Dubbed the “Must-Have Trinity King”, The Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM for the Canon EOS R cameras is now ready to hit the shelves along with the RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM at the end of Sept 2019
Blending optical performance, fast aperture and image stabilisation, this lens enables photographers and videographers to capture high-quality still and moving images across all genres – from landscape and architecture, to portrait and nature, or sports and media.
RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM is built on the pioneering RF Mount offering new optical designs and lens potential. It comprised of 3 Ultra Low dispersion and 3 moulded glass aspheric lens elements. This lens has a fixed, fast F2.8 aperture for precision control over depth of field. This large aperture lens enables stunningly sharp images when using higher shutter speed in low-light, giving photographers the creative freedom in varies shooting scenarios.
This is a versatile multi-purpose, standard zoom for professional photographers who need a lens for shooting on-the-go. The zoom has the beautiful blurring characteristic of a large aperture lens, making it ideal for use as a portrait lens. At this focal range, subjects stand out against a soft background bringing a quality of intensity to images.
RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM is Canon’s first fast aperture zoom lenses to include Nano USM technology. Nano USM lenses use a motor system that delivers high speed focusing for photography, as well as continuous smooth, virtually silent focusing for video recording – making these lenses an essential tool for videographers also using the EOS R System as unnecessary focus sounds aren’t recorded during shooting. It also features a control ring which can be assigned to aperture, shutter speed, ISO speed and exposure compensation, allowing full customisation alongside the full-time manual focus ring.
The lens feature Canon’s 5-stop Image Stabilizer, based on Canon’s innovative technology pioneered in the EF lens range. Photographers and videographers can shoot without worrying about blur caused by camera shake affecting the final image. The Dual sensing IS and Combination IS improves the IS shake detection capabilities of the lens as well as automatically detecting when used on a tripod to turn off the IS system – giving professionals the reliability to capture stunningly sharp images whatever the shooting situation.
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM Key Features:
- 24-70mm focal range featuring the most commonly used focal lengths for landscape/portrait and travel
- f/2.8 fixed aperture ideal for low light photography or controlling the depth of field
- Nano USM motor for fast, smooth, silent operation idea for
video - 5-stops Image Stabilizer performance (CIPA tested) ideal for handheld photography and videography
- 3 Aspherical and 3 UD elements ensure the highest resolution from edge to edge of the image
- Control Ring – giving direct control over Tv/Av/ISO settings
- ASC (Air Sphere Coating) prevents flare and ghosting from deteriorating image quality
Firmware Update
To complement the introduction of these lenses, Canon is releasing firmware updates for the EOS R and EOS RP which further enhances the eye detection AF performance of both mirrorless cameras. The update enables the camera to detect and focus on the eyes of subjects at great distances compared to the previous firmware, as well as offering faster acquisition and improved accuracy and tracking. In addition to this, listening to Canon’s customer feedback, firmware engineers have simplified the AF Eye Tracking indicators and improved the indicators refresh rate on both the EOS R and EOS RP making it much easier for professionals and enthusiasts to following the action and keep shooting with confidence. The update will be available for public download before the end of September. Visit my.canon for information.
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