The Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM came out at the same time as the Canon EOS R8, designed as a super-compact kit lens for that camera but also sold separately. It’s classified by Canon as a ‘beginner’ lens, so it could also be a good match for the Canon EOS RP. At £359, it’s the cheapest zoom in the firm’s RF-mount full-frame lens lineup.
However, it’s not the only affordable kit lens option for Canon’s full-frame mirrorless cameras. There’s also the very competent Canon RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM lens, which is an enthusiast-orientated lens that’s both cheaper and a lot lighter than Canon’s premium L-series RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM.
The Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM is particularly interesting, though, for its ultra-compact size and light weight, especially at a time when full-frame mirrorless lenses seem to be getting
