A look at the Canon RF 24-105 F2.8L IS USM Z MTF

The Canon RF 24-105 F2.8L IS USM Z jumped into the limelight with the latest announcement. This lens may not be for you. It’s big, it’s heavy, and pricey and Canon really wants this lens primarily for the cinema cameras. From all reports it’s not fully parfocal (which means the focus will change as you zoom), but it’s also not the insane price that fully cinema lenses cost either. But with the price and complexity of the addon power zoom accessories, it’s safe to assume that Canon is gearing this lens for its RF C line and hoping to find that balance between performance, price and usability for the cinema line. Canon has certainly flexed its engineering and optical talent and created a lens that has never been done before. We can all be excited to see Canon push the boundaries, regardless of this being a lens in which we’d actually purchase.