Canon
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
A solid mid-range pick in the camera lenses line-up, with f/4.5-6.3 up front.
57/100
f/4.5-6.3Canon RFFull-frameZoomSTMEOS R
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Why we rate it
- Rounded aperture
- In-lens stabilisation
- Customisable control ring
- No constant aperture (zoom)
- No weather sealed
Score profile
Scored against the camera lenses classWhere the Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Mount and format
MountCanon RF
FormatFull-frame
Manufacturer lineEOS R
Optics
Focal length min24 mm
Focal length max50 mm
Lens typeZoom
Max aperturef/4.5-6.3
Max aperture (f-number)4.5
Aspherical elements2
Aperture blades7
Rounded apertureYes
Focusing
Autofocus motorSTM
Stabilisation
In-lens stabilisationYes
IS stops4.5
Controls
Customisable control ringYes
AF/MF switchYes
More specs
Image stabilizationYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowCanon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM vs Canon Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STMCanon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM
| CanonCanon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STMThis page | CanonCanon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57 /100 | 60 /100Better |
| Max aperture | f/4.5-6.3 | F5-7.1 |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Format | Full-frame | APS-C |
Who it's for
Is the Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable camera lense for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need constant aperture (zoom), in which case a higher-tier camera lense is the better call.
Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
okay
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 57/100 against other camera lenses, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM?
Its rounded aperture stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the 50mm F1.2 APS-C Manual Focus Lens?
The 50mm F1.2 APS-C Manual Focus Lens scores 58/100 versus this one at 57/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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