Canon announces two new lenses
Tuesday 14 September 2021, 14:14 by Nando Harmsen | 3,702 views | 0 commentsThis article was translated from Dutch with the help of AI. Read the original.
Alongside the launch of the new Canon EOS R3, two new lenses for the consumer market have also been announced: the RF 100-400mm f/5,6-f/8 and the RF 16mm f/2,8, two very interesting lenses.
There are many RF lenses from the L series to choose from, but in terms of price, these are often beyond what consumers want or can afford. Fortunately, Canon already has many lenses in the lower price segment that still deliver the required quality to meet all requirements.
Two new interesting lenses have now been added. The RF100-400mm f/5,6-8 IS USM and the RF 16mm f/2,8 STM. Each has its own area of use, but both will appeal to a wide audience, precisely because of their attractive price and compact design.
The Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM
The RF100-400mm f/5,6-8 covers a popular focal length range among many wildlife and bird photographers. But it is also a very suitable focal length range for landscapes and sport. The RF100-400mm f/5,6-8 IS USM may not be the most light-sensitive lens, but you get a lot in return.
Canon's modern mirrorless cameras perform well at high ISO values, so the aperture does not have to be a limitation. The aperture also contributes to this lens's size and ease of handling.
The lens weighs just 638 grams and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.88 metres at 200mm. The image stabilisation works for up to 5.5 stops.
The RF 16mm f/2,8 STM
Special, but not limited to videographers, is the RF 16mm f/2,8 STM lens. A prime lens with a wide angle of view is perfect for vlogging and content creators. It is light-sensitive enough to perform well in dark environments.
Don't forget photographers, though. The RF 16mm f/2,8 is small and light, and easy to take with you. If you enjoy shooting with prime lenses, this is a very suitable addition to, for example, an RF 35mm, RF 50mm and RF 85mm.
The lens weighs 165 grams, which is light, and achieves 0.26x magnification with a minimum focusing distance of 13 centimetres.
Price and availability
Both lenses will be available from October. The RF 100-400mm f/5,6-8 IS USM will cost 750 euros and the RF 16mm f/2,8 STM will cost 350 euros.
About the author
Nando Harmsen has been photographing for more than 40 years. He specialises in wedding photography and landscape photography. Nando also gives talks, workshops, masterclasses and photo trips, and regularly reviews new and interesting equipment.
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