
Canon RF Autofocus OIS
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
- Focal length
- 24–50 mm
- Aperture
- f/4.5–6.3
- Weight
- 210 g
- Filter diameter
- 58 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm
- Length
- 58 mm
At a Glance
This full-frame standard zoom for Canon RF covers 24-50 mm with a variable aperture of f/4.5-6.3. At 210 g it is compact, and it includes an optical stabilizer. It focuses down to 30 cm at a magnification of 1:5.26. It suits everyday shooting and travel as a light companion.
Good for
- Everyday
- Travel
Worth knowing
- Only f/6.3 at the long end: in low light, ISO or shutter time go up.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 24 mm
- Max. focal length
- 50 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/4.5
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/6.3
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 8
- Groups
- 8
- Weight
- 210 g (0.46 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 58 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm at 24 mm · 35 cm at 50 mm
- Max. magnification
- 1:9.1 at 24 mm · 1:5.3 at 50 mm
- Length
- 58 mm (2.28 in)
- Diameter
- 69.6 mm (2.74 in)
- Released
- April 2023
Manufacturer data: global.canon, canon-europe.com, usa.canon.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM fit?
The Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM is a full-frame lens for Canon RF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 38-80 mm in full-frame terms.
Canon RF cameras
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.
| Lens | Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM | Canon RF 20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ | Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM | Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24-50 mm | 20-50 mm | 24-70 mm | 18-45 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4.5-6.3 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/4.5-6.3 |
| Weight | 210 g | 420 g | 900 g | 130 g |
| Filter diameter | 58 mm | 67 mm | 82 mm | 49 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 30 cm | 24 cm | 21 cm | 20 cm |
| Length | 58 mm | 98.4 mm | 125.7 mm | 44.3 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Comparisons with this lens
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM: FAQ
Does the Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM have autofocus?
Yes, the Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM has autofocus.
Does the Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM have image stabilization?
Yes, the Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM has optical image stabilization.
How much does the Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM weigh?
The Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM weighs 210 g. It is 58 mm long with a diameter of 69.6 mm.
What filter size does the Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM use?
The Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM takes 58 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM is 30 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 38-80 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Canon RF 20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ
20-50mm · f/4
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
24-70mm · f/2.8
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
18-45mm · f/4.5-6.3
Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM
28-70mm · f/2.8
Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS STM
24-105mm · f/4-7.1
Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM
24-105mm · f/4
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
18-50mm · f/2.8
Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM
28-70mm · f/2
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