Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM
Announced July 8, 2019
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Reviewer Consensus
Good
The Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM is a versatile 10x superzoom that excels as an all-in-one travel lens, offering a convenient focal range and effective image stabilization. Although it relies heavily on software corrections to manage optical flaws like distortion and vignetting, it remains a capable performer for enthusiasts who prioritize portability over professional-grade optics.
Weighted from 18 reviewer scores
Pros
- Fast, quiet, and accurate Nano USM autofocus
- Effective image stabilization for handheld shooting
- Convenient 10x zoom range for diverse shooting scenarios
- Compact and portable form factor
- Solid center sharpness throughout the zoom range
Cons
- Softness in corners and at the telephoto end
- Lack of weather sealing
- Heavy reliance on digital software corrections for distortion and vignetting
- Variable, slow maximum aperture limits low-light performance
- Essential accessories like the lens hood are not included
- Launch price $899.99 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 24-240mm f/4-6.3
- Mount & coverage Canon RF Full-Frame
- Stabilization Optical IS, 5 stops (CIPA)
- Close focus 50 cm
- Filter thread 72mm
- Autofocus motor Nano ultrasonic
- Weight & size 751g (1 lb 10.5 oz) · 80.4 x 122.5 mm (3.17 x 4.82 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 18 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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[T]he RF 24-240 may lack the glamour and quality of the larger, heavier and of course more expensive pro lenses, but in practice it delivers solid performance with unrivalled convenience at a decent price.
- OpticalLimits 7/10
At 30 megapixels, the results are actually pretty impressive across the focal length range. This also applies to 240mm. Although it’s not the last word in terms of sharpness, there’s little to be desired here, even in the outer image field.
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Having a hood supplied in the box would have been the icing on the cake, but this is a minor gripe on what is otherwise a fine example of a superzoom that we’d recommend.
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The 10x zoom range makes this lens an ideal solution to a wide range of photography needs with travel perhaps being at the top of the list.
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It was designed for people who don’t like to change lenses all the time and want a lens for their new mirrorless camera that can do a little bit of everything.
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If you're not focused on getting the best possible image quality out of your camera and you just want some nice looking pictures from a lens that handles nicely, then you might be really satisfied with it.
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Canon did the impossible: They made a very decent, even a darn-good 10x full-frame zoom lens.
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Canon has done a very good job of designing this 10x optical lens, but all the imperfections that you can't engineer out of optically, they've corrected for through software, and it produces some very good results through the whole range.
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The Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM is the most versatile all-in-one lens currently available for the EOS R camera system, and thankfully it bucks the trend of most super-zooms by actually being a good performer in terms of the image quality.
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It’s not likely to appeal to pros, but the price, the zoom range and the step up to full frame image quality could tempt a lot of enthusiasts and upmarket bloggers.
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As with most superzooms, you'll want to keep the various lens corrections enabled to iron out this Canon's optical shortcomings, but the core of the 24-240mm is solid: sharp images, very effective image stabilization and fast focus make it a winner.
- Photo Review 8.9/10
Covering the longest zoom range yet for Canon’s EOS R-series cameras, it’s remarkable for the resolution it achieves for its range, size and price.
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The Canon RF 24-240mm f4-6.3 IS USM is undoubtedly a great choice if you’re the type of photographer who wants an all-in-one walkabout lens that can easily go from shooting a wide-angle to a telephoto view in seconds.
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Sharp, fast, versatile and stable are just a few words we would use to describe this lens. It will provide pro quality [...] and replaces a bag full of lenses for times when you need to travel light.
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This lens does everything, and does it much better than anyone expects.
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[I]t is still a decent lens, but for the price point, it should probably stay on the shop shelf instead of in your camera bag.
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It has a variable aperture and it's not the best in low light [...] but I really think for the right person, this can be the ultimate travel lens and the ultimate tourist lens.
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It is otherwise a good all-rounder for the EOS R full frame system.
