Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens: Wide-Angle Versatility with Macro Power
Step up your creative game in Port Moresby and beyond with the Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens. This versatile wide-angle prime lens offers exceptional image quality and a bright f/1.8 aperture, making it ideal for everything from stunning landscapes to captivating portraits and detailed close-up macro photography. Its impressive minimum focusing distance of just 14cm allows you to explore the intricate details of subjects like never before, achieving up to 0.5x magnification. The lightweight design (only 270g) makes it a fantastic lens to take with you everywhere across Papua New Guinea, perfect for everyday shooting and travel adventures.
Compared to standard kit lenses, the RF 24mm f/1.8 delivers a noticeable boost in image quality thanks to its optics optimized for a single, wide 24mm focal length. The wide f/1.8 aperture excels in low light conditions, allowing you to capture bright images with beautifully blurred backgrounds (bokeh), making your subjects truly stand out – ideal for food photography, portraits against the backdrop of PNG, and artistic shots.
Capture sharp, steady shots even in challenging lighting with the 5 stops of In-lens Image Stabilization (IS). When paired with an EOS R series camera featuring In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), you can achieve up to an incredible 6.5 stops of coordinated control IS, ensuring crisp handheld images and smooth videos, whether you're exploring bustling markets or serene natural landscapes in Papua New Guinea. The lens also features a customizable lens control ring for intuitive adjustments of settings like shutter speed, ISO, or exposure compensation.
Get incredibly close to your subjects and reveal intricate details with the RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM's impressive close-focusing capabilities. Focusing from just 14cm with up to 0.5x magnification opens up a world of creative possibilities for capturing the textures of local crafts, the vibrant colours of flowers, and the unique details of smaller subjects. The smooth and quiet STM (Stepping Motor) autofocus ensures natural and seamless focusing for both stills and video, providing clean transitions when shifting focus – perfect for capturing the dynamic scenes around Port Moresby.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Versatile 24mm Wide-Angle Prime: Ideal for landscapes, street photography, portraits, and everyday use in Papua New Guinea.
- Excellent f/1.8 Aperture: Bright performance in low light with beautiful background blur (bokeh).
- Dedicated Macro Lens Capabilities: Achieve up to 0.5x magnification with a 14cm minimum focusing distance.
- 5-Stop Optical Image Stabilization (IS): Capture sharp handheld images and smooth videos.
- Up to 6.5 Stops Combined IS: With compatible EOS R cameras for even greater stability.
- Lightweight and Compact (270g): Perfect for travel and all-day shooting.
- Customizable Lens Control Ring: Intuitive adjustment of camera settings.
- Smooth and Quiet STM Autofocus: Ideal for both stills and video recording.
- High-Quality Optics: Deliver sharp and detailed images.
- 9-Blade Circular Aperture: Creates smooth, natural-looking bokeh.
- RF Mount Advantage: Optimized for Canon's EOS R mirrorless system.
Perfect For:
- Photographers in Port Moresby and Papua New Guinea looking for a versatile wide-angle prime lens.
- Macro enthusiasts wanting to capture close-up details of local flora, fauna, and crafts.
- Low-light shooters needing a fast aperture lens for stunning results.
- Travel photographers seeking a lightweight and high-performing lens.
- Vloggers and content creators wanting a wide-angle view with smooth autofocus.
Specifications:
- Mount: Canon RF
- Focal Length: 24mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/1.8
- Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.14m (14cm)
- Maximum Magnification: 0.5x
- Image Stabilization: 5 stops (up to 6.5 stops with IBIS)
- Focus Drive System: STM (Stepping Motor)
- Aperture Blades: 9 (Circular)
- Lens Construction: 11 Elements in 9 Groups
- Dimensions (ø x L): 74.4 x 63.1 mm
- Weight: 270g
- Filter Size: 52mm
- Lens Cap: E52II (included)
- Lens Pouch/Case: LP1016 (not included)