Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM 24-50mm
At only 210g with 4.5-stop stabilization, the 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 provides an ultralight stabilized standard zoom for full-frame RF cameras. A collapsible form, Super Spectra Coating, and dual aspherical elements ensure sharp, low-distortion shots at a budget price, while the STM motor operates silently for video. It’s ideal for vloggers and casual EOS R-series shooters who value a featherweight, stabilized walkaround lens over maximum aperture speed.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong af (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong build (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong versatility (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 8 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 300 |
| Max Magnification | 1:9 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM 24-50mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24-50mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 24-200mm | 12-35mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 210 | 290 | 544 | 570 | 306 | 107 |
| AF Type | STM | stepping motor | RXD | stepping motor | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM 24-50mm | 87.7 | 50.7 | 85.2 | 70.6 | 61.2 | 50.9 | 29.6 | 74.1 | 64.2 | 95.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.7 | 80.9 | 86.5 | 90.9 | 82.6 | 83.2 | 80.3 | 78.4 | 89.8 | 36.9 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 86.2 | 69.7 | 85.1 | 91.1 | 83.2 | 63.2 | 89.5 | 85.5 | 82.6 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Compare | 87.7 | 63.5 | 67.9 | 38.3 | 92.9 | 65.1 | 0 | 96.6 | 89.8 | 96.9 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.7 | 80.9 | 85.8 | 50.6 | 86.8 | 83.2 | 63.2 | 80.4 | 85.5 | 96.9 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.7 | 74.2 | 98.6 | 43.7 | 69.1 | 76.3 | 63.2 | 83.2 | 81.1 | 93.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offer From CA$235
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$400
Price History
Usage Scores
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