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3 New Canon Mirrorless Lenses Launched 2023

In exciting news for November, 3 New Canon Mirrorless Lenses Launched in 2023, with the world’s longest super telephoto zoom, a lightweight ultra wide angle RF-S zoom, and entirely new hybrid lens.

There’s something for everyone with these three releases, which join the growing number of Canon RF lenses to complement 5 Years Of Canon EOS R Mirrorless Cameras. From wildlife and sports photography to travel, filmmaking, and vlogging, Canon has designed these lenses to meet a wide range of creative needs.

Explore our comprehensive guide to the latest Canon RF lenses for 2023 and find the perfect match for your specific needs.

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• Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM Lens
• RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS USM Lens
• RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z

Which new Canon mirrorless lenses launched end of 2023?

The trio of new releases include the Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM Lens – a full-frame Canon telephoto lens for sports and wildlife, the compact Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS USM Lens for travel and vlogging, plus a professional hybrid video/stills Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Lens.

Sample seascape with EOS R5 and RF-S 10-18mm @ 18mm. Camera settings: 1/160sec. f/6.3 ISO 100 Courtesy Gareth Evans

How much do Canon’s new lenses cost?

Given their distinct applications, these three Canon RF mount lenses come at varying price points.

1. The Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM Lens costs £2399.00, which compares favourably to existing super telephoto models, such as the RF 100-500mm Lens which costs £2,939.00.
2. On the other hand, the crop-format Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS USM Lens offers a very budget-friendly choice, and is priced at £429.00.
3. Lastly, the Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Lens, which is tailored for professional hybrid stills and video applications, reflects its premium status with a price of £3599.00.

Sample squirrel with EOS R5 and RF 200-800mm @ 800mm. Camera settings: 1/800sec. f/9. ISO 5000 Courtesy Gareth Evans

Canon coordinated optical and in-body Image Stabiliser

Before we delve deeper into each model it’s worth noting that all three of these lenses offer combined camera body and lens image stabilisation, when used with a compatible Canon mirrorless camera. Models include full-frame EOS R3, R5, R6 mark I and R6 Mark II cameras, and the crop sensor EOS R7.

Canon introduced combined IS in the early stages of EOS R development, and it stands as one of the industry's best applications, delivering substantial benefits to photographers who shoot handheld. The system offers exceptional compensation, reaching an impressive shake reduction of up to 8-stops, dependent on the lens mounted.

Dual IS as it is also known ensures exceptional stability, especially in challenging lighting conditions. It effectively counters the effects of camera shake and vibrations, providing a significant gain in sharpness and clarity at slower shutter speeds. This is particularly advantageous when shooting at longer focal lengths, or in low light environments, where even minor movements can lead to blurry images.

Image stabilisation plays a crucial role in video recording, particularly in situations where the camera is handheld, and the creator is walking and recording without the aid of a gimbal stabiliser.

Sample bird photography with EOS R5 and RF 200-800mm @ 800mm. Camera settings: 1/400sec. f/9. ISO 5000 Courtesy Gareth Evans

New Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM Lens in detail

The launch of the RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM is set to gain the attention of sports, wildlife, and action photographers, as it offers the longest zoom reach in the world, within a lightweight and portable design. Key features include:

• 2050g weight
• Compatible with RF Extender 1.4x or 2x RF Extender
• Sharp results from UD elements
• Highly capable Nano USM focus motor
• 5.5-stops image stabilisation, rising to 7.5-stops combined body IBIS
• 0.8m minimum focus distance
• Customisable focus/control ring
• Canon’s Super Spectra Coating
• Weather resistant structure

For photographers who specialise in capturing distant subjects and shoot handheld at super telephoto ranges, there is no other option on the market that provides this unique combination of capabilities.

Notably you can increase the zoom range for incredible reach, with 280-1120mm or 400-1600mm with the 1.4x and 2.0x extenders. This enhances the lens’ versatility, allowing you to capture subjects at even greater distances, although it does come with a reduction in f-stop.

Canon RF 200-800mm f6.3-9 IS USM Lens Video Review

Subjects which fall within this lens’ capabilities include:

• Wildlife photography, including birds, mammals, and insects
• Sports photography for capturing distant action
• Astrophotography for detailed shots of the moon, planets, and stars
• Airshows and aviation photography
• Landscape photography for distant or compressed scenes
• Surveillance and investigative photography
• Documenting distant events and festivals

Sample seascape with EOS R5 and RF-S 10-18mm @ 11mm. Camera settings: 1/160sec. f/6.3 ISO 160 Courtesy Gareth Evans

New RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS USM Lens in detail

Canon’s RF-S 10-18mm ultra wide angle lens fills a gap in the line-up for a crop format zoom lens, which covers an ultra wide range, equivalent to 16-29mm in full-frame format. It is designed for crop sensor bodies, such as the EOS R50, the EOS R7 and R10.

Key features include:

• Compact and lightweight design
• Versatile for stills, video, and vlogging
• Weighs 150g and measures just 44.9mm when retracted
• 4-stop image stabilisation, up to 6-stops with combined camera IBIS
• Fast, silent, and smooth STM focus technology
• Combined focus ring and customisable control ring for camera adjustments
• 0.5x magnification for close-up shots
• New mirrorless RF lens optical design for superior image quality and minimal weight

Canon has devised a new optical design for this lens, which delivers great image quality, while maintaining a low weight. Aside from being extremely compact and portable, the RF-S 10-18mm lens offers some distinct advantages, which include fast and close focusing, while achieving a high level of magnification. This enables you to easily fill the frame when needed, especially in situations where you extend the camera while engaging with your audience during vlogging for example.

Canon RF-S 10-18mm f4.5-6.3 IS USM Lens Video Review

Subjects which are suited to this zoom range include:

• Landscape for capturing sweeping vistas and dramatic scenery
• Architectural for photographing buildings and structures
• Interior for wide shots of interiors, such as rooms and spaces
• Real Estate for showcasing properties and rooms
• Travel for photographing landmarks, cityscapes, and cultural scenes
• Street for capturing urban environments and street scenes
• Environmental portraits for placing subjects in their surroundings
• Group photos for fitting large groups into the frame
• Documentary photography for storytelling and photojournalism
• Video recording and vlogging

For those who create hybrid content with crop-format Canon mirrorless cameras, this lens will be highly anticipated and likely become one of the most frequently used lenses in your gear collection.

Sample park with EOS R5 and RF 24-105mm @ 60mm. Camera settings: 1/200sec. f/8. ISO 1600 Courtesy Gareth Evans

RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z, a new hybrid video/stills lens

Canon is breaking new ground with the launch of the RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z, which ushers in an entirely new range of hybrid video and stills lenses. This and future models combine the advantages of professional photography lenses, with the capabilities found in cinema optics, opening up exciting possibilities for hybrid creators.

At first glance this could be mistaken for an updated RF 24-105mm Lens F/4 L IS USM, adding in a wider aperture from the RF 24-70mm F/2.8L IS USM, however it offers several additional video features such as:

• Correction functions
• Electronic parfocal control
• Minimal focus breathing
• Stepless iris ring
• Lens metadata
• Servo control
• Auto iris
• Virtual system compatibility
• Remote control

For both photo and video we have Canon’s powerful integrated body and lens IS for up to 8-stops compensation, dual Nano USM focus motors for swift and silent AF, and an 11-bladed circular aperture to render exquisite bokeh and capture cinematic video.

Canon introduced two Power Zoom Adapters to control the RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L, with both the Canon PZ-E2 and PZ-E2B Power Zoom Adapter offering USB-C connectivity, however the PZ-E2B adds a 20-pin interface for large-scale productions.

With the introduction of hybrid Z lenses, Canon reaffirms its commitment to the growing community of photography and video professionals joining the EOS R system. The RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L is an ideal choice for creators who work with cameras such as the Canon EOS R5 C, and with its RF lens mount, it is compatible with the entire EOS R body lineup.

Canon RF 24-105mm f2.8 L IS USM Z Lens Video Review

Thanks to these 3 New Canon Mirrorless Lenses Launched November 2023 the lens selection for the mirrorless EOS R system has expanded significantly. Canon is bolstering it’s range of super telephoto lenses, which complement existing models like the RF 600mm F11, without encroaching on the professional super telephoto lineup.

The new RF-S lens fills a vital role as an ultra wide zoom lens for landscape, travel and vlogging with APS-C format mirrorless cameras. It features all of the right ingredients for these subjects, with a lightweight design, quiet focusing and effective stabilisation.

Lastly, the new standard hybrid lens caters to professional hybrid creators by offering one of the most sought-after and versatile zoom ranges, advanced optics for outstanding results, and a range of features perfected for both stills and video production.

Whichever subject or camera you shoot with, explores the growing Canon mirrorless lens range to find the perfect model for your style of content. You can also reserve all of these lenses and take advantage of powerful image stabilisation and features dedicated to your content creation.

Choose the Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM Lens for world-class super telephoto reach, the Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS USM Lens for crop sensor stills and video or the Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Lens for professional hybrid content creation.

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By Nick Dautlich on 02/11/2023