Digital Camera World - UK (2019-08)

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Canon RF 24-240mm


Canon R and RP owners can now enjoy a 10x zoom range from a single lens –
perfect for holiday photography and other times when you’re travelling light

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he latest lens for Canon’s RF full-frame
mirrorless mount is noteworthy for a
couple of reasons: it’s compact and light,
and its 10x zoom range is the brand’s first since
the EF 35-350mm for EOS film cameras. This
will make the RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM
ideal for travel photography, as well as for
all-purpose everyday applications.
Construction of the new lens comprises 21
elements in 15 groups, with seven diaphragm
blades and a filter diameter of 72mm. Five-stop
image stabilisation will offer reassurance when

you’re shooting at the long end, even in low-light
conditions, and Nano USM technology gives quick
and quiet autofocus. As with other RF optics, the
control ring can be switched between focus and
custom settings (shutter speed, aperture, EV
compensation and ISO) by flicking a switch.
The RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM weighs
750g, which is lighter than many stablemates in
the RF lens family. Its dimensions of 80 x 123mm
(diameter x length) means that it will pair well with
the EOS RP, the enthusiast version of the EOS R.
http://www.canon.co.uk; £899/$899

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Rounding up
what’s new
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2 LENS
Features include five
stops of IS, and the
control ring can be used
for custom settings

3 SIZE
The latest
optic for the
RF-mount
brings the
line-up to six
strong – so far

1 FOCUSING
Nano USM technology
will deliver quick and
quiet autofocus

Red Touch TG-6 only
at John Lewis in UK
Olympus has confirmed
that the red version of its
refreshed action camera
(see review, p114) will
only be available in the
UK via John Lewis. Buy
before 19 August to get
a free Adventure Kit.
http://www.johnlewis.com;
£450

Photo book documents
divided America
Dignity by Chris Arnade
comprises photo essays
focusing on overlooked
and displaced people in
modern-day America.
It’s a frank but sensitive
debut, which was seven
years in the making.
http://www.penguinrandom
house.com; £30/$30

Manchester gets
its own Fixation
A Fixation service centre
recently opened in Wex’s
Manchester branch, so
north-of-England-based
owners of Canon, Nikon,
Fujifilm, Sony and other
brands now have a
one-stop shop for
equipment servicing.
http://www.fixationuk.com

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