Key Features of RF Lenses
Native lenses to the EOS R System, RF and RF-S lenses have a new lens design that promises speed, improved Optical Image Stabilization (Optical IS) and higher image quality. The RF mount has a larger diameter, which allows wider lens elements to be placed closer to the sensor. With reduced refraction and aberrations, images captured by RF lenses have edge-to-edge sharpness with minimal light fallout.
RF lenses are compatible with both full-frame and APS-C cameras in the EOS R System.
Read on to learn about RF lens technology and the how it has brought about technical innovations and design improvements to RF lenses.
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EF100mm vs. RF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM: Which to Choose?
Spoiler: EOS R camera system users should choose the RF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM.
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6 Significant Features of RF Lenses
There are some things about RF lenses that you must know. Here are 6 of them.
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3 Steps for Capturing Impressive Close-ups of Athletes in Action
Sports portraits don’t necessarily have to be posed. Here’s how you can capture impressive, dramatic close-up portraits of an athlete in action—and make them look like studio shots.
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The RF f/4L Zoom Trinity: A Professional Lens “Starter Kit”
Learn about this set of three professional lenses that combine portability, quality, and versatility.
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RF10-20mm f/4L IS STM: The World’s Widest Non-Fisheye Zoom Lens
Achieve unprecedented coverage and stunning ultra-wide-angle perspectives.
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5 Key Elements to Developing the RF10-20mm f/4L IS STM
The RF10-20mm f/4L IS STM lens developers share the essentials behind the lens development.
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RF24-105mm f/2.8L IS USM Z: Hybrid Extraordinaire
The RF24-105mm f/2.8L IS USM Z is the perfect lens for both photography and videography with its focal length and large aperture.
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7 Ways the RF-S10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Expands Your Expression
The small, lightweight, and ultra-wide-angle L329 will add unique perspective into your photos and videos.
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RF200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM: Canon’s First Telephoto Zoom to Reach 800mm
Zoom from 200mm to 800mm with the RF200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM, which provides an unprecedented focal range in one compact, lightweight body.
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RF50mm f/1.8 STM: 6 Reasons to Own This New Nifty Fifty
Thinking of supplementing your kit lens with something fast, compact and fun? Here’s why you should consider the RF50mm f/1.8 STM.
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RF50mm f/1.8 STM vs. RF50mm f/1.2L USM: What’s the Difference?
Learn about what makes these lenses so popular and how they are different.
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RF85mm f/1.2L USM DS: The Ultimate Portrait Lens for Bokeh Lovers
Canon’s new RF85mm f/1.2L USM DS features the new Defocus Smoothing coating, which promises smoother, softer bokeh. Read on to find out more.
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RF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM: 6 Things You Need to Know
The RF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM fills in a missing piece in the RF lens lineup, completing it with a much-anticipated telephoto zoom lens. Here are 6 features that you need to know about this lens.
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RF16mm f/2.8 STM: It’s Ultra-Wide-Angle Prime Time!
Fast, ultra-wide-angle, and compact, the RF16mm f/2.8 STM is a great option for walkarounds, vlogging, and even close-ups of nature.
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RF28mm f/2.8 STM: Pancake Portability
Thin and light, Canon’s first pancake RF prime lens offers portability and versatility with quality.
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RF85mm f/2 Macro IS STM: IS and Macro Capabilities for More Versatility
Canon’s latest 85mm prime lens isn’t just feature-packed but also compact, light and wallet-friendly
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Canon’s New RF600mm & 800mm Lenses: Super Telephotos Within Your Reach
The new RF600mm f/11 IS STM and RF800mm f/11 IS STM are set to make super telephoto photography more accessible than ever.
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RF100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM: Unprecedented Telephoto Versatility
A first-of-its-kind constant aperture zoom lens that revolutionises a much-revered classic telephoto prime.
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RF-S55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM: A Handy Telephoto Zoom Made for APS-C
Weighing just 270g, the RF-S55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM is the ideal telephoto companion for those who want to keep their gear light.
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5 FAQs About the RF24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon's smallest full-frame standard zoom lens is designed for creators who want to stay agile.
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RF24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM: Fast, Wide, and Versatile
With its large f/1.8 aperture, wide and easy to handle angle of view, and relatively compact size, the RF24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM promises a greater range of creative expression when photographing your everyday.
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RF15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM: Get a Wider Perspective
Need a wider lens to take in more of every scene? Check out the small, light, and affordable RF15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM .
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Canon’s First Two RF-S Lenses Make Their Debut
Small and light with beautiful image quality, the new RF-S18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM and RF-S18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM are designed to combine the technological and optical benefits of the RF mount with the size and portability of an APS-C system.
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Canon’s Longest Professional Super Telephoto Lenses Join the RF Lineup
Canon’s RF800mm f/5.6L IS USM and RF1200mm f/8L IS USM pack professional grade optics and build into smaller, more portable bodies, offering ultra-long reach with unprecedented mobility.
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RF135mm f/1.8L IS USM: A First Look in 7 Points
A look at 7 key features on the RF135mm f/1.8L IS USM, Canon’s new 135mm lens for the RF mount and the first of its kind to feature image stabilisation.
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RF100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM: Super Portable, Super Telephoto Zoom
Want to try something with more reach than what your standard zoom kit lens can provide? Consider the RF100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM, which is around the size of a typical 350ml tumbler.
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RF14-35mm f/4L IS USM: The Final Piece in the RF Lens f/4 Zoom Trinity
The RF14-35mm f/4L IS USM is Canon’s latest ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for the EOS R system, and it promises excellent portability even with its wider 14mm wide-angle end, together with the traditional L series image quality.
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RF Mount Gets Its First Big White Super Telephoto Primes
Canon’s RF lens lineup just became more comprehensive with the addition of the RF400mm f/2.8L IS USM and RF600mm f/4L IS USM, which carry super telephoto focal lengths crucial for sports and wildlife photographers.
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5 Must-Know Facts About the RF70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Increasing your lens collection to cover more focal lengths? Consider the compact RF70-200mm f/4L IS USM telephoto zoom lens, which will bring you one step closer to owning a zoom lens trinity.
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RF100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM & Two RF Extenders: A New Super Telephoto Era
Canon’s first L-series super telephoto zoom lens for the RF mount and two new extenders promise to make shooting distant subjects even more exciting.
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RF24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM: A Versatile Standard Zoom Lens that Even Shoots Macro
Canon’s new RF24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM is small, light and so versatile that it can even shoot wide-angle macros.
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RF85mm f/1.2L USM: An Ideal Lens Made Possible By the RF Mount
Find out how the new RF85mm f/1.2L USM achieves unprecedented image quality for a lens with its specifications.
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Canon Launches First Two Lenses in RF Mount “Zoom Trinity”
What can users expect from the new RF15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM and RF24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM?
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RF24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM: Expand Your Photographic Horizons
The new RF24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM is a compact, lightweight travel-friendly superzoom lens that has almost all scenes covered.