Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Ultra-Wideangle Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
RF Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
0.15m / 5.9 inch
Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 from Amazon B&H PHOTO
Lens Mount
Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 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 R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 has a maximum diameter of 77mm and a total length of 109mm . It weighs 476g / 16.8 oz .
Check the size of the Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 when attached to RF Mount cameras :
Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 Drop-in Filter
Focal Range
Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 has a focal range of 7-14mm and 2.0X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 11.2 - 22.4mm .
Weather Sealings
Weather Sealings of the Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5
The Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 .
Optical Image Stabilization
Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Focusing Mechanism of the Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5
Zoom Method
Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compared to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.
Zoom Lock
Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 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 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.35x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.15m . For a non-macro lens, the 0.35x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Below are the 3 Ultra-Wideangle Zoom type Canon RF mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f2.8 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 7mm, and a max aperture of f3.5 and minimum aperture of f29 at 14mm .
Focal Length
Max Aperture
Min Aperture
7mm
F2.8
F22
14mm
F3.5
F29
Optical Formula
Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5's optical formula consists of 16 elements in 11 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
2 aspherical element 5 Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) element
Optical Construction of the Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5
Lens Hood
Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 comes with a removable petal shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is EW-76 .
Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 Lens Hood
What's in the Box of Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5:
Canon RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM Lens (Canon RF) Canon Lens Cap 7-14 Canon Lens Dust Cap RF Canon EW-76 Lens Hood Canon Drop-In Clear Filter A Canon LP1219 Soft Lens Case Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Recommended Accessories for the Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 .
Body Colour
Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 is available in Black color.
Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 Attached to a camera
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM.
Top Alternatives of Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 in Other Lens Mounts
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