Canon announces new L Series hybrid lenses

Canon has recently announced the launch of three new RF L series hybrid lenses: RF24mm f/1.4 L VCM, RF50mm f/1.4 L VCM and RF70-200 f/2.8 L IS USM Z. Designed for professional visual storytellers who need to switch between photography and video, these three lenses continue Canon’s steadfast commitment to meeting the demands of high-level photo and video content creators.

RF24mm F1.4 L VCM & RF50mm F1.4 L VCM

RF24mm f/1.4 L VCM & RF50mm f/1.4 L VCM

If you are on a quest for impressive, dramatic content, RF24mm f/1.4 L VCM and RF50mm f/1.4 L VCM lenses would be excellent additions to your gear bag. For those who are professional photo/video users, journalists or in-house production creators, these two lenses are designed for hybrid use and optimized for those switching from photo and video needs quickly. They feature an optical design that utilizes the RF mount to achieve high quality across the entire image area. Quiet, fast and precise AF are thanks to Canon’s latest actuator and focusing system and the unified exterior helps with easier gimbal adjustments for more efficient shooting. The expressive power of the f/1.4 aperture in combination with a wider field of view than what the human eye can capture, makes perspective more prominent and brings images vividly to life.

Additional features include:

• Compact, with a length of 3.9 inches, and lightweight: RF24mm f/1.4 L VCM is 18.1 ounces and RF50mm f/1.4 L VCM is 20.4 ounces
• With a combination of VCM and Nano USM actuators, stable video composition with little breathing
• Customizable with an iris ring for controlling the aperture during shooting, lens function button and customizable control and focus rings

RF70-200 F2.8 L IS USM Z

RF70-200 f/2.8 L IS USM Z

A telephoto lens that is versatile across the spectrum – including sports, fashion and news reporting – the RF70-200 f/2.8 L IS USM Z is an RF L series lens that takes into consideration functions end-users value most. Taking the same exterior case design and internal mechanics of the RF24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z, the RF70-200 f/2.8 L IS USM Z lens balances well as a companion on gimbals and rigs. Compatible with extenders, the RF70-200 f/2.8 L IS USM Z produces high-quality images with its large f/2.8 zoom aperture and has minimal focus breathing, ideal for content creators. Its iris ring enables fine-tuned video recording and its compatibility with power zoom adapters makes it a strong addition for video production needs.

Additional features include:

• Close-up shooting with a maximum magnification of 0.3x
• Image stabilization equals up to 5.5 stops in the centre on the lens alone, or up to 7.5 stops in the centre, up to 7.0 stops in the corners in coordinate control within-body IS
• Dust and drip-resistant construction as well as lightweight at approximately 1,100 grams

Pricing and availability

The Canon RF24mm f/1.4 L VCM and RF50mm f/1.4 L VCM lenses are expected to be available in December at estimated retail price of $1,499.00* and $1,399.00,* respectively. The Canon RF70-200 f/2.8 L IS USM Z lens is expected to be available in November at an estimated retail price of $2,999.00*.

For additional information, please visit www.usa.canon.com.

• Posted on November 12, 2024