexpensive, and if the 35/1.8 is any indication, pretty good quality as well.
I think there's still that gaping hole between the budget-focused and super "professional" L-grade lenses. Not everyone needs f/1.2, but f/1.4 and some quality build features, a lens hood and a decent pouch are appreciated. If only third party companies like Sigma could fill in that space for RF-mount w/o an adapter. :(