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SPECIFICATIONS 50MM LENS Mount: Canon RF Aperture range: F/1.2-16
Optical construction: 15 elements in nine groups, one ULD and one aspherical element Aperture blades: Ten, rounded AFmotor: Ring-type Ultrasonic
Image stabilisation: None Close focus: 40cm/15.7in Filter size: 77mm Dimensions (dxl): 89.8x108mm/3.54x4.25in Weight: 950g/2.09lb 24-70MM LENS Mount: Canon RF Aperture range: F/2.8-22
50MM LENS
Optical construction: 21 elements in 15 groups, three ULD and three aspherical elements Aperture blades: Nine, rounded AFmotor: Ring-type Nano Ultrasonic and STM Image stabilisation: Optical Close focus: 21cm/8.27in
Filter size: 82mm Dimensions (dxl): 88.5x125.7mm/3.48x4.95in Weight: 900g/1.98lb
“Image quality is fantastic, with perfect colour reproduction and great bokeh” They are not small, but that’s due to a lot of quality glass and high-tech electronics inside rugged bodies. Each is an impressive lens, and
24-70MM LENS
focal length range and the impressive IS. It’s cheaper and lighter, too. Image quality is fantastic, with perfect colour reproduction, quality sharpness and great bokeh – especially for an f/2.8 lens that can be used for so many subjects and situations. It also focuses very quickly and quietly, and the IS system is impressively silent. Focus breathing is electronically minimised. The control ring is not de-clicked, but is smooth, so transition is very well-controlled – certainly lots better than in EF versions. Canon Professional Services will also de- click the ring, if required. Both the lenses are weather sealed. Pretty much the only thing that goes against them is their size and weight.
Electronic correction prevents the angle of view changing as you rack focus. The main thing missing is any sort of image stabilisation. Canon’s pro mirrorless cameras have it in the body, so it’s not much of an issue. But on the Red Komodo, for example, it can be a problemwhen trying to work handheld, as there is zero anti-shake technology. The stable choice The 24-70mm f/2.8 does have a very effective IS system, which is one of its major selling points. Not many lenses of this focal length have image stabilisation, making this RF zoom a real winner. It might not have the superfast f/2.0 maximum aperture of its 28-70mm sibling, but has a wider
DYNAMIC DUO The 50mm and 24-70mm lenses are two must-haves for RF mount fans
should be near the top of any Canon RF-shooter’s wish list.
50MM LENS: PROMOVIEMAKERRATING: 9/10 The sublime 50mm f/1.2L Canon lens gets even sharper
Pros: Sharpness and speed Cons: No image stabilisation
24-70MM LENS: PROMOVIEMAKERRATING: 9/10 The all-round, workhorse AF zoom for Canon mirrorless Pros: Image quality, built-in IS Cons: Not as fast as the f/2 version
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