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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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