{"product_id":"canon-rf-24-50mm-f-4-5-6-3-is-stm-lens","title":"Canon RF 24-50mm f\/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanon RF 24-50mm f\/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Ultra-Lightweight, Full-Frame Everyday Explorer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have just purchased your first full-frame Canon mirrorless camera (like the EOS R8 or EOS RP) and are looking for a highly versatile, walkaround lens that won't weigh you down or break the bank, the \u003cstrong\u003eCanon RF 24-50mm f\/4.5-6.3 IS STM\u003c\/strong\u003e is the perfect starting point. Designed to be the ultimate lightweight companion for travel and everyday storytelling, it delivers genuine full-frame optical quality in a package that weighs less than half a pound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy utilizing a clever retractable barrel design, this lens takes up virtually no space in your camera bag. It covers a highly practical focal range, allowing you to capture sweeping, dramatic landscapes or wide vlogging footage at 24mm, and then smoothly zoom to 50mm for flattering, distortion-free portraits and tighter everyday snapshots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Lens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnprecedented Full-Frame Portability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weighing a mere 7.4 ounces (210g) and retracting down to just 2.3 inches long for storage, this is one of the smallest and lightest full-frame zoom lenses Canon has ever created. It completely eliminates the neck and shoulder fatigue typically associated with carrying a full-frame camera all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrucial Image Stabilization (IS):\u003c\/strong\u003e Budget-friendly, lightweight lenses often skip optical stabilization, making this a massive advantage for hybrid shooters. The lens provides up to 4.5 stops of shake correction on its own, and an impressive 7 stops of coordinated control when paired with an IBIS-equipped camera (like the EOS R6 Mark II). This ensures your handheld walking video is smooth and your low-light photos remain sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth and Quiet STM Autofocus:\u003c\/strong\u003e The leadscrew-type STM (Stepping Motor) provides fast, accurate autofocus for still photography while delivering incredibly smooth, near-silent focus transitions during video recording—preventing distracting motor noises from ruining your audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomizable Control Ring:\u003c\/strong\u003e To save space, the lens utilizes a dual-purpose focus\/control ring. When switched to \"Control,\" you can quickly adjust your aperture, ISO, exposure compensation, or shutter speed simply by turning the ring on the lens barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Optical Clarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite its budget-friendly price point, the lens features two aspherical elements and Canon's Super Spectra Coating to minimize ghosting and flare, ensuring your images retain excellent contrast and color accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24-50mm (approx. 38-80mm equivalent on APS-C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ef\/4.5 to f\/6.3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ef\/22 to f\/32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-Frame (RF Mount)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLens Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 Elements in 8 Groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Elements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 Aspherical Elements, Super Spectra Coating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImage Stabilization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes (Up to 4.5 Stops Optical \/ 7 Stops Coordinated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutofocus Motor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTM (Stepping Motor)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Focus Distance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11.8 in \/ 0.3 m (at 24mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Magnification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.19x (at 50mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Thread Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e58 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (Diameter x Length)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.7 x 2.3 in \/ 68.6 x 58 mm (Retracted)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.4 oz \/ 210 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThings to Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo achieve its incredibly tiny footprint and highly accessible price point, this lens makes a few notable physical compromises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, it features a \u003cstrong\u003erelatively short zoom range\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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