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    Lens Reviews

    Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM lens review

    October 14, 2025 / Comments Off on Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM lens review

    What is it? Bearing the prestigious L-series designation, the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM is a versatile 4x zoom with a decent wide and telephoto coverage and a 0.45m minimum focus distance. It’s also the first in the RF mount to feature a new, compact “thin” Nano USM actuator providing quiet yet fast AF. According to Canon, it is also “particularly well-suited to stop-and-start operation that’s quite common in video shooting. It also helps ensure much smoother AF during video acquisition.” As such, it’s the kind of zoom lens that appeals to photographers and those who also need some video capabilities, for example, when recording interviews. This would be…

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    Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM specs

    September 17, 2025 / Comments Off on Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM specs

    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Model RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM  Web www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 17 elements in 12 groups (3x UD, ASC, SSC) IS ≤ 5.5 stops Angle of view (h,v,d) 15°, 10°, 18° Max aperture F1.8 (9x blades) Min aperture F16 Min focus distance 0.7 m (2.3 ft) AF/M Nano USM  Mount RF mount Filter size 82 mm  Length 130.3 mm (5.1 in.) Diameter 89.2 mm (3.5 in.) Weight 935 g (2.1 lb) Price £2,399 inc VAT ($2,299)   Check prices of the Canon RF 135mm F1.8L USM at the following retailers: WEX Photo (UK)| Park Cameras (UK) | Canon Store (UK/Eur)   B&H Photo (US) | Adorama (US) |…

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    Canon,  Lens Database,  Lenses

    Canon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM specs

    September 10, 2025 / 1 Comment

    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Model RF 85mm F1.4L VCM Web www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 14 elements in 10 groups (1x UD, 1x GMo Asph, ASC, SSC) Angle of view (h,v,d) 24°, 16°, 28°30′ Max aperture F1.4 (11 blades) Min aperture F16 Min focus distance 0.75 m (2.46 ft) Mount RF mount Filter size 67 mm  Length 99.3 mm (3.9 in.) Diameter 76.5 mm (3 in.) Weight 636 g (1.4 lb) Price £1,679 inc VAT ($1,649)   Check prices of the Canon RF 85mm F1.4L VCM and pre-order at the following retailers: WEX Photo (UK)| Park Cameras (UK) | Canon Store (UK/Eur)   B&H Photo (US) | Adorama (US) |   Articles may…

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    Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z specs

    August 20, 2025 / Comments Off on Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z specs

    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Model RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z Web www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 23 elements in 18 groups (4x UD, 4x Asph, OIS ≤ 5.5 stops) Angle of view (h,v,d) 74° – 19° 20′ 53° – 13° 84° – 23° 20′ Max aperture F2.8 (11-blades) Min aperture F16 Min focus distance 0.45 m (2.8 ft) Mount RF mount Filter size 82 mm  Length 199 mm (7.8 in.) Diameter 88.5 mm (3.5 in.) Weight 1300 g (2.9 lb) Price £3440 inc VAT ($3,199)     Check stock and prices of the Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z  at the following retailers: WEX Photo (UK)| Park Cameras (UK)…

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    Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM and EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM specs compared

    August 18, 2025 / Comments Off on Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM and EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM specs compared

    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Canon Model RF 85mm F1.2L USM  EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM Web www.canon.co.uk www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 13 elements in 9 groups (2x UD (inc 1x ground Asph UD*), 1x BR) 14 elements in 10 groups (1x GMo Asph, OIS – ≤4 stops) Angle of view (h,v,d) 24°, 16°, 28°30′ 24°, 16°, 28°30′ Max aperture F1.2 F1.4 Min aperture F16 F22 Min focus distance 0.85 m (2.8 ft) 0.85 m (2.8 ft) Mount RF mount EF mount Filter size 82 mm  77mm  Length 117.3 mm (4.6 in.) 105.4 mm (4.15 in.) Diameter 103.2 mm (4 in.) 88.6 mm (3.49 in.) Weight 1195 g (2.6 lb) 950 g (2.09…

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    Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM and EF 85mm F1.2L II USM specs compared

    August 14, 2025 / Comments Off on Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM and EF 85mm F1.2L II USM specs compared

    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Canon Model RF 85mm F1.2L USM  EF 85mm F1.2L II USM Web www.canon.co.uk www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 13 elements in 9 groups (2x UD (inc 1x Asph UD*), 1x BR) 8 elements in 7 groups (1x Asph, Floating Elements) Angle of view (h,v,d) 24°, 16°, 28°30′ 24°, 16°, 28°30′ Max aperture F1.2 F1.2 Min aperture F16 F16 Min focus distance 0.85 m (2.8 ft) 0.95 m (3.12 ft) Mount RF mount EF mount Filter size 82 mm  72mm  Length 117.3 mm (4.6 in.) 91.5 mm (3.6 in.) Diameter 103.2 mm (4 in.) 84 mm (3.31 in.) Weight 1195 g (2.6 lb) 1025 g (2.26 lb) Price £3070 inc…

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    Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM specs

    August 11, 2025 / 3 Comments

    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Model RF 85mm F1.2L USM Web www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 13 elements in 9 groups (2x UD (inc 1x Asph UD*), 1x BR) Angle of view (h,v,d) 24°, 16°, 28°30′ Max aperture F1.2 Min aperture F16 Min focus distance 0.85 m (2.8 ft) Mount RF mount Filter size 82 mm  Length 117.3 mm (4.6 in.) Diameter 103.2 mm (4 in.) Weight 1195 g (2.6 lb) Price £3070 inc VAT ($2,999)   Lens cross-section   *Most tech data I’ve seen mentions 1x UD plus 1x Asph, but according to this Canon-produced graphic, the lens features 2x large-diameter UD elements, with one of those featuring a ‘ground’ aspherical surface, not…

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    Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM specs

    August 8, 2025 / Comments Off on Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM specs

    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Model RF 20mm F1.4L VCM Web www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 15 elements in 11 groups (1x S UD, 2x UD, 1x BR, 2x Asph (GMo)) Angle of view (h,v,d) 84°, 62°, 94° Max aperture F1.4 Min aperture F16 Min focus distance 0.2 m (9.4 in) Mount RF mount Filter size 67 mm / Rear gel holder Length 99.3 mm (3.9 in.) Diameter 76.5 mm (3 in.) Weight 519 g (1.1 lb) Price £1919 inc VAT ($1,799)   Check stock and prices of the Canon RF 20mm F1.4L VCM at the following retailers: WEX Photo (UK)| Park Cameras (UK) | Canon Store (UK/Eur)   B&H Photo (US) | Adorama…

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    Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM specs

    August 7, 2025 / Comments Off on Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM specs

    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Model RF 24mm F1.4L VCM Web www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 15 elements in 11 groups (2x UD, 1x Asph (GMo)) Angle of view (h,v,d) 74°, 53°, 84° Max aperture F1.4 Min aperture F16 Min focus distance 0.239 m (9.4 in) Mount RF mount Filter size 67 mm / Rear gel holder Length 99.3 mm (3.9 in.) Diameter 76.5 mm (3 in.) Weight 515 g (1.1 lb) Price £1679 inc VAT ($1,599)   Check stock and prices of the Canon RF 24mm F1.4L VCM at the following retailers: WEX Photo (UK)| Park Cameras (UK) | Canon Store (UK/Eur)   B&H Photo (US) | Adorama (US) | Amazon (US/UK)  …

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    Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM specs

    August 5, 2025 / Comments Off on Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM specs

    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Model RF 50mm F1.4L VCM Web www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 14 elements in 11 groups (1x UD, 2x Asph (1x GMo)) Angle of view (h,v,d) 40°, 27°, 46° Max aperture F1.4 Min aperture F16 Min focus distance 0.4 m (15.7 in) Mount RF mount Filter size 67mm / Rear gel holder Length 99.3 mm (3.9 in.) Diameter 76.5 mm (3 in.) Weight 580 g (1.3 lb) Price £1539 inc VAT ($1,499)   Check stock and prices of the Canon RF 50mm F1.4L VCM at the following retailers: WEX Photo (UK)| Park Cameras (UK) | Canon Store (UK/Eur)   B&H Photo (US) | Adorama (US) | Amazon (US/UK)  …

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