Canon reveals its widest RF lens to date

Canon Europe has announced the launch of the RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM, its widest RF lens to date.

The zoom lens completes its RF trinity of kitbag-friendly, compact f/4 lenses which together offer photographers a versatile focal range covering 14-200mm. With quiet autofocus, 5.5-stop optical image stabilisation and a 14-35mm focal length incorporating aspherical and UD elements for crystal clear results, the RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM is a lens for shooting landscape and architectural photography, as well as vlogging where content creators need a stable and broad field of view.

The RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM joins Canon’s expanding range of RF lenses, built on the firm foundations of the EOS R System. When coupled with the innovative camera bodies, the full line-up of RF lenses deliver unrivalled optical performance and unlock new possibilities for photographers and videographers. Enabled by the RF Mount communication system, this lens takes advantage of combined lens and in-body image stabilisation on compatible EOS R-series cameras. It achieves a 7-stop benefit, when used with the Canon EOS R5 or EOS R6, with autofocus and control – making it a practical powerhouse for both stills and movie shooting.

Compact lens with a wide view

Taking advantage of the EOS R System’s large-diameter mount, the RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM achieves a combination of wider coverage, high image quality – all in a compact optical system.

Weighing just 540g, the RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM stands alongside the compact, lightweight RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM and RF 70-200mm F4L IS USM lenses to deliver a range of f/4 lenses at different optical lengths that can suit almost any photography need. As with the other lenses in this trinity it shares the same 77mm filter thread and compact form factor, which makes them convenient travel companions – users can be confident, capturing a range of perspectives whilst reducing the size and weight of the kit they carry with them.

Offering a broad focal range, the RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM affords photographers the flexibility to capture a multitude of different subjects, including landscape and architecture. The lens features a class leading minimum focus distance of 0.2m and a 0.38x magnification thanks to its rear focusing system. This makes the RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM particularly effective in confined spaces, enabling photographers to squeeze an entire scene into the image.

RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM Key Features:

• Ultra-wide 14-35mm focal length
• Fixed f/4 aperture for shooting in low-light conditions
• Three aspherical and three UD elements, one which is both UD and aspherical, ensure the highest resolution from edge to edge of the image
• 5.5-stop optical image stabilisation or 7-stops when used with a camera with in-body image stabilisation (IBIS)
• Nano USM motor for fast, smooth, quiet operation ideal for video
• Control Ring – giving direct control over Tv/Av/ISO settings
• Minimum focusing distance of 0.2m with 0.38x magnification
• SWC (Sub Wavelength structure Coating) and ASC (Air Sphere Coating) prevents flare and ghosting

The RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM will retail at £1,749.99.