Canon announces RF 10-20mm f/4L IS STM
Canon has announced the RF 10-20mm f/4L IS STM, the widest full-frame zoom currently on the market for Canon mirrorless cameras.
Previously the EF 11-24mm f/4L USM (retailing between $4.5-$5K) was the widest full-frame Canon lens. This weighed in at a considerable 1.2kg. We have been promised that mirrorless lenses would be lighter, and we are happy to note this new lens only weighs 570g!
The angle of view at 10mm is 130 degrees, which means the shooting area is more than twice that of a 16mm focal length.
The lens will be great for those needing to shoot in tight quarters such as architecture and interiors. The lens will also suit landscape and astro photographers, or those wanting to add a level of artistry that only a super wide lens can create with strong leading lines and insane amounts of depth of field.
Key features and attributes include:
- The aspherical, Super UD, and UD lens elements (including one Aspherical UD element) which help to achieve high image quality appropriate for an L lens
- Highly durable dust and water resistant qualities, to withstand rigorous conditions faced by professionals
- SWC (on 2 lens surfaces) and ASC (Air Sphere Coating) reducing ghosting caused by light sources within the image, a phenomenon often seen in wide-angle lenses
- First L series lens to feature STM motor and full-time manual focus capability, thanks to compact lightweight focus group
The RF 10-20mm f/4L IS STM will be available in Australia from later this month, with an RRP of $4,199 which includes a five year warranty when purchased from an authorised Canon Australia retailer.
You can read more about the lens on the Canon Australia website.
