Today, Canon announced a new ultra-wide-angle lens for the full-frame EOS R-series, the RF14-35mm F4 L IS USM lens. Canon emphasized that it’s compatible with the EOS R3, which was supposed to be announced today as well. The RF14-35mm F4 L zoom range is the broadest ever in a Canon wide-angle zoom for full-frame AF cameras. Read more about it:

RF14-35mm F4 L IS USM

The RF14-35mm F4 L IS USM is a compact and lightweight lens (1.2 lbs), that is the broadest ever in a Canon wide-angle zoom for full-frame AF cameras. Additionally, the lens’s close-focusing capability is exceptional for an ultra-wide zoom of its type. Up to 5.5 stops of optical Image Stabilization is built-in, and Coordinated IS with cameras such as the EOS R6 and EOS R5 delivers up to 7 stops of shake correction.

Constant f/4 of maximum aperture

The Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM lens features a constant f/4 maximum aperture, which is not so fast, that constitutes a disadvantage in low light situations, and achieving extreme shallow depth of field. The lens is characterized by L-Series optical construction — highlighted by three UD-glass elements, and three Aspherical elements — and many of the company’s most advanced proprietary lens coatings, including Sub-wavelength Structure Coating (SWC) and Air Sphere Coating (ASC). These lens coatings help minimize ghosting and flaring.

Key features

1. Compact design — Approximately 1.2 lbs. in weight.
2. Minimum focusing of 7.9 inches at all focal lengths and a maximum magnification of 0.38x at 35mm zoom setting.
3. Optical Image Stabilizer with up to 5.5 stops of shake correction.
4. Up to 7 stops of shake correction when paired with Canon EOS R series cameras that feature In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS).
5. High speed, smooth and quiet autofocus with Canon’s Nano USM.
6. Control Ring for direct setting changes of aperture, shutter speed, ISO speed and exposure compensation.
7. Superb dust and weather resistance on par with other Canon L-series lenses.

Watch the commercial video below:

Pricing and Availability

The Canon RF14-35mm F4 L IS USM lens is scheduled to be available in August 2021 for an estimated retail price of $1,700. The lens can be preordered via ADORAMA and/or B&H.