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 (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong build (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong versatility (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
What owners think
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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 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24-50mm | 18-140mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 20-60mm | 18mm |
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | false | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 210 | 315 | 540 | 260 | 350 | 370 |
| AF Type | STM | stepping motor | VXD | Autofocus | stepping motor | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| 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 | 86.9 | 57.4 | 83.5 | 70.6 | 56.6 | 57.6 | 29.8 | 74 | 58.6 | 94.9 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.7 | 83.8 | 82.6 | 88.5 | 79.7 | 0 | 96.2 | 32.2 | 96.6 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.6 | 80.4 | 78.2 | 83.3 | 37.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.4 | 87.1 | 93.3 | 81.5 | 85.6 | 80.4 | 69 | 69.2 | 37.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 86.9 | 86 | 80.5 | 66.1 | 76.4 | 79.7 | 0 | 81.4 | 65.3 | 37.9 |
| Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Compare | 98 | 41.2 | 79.3 | 84.1 | 83.4 | 45.8 | 90.8 | 33.6 | 88 | 37.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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