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RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
- 24-50mm
- f/4.5
- Zoom
- Stabilized
- 210 g
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Quick answer
The RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM is a compact kit zoom for Canon RF full-frame cameras with stabilization and stepping-motor autofocus.
Pros
- Very compact (210 g)
- Image stabilization
- STM focusing
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- Short zoom range
- Not sealed
Verdict
A small starter lens; the 24-105 STM offers more reach.
About this lens
This 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 standard zoom lens from Canon fits Canon RF mount cameras, with Image Stabilizer and stepping-motor autofocus. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Focal length
- 24-50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2023
- Optical construction
- 8 elements in 8 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- STM
- Maximum magnification
- 0.11x
- Filter thread
- 58 mm
- Weight
- 210 g
- Length
- 58 mm
- Diameter
- 69.6 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM?
- Everyday photography
- Travel
- Starter kits
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 24–50mm | 39.6–73.7° | 46.8–84.1° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 38–80mm | 25.4–50.2° | 30.3–58.8° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 full-frame?
Yes. It is made for full-frame RF cameras and acts as a roughly 38-80mm lens on APS-C RF bodies.
Does the RF 24-50mm have image stabilization?
Yes, it has optical IS, which helps with handheld shots in dim light and with video. It can combine with in-body stabilization on supported cameras.
RF 24-50mm vs RF 24-105mm F4-7.1: which should I buy?
The 24-105 STM has far more zoom range. The 24-50 is smaller and lighter, but stops at 50mm.
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