Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Review
The Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM ($299.99) joins the RF lens library as the smallest, cheapest zoom with full-frame coverage. It's Canon's version of a lens we've already seen for Nikon cameras, the Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3, and it shares many qualities, both good and bad. The compact design and stabilized optics are nice touches for sure, but the restrictive zoom range and dim maximum aperture ultimately limit its potential. For just $100 more, we recommend the RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM ($399) for its greater versatility and better macro capabilities.A Small Lens With a Short Zoom Range The RF 24-50mm is one of the smallest zooms you can find for a full-frame camera, a result of its modest zoom range, limited light-gathering capability, and retractable design. At just 2.3 by 2.7 inches (HD) and 7.4 ounces, it's easy to slide into a camera bag where it won't weigh you down. The inner barrel telescopes out by a little more than an inch before it can take a photo. The 13.9-ounce ...
The Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM might be the lightest and most affordable zoom for full-frame EOS R cameras, but it doesn't offer much range or make particularly special images.
Easy-to-carry design; Handy on-lens control ring; Stabilized optics; Quiet, responsive autofocus
Narrow maximum aperture limits use in dim light; Short zoom range; Plastic lens mount