Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM

The ultimate versatile travel zoom for RF

Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 14
Price 16
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 3684C005

Key Features

OPTICS 21 elements in 15 groups including one UD and two aspherical elements
AUTOFOCUS Nano USM motor for fast, smooth, and quiet AF
STABILIZATION Dynamic IS providing up to 5 stops of shake correction
ZOOM RANGE 10x optical zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto
APERTURE 7-blade circular aperture for smooth background blur
MIN FOCUS 0.5m at wide end, 0.78m at telephoto end
CONTROL RING Customizable focus/control ring for exposure settings
COMPATIBILITY Designed exclusively for Canon RF-mount mirrorless cameras
COATING Super Spectra Coating to minimize ghosting and flare
SIZE Compact and lightweight design for travel photography
FILTER 72mm front filter thread diameter
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture resistant construction
MOUNT Canon RF mount with 12-pin communication system

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Dual-function ring
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✓ Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ~ Limited Basic dust/moisture resistance

How-to Use Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 24-240mm
Max Aperture f/4-6.3
Min Aperture f/38
Lens Construction 21 elements in 15 groups
Diaphragm Blades 7
Min Focus Distance 0.5m (wide) / 0.78m (tele)
Max Magnification 0.26x
Filter Size 72mm
Focus Motor Nano USM
Stabilization 5 stops
Weight 750g
Dimensions 80.4 x 122.5 mm