Canon Introduces 4 New Lenses! Designed for Cinema and 3D Creation
Canon's new lineup of R and RF-S Series lenses are designed to meet diverse creative needs for both stills and video production. Included in the announcement are two standout primes, the 24mm f/1.4 and 50mm f/1.4, which feature an innovative Voice Coil Motor (VCM) to enhance autofocus speed and precision while maintaining minimal focus breathing and near-silent operation. There's also a new RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z lens in white or black and a VR-focused RF 7.8mm f/4 dual lens, which includes an STM motor.
Georges Cameras will have the entire range of these new Canon lenses in stock soon, ensuring photographers and filmmakers get their hands on the latest innovations. Given the high demand expected for these lenses, it's recommended to place a pre-order to secure your purchase and avoid potential delays. By pre-ordering, you can be among the first to experience the enhanced autofocus, cinematic capabilities, and versatile performance these lenses offer.
Canon RF 24mm f/1.4L VCM Lens
A simple answer to dramatic stills and cinematic video in a wider perspective
Exceptional Low-Light Capabilities
The Canon RF 24mm f/1.4L VCM lens is designed to excel in challenging lighting conditions. Its wide f/1.4 aperture enhances low-light performance while producing striking, natural bokeh. This makes it an ideal choice for photographers and videographers who require crisp, clear images with a beautifully defocused background.
The advanced optical construction ensures excellent sharpness across the frame, allowing the 24mm focal length to vividly capture dramatic perspectives. With a minimum focusing distance of just 0.24m, you can achieve stunning close-up shots while still benefiting from the wide-angle field of view.
Robust Design with Professional Features
Engineered to meet the demands of professional use, the RF 24mm f/1.4L VCM boasts Canon's renowned L-series durability. The lens is built to withstand tough conditions, making it a reliable tool for various shooting environments. It features an iris ring for manual aperture adjustments, providing a tactile, cinema-style control over depth of field.
Additionally, the integration of both VCM and Nano USM autofocus systems minimises focus breathing, ensuring stable compositions in video production. With its 67mm filter size, lens control ring, and rear filter holder, this lens offers high customisability, catering to the diverse needs of photographers and filmmakers alike.
Canon RF 50mm f/1.4L VCM Lens
A simple answer to dramatic stills and cinematic video.
Exceptional Optical Performance for Stills and Video
The Canon RF 50mm f/1.4L VCM Lens redefines imaging with its advanced 14-element optical design, featuring an expansive f/1.4 maximum aperture. This lens is engineered to deliver exceptional sharpness while achieving a smooth, natural bokeh effect, perfect for both still photographers and videographers seeking dramatic results. With its 11-blade aperture, it creates beautifully rounded out-of-focus highlights, making subjects pop against a dreamy background.
Additionally, the lens's 67mm filter size allows for versatile filter options, enhancing creativity in a wide range of shooting scenarios. Whether capturing portraits, landscapes, or cinematic video, this lens excels in delivering bright, crisp images, even in challenging lighting conditions.
Precision Focus and Professional Build Quality
Featuring a hybrid VCM + Nano USM focus system, the RF 50mm f/1.4L VCM ensures swift, accurate, and virtually silent autofocus, making it ideal for both photo and video applications. This innovative system minimises focus breathing, ensuring stable compositions during focus shifts, a critical feature for filmmakers.
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Lens
Telephoto zoom lens that meets both professional photo and video demands.
Exceptional Telephoto Performance for Professionals
The Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Lens, available in white or black, stands out as a superior choice for professional photographers and videographers. Featuring a bright f/2.8 aperture, this telephoto zoom lens excels in low-light environments, ensuring bright and sharp images throughout its zoom range. With 0.3x maximum magnification, it allows for striking detail, whether capturing distant subjects or close-up shots.
The built-in image stabilisation system adds further precision, minimising shake and maintaining focus for both stills and video. Paired with Canon's advanced optical technology, this lens ensures unparalleled clarity, sharpness, and natural bokeh, making it an essential addition to any professional's kit.
Advanced Autofocus and Durability
Engineered for reliability, the RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Lens features dual Nano USM motors that deliver swift, silent autofocus. This makes it ideal for capturing fast-moving subjects, ensuring focus remains consistent during continuous shooting or filming. Its robust L-series design offers weather sealing and customisation options, including dedicated controls for focus, aperture, and stabilisation, allowing for seamless adjustment on the go.
The power zoom adapter compatibility enhances video functionality, making this lens a versatile tool for various shooting styles and challenging conditions. Whether for studio or fieldwork, its rugged build ensures longevity and optimal performance, meeting the rigorous demands of professional use.
Canon RF-S 7.8MM f/4 STM DUAL Lens
3D content creation made easy.
Unmatched Immersive 3D Content Creation
The Canon RF-S 7.8MM f/4 STM DUAL Lens is engineered for cutting-edge 3D content creation, offering a remarkable 7.8mm ultra-wide focal length and a constant f/4 aperture. With its 58mm filter size and lightweight construction of only 191g, this lens is built for versatility and ease of use.
Its 9 elements in 7 groups of optical construction are designed to deliver high 3D image quality, minimising lens flare and ghosting even in direct sunlight. The inclusion of STM (Stepping Motor) autofocus technology ensures fast, quiet, and smooth focusing, making it an ideal choice for dynamic shooting situations where subject tracking is crucial.
Seamless Integration for Canon Mirrorless Users
Designed specifically for Canon's R Series mirrorless cameras, such as the EOS R7, this lens offers a seamless shooting experience for both seasoned VR creators and 2D photographers exploring the emerging world of 3D content.
The Canon RF-S 7.8MM f/4 STM DUAL Lens supports simple post-production through the EOS VR Utility app and remote shooting via Canon Camera Connect. With no need for additional VR equipment, users can effortlessly capture high-quality 3D imagery. The lens also boasts an intuitive focus ring and mode switch, allowing for easy adjustments without the need for separate tools, simplifying the process of creating immersive VR content.
These Lenses Are Made For Canon R Series and C Series Bodies
Pairing one of these new Canon lenses with a Canon R Series mirrorless body or a C Series cine body delivers an unbeatable blend of versatility, precision, and cinematic potential.
These lenses are designed to excel in both still photography and video, making them an essential tool for capturing everything from dramatic landscapes to intimate portraits. To get the most out of your new gear, consider adding a matte box solution, polarising filters or variable neutral density filters to manage light and enhance contrast during outdoor shoots; for more information about any of these products, speak to our friendly, knowledgeable team.