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Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM RF Mount Review

Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

Main Features

  • 24-240mm Focal Range
  • F4 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization (up to 5.0 stops)
  • Filter Thread: 72mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon RF Mount
  • Weight: 750g / 1.65 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 80mm x 123mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.5m
  • Max Magnification: 0.26x
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Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM Overview


Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Superzoom Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with RF Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsAverage
PortraitGood
TravelExcellent
StreetGood
WeddingGood
Walk AroundVery Good
VloggingGood
LandscapeGood
MacroAverage

Reasons to Buy Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization (up to 5.0 stops)
Autofocus
Programmable Control Ring
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Zoom Lock
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
Versatile Lens with a Zoom Ratio of 10x
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
Lens Extends while zooming
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture


Lens Mount

Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM is compatible with cameras that have a Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R100, Canon R8 and Canon R50.

Canon R100 with Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM Lens Size
Canon R100 with the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM Lens
Canon R8 with Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM Lens Size
Canon R8 with the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM Lens
Canon R50 with Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM Lens Size
Canon R50 with the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM Lens

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Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM has a maximum diameter of 80mm and total length of 123mm when not extended. It weighs 750g / 26.5 oz.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM and Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS (Canon RF mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.

Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM vs Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM and the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS Size and Weight

Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM has a filter thread of 72mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM:

  • 72mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 72mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 72mm Clear Protection Lens Filters


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Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM Lens Top View




Focal Range

Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM has a focal range of 24-240mm and 10.0X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 38.4 - 384mm.


Optical Image Stabilization

The Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting. Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM's stabilization system is effective up to 5.0 stops.

Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM MTF Charts

Below you can find the MTF chart of Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM which would give an idea of the its contrast and resolution from the center to its edges.


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MTF Chart of the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

Zoom Method

Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Zoom Lock

Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM has a Zoom lock feature which eliminates Zoom creep where focal length of the lens changes with gravity when it's held downwards or upwards.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.26x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.5m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.26x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.

Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS is the only Superzoom Zoom type Canon RF mount lens with higher max magnification than the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM.

  • Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS: 0.44x - (Compare)

Aperture

Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f4 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 24mm, and a max aperture of f6.3 and minimum aperture of f22 at 240mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
24mm F4 F22
240mm F6.3 F22

Optical Formula

Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM's optical formula consists of 21 elements in 15 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 1 aspherical
  • 2 UD elements

Lens Hood

Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM Lens
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Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Canon
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type SuperZoom
Lens Mount Canon RF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 24-240mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock Yes
Zoom Ratio 10.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4
Min Aperture F6.3
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 21
Optical Groups 15
Special Elements 1 aspherical + 2 UD elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.5m
Max Magnification 0.26X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Focus Distance Limiter No
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 750g
Diameter 80mm
Length 123mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 72mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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