Canon RF 24–70mm F2.8L IS USM vs Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5L FISHEYE STM

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RF 24–70mm F2.8L IS USM compared with RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5L FISHEYE STM
CanonRF 24–70mm F2.8L IS USMCanonRF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5L FISHEYE STM
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2019February 2026
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–70 mm7–14 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8–3.5
Minimum aperturef/22f/22–29
Optical construction21 elements in 15 groups16 elements in 11 groups
Special elementsThree glass-moulded aspherical elements and three UD elementsFive UD and two replica aspherical elements
CoatingsASC anti-reflection coating and fluorine coatingThree ASC coatings and Super Spectra; fluorine coating on the front element
Aperture detail–f/2.8–22 at 7 mm and f/3.5–29 at 14 mm; maker minimum-aperture figures use 1/3-stop display
DiaphragmNine blades with circular apertureNine aperture blades
Angle of viewFull-frame horizontal 74°–29°, vertical 53°–19°30′ and diagonal 84°–34°Horizontal 190°–149°45′, vertical 190°–99°50′ and diagonal 190°–180° on full frame
Projection–Circular 190° fisheye at 7 mm and frame-filling diagonal 180° fisheye at 14 mm on full frame; circular mode uses equidistant projection; neither is rectilinear
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon RFCanon RF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon EOS R cameras; full-frame image circle. RF optical model distinct from EF24–70mm F2.8L generations and RF28–70mm F2.8 IS STMCanon EOS R full-frame or APS-C cameras; APS-C cannot show the complete circular image and uses approximately 8.7 mm for diagonal coverage (Digital Camera World)
Teleconverter support–Canon RF extenders not compatible
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.21 m0.15 m (autofocus)
Maximum magnification0.3×0.35× (autofocus)
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailNano USM autofocus; electronic full-time manual focus. Maker rear-focusing design does not change lens length while focusingLeadscrew-type STM focusing with position sensors; full-time manual focus; maker rear-focusing design maintains length during focus
Focus distance detailMaker minimum focus distance 0.21 m at 24 mm; Photography Blog reports 0.38 m at 70 mm. AF/MF mode distinction unpublished and omittedMaker specifies 0.15 m throughout the 7–14 mm range in autofocus
Magnification detailMaker maximum magnification 0.30× at 32 mm; no unpublished AF/MF distinction inferredMaximum 0.35× at 14 mm in autofocus, measured at the image centre; do not assume identical magnification across a fisheye image
Stabilisation detailLens optical IS rated five stops under CIPA guidelines at 70 mm with EOS R; body stabilisation is separateNo lens optical IS; maker separately lists compatible camera IBIS at seven stops at the centre/14 mm under CIPA-2024 conditions
Video features–Circular fisheye material can be converted to monoscopic 2D 180° VR with EOS VR Utility on supported cameras; not a stereoscopic dual-fisheye lens; conversion compatibility depends on body and recording format
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm–
Maximum diameter88.5 mm76.5 mm
Length125.7 mm109.4 mm
Weight900 g476 g (better)
ControlsZoom and focus rings, customisable lens control ring, AF/MF and IS switches; Japan maker offers a paid control-ring de-click serviceZoom, focus and customisable control rings; AF/MF switch, function button and zoom lock/limit control (Digital Camera World)
Zoom designExtending zoom barrel; dimensions measured retractedInternal zoom and focus retain the same physical lens length (Amateur Photographer; Digital Camera World)
Filter detail82 mm front filter threadNo front screw-in filter thread; rear Drop-in Filter A system; supplied clear filter and optional Drop-in Variable ND Filter A or Drop-in Circular Polarizing Filter A
Weather resistanceDust and moisture resistant construction requires attachment to a camera; cannot completely prevent dust or water ingress and is not waterproofDust and moisture resistant with mount gasket; Canon states attachment to a camera is needed and protection does not prevent all dust or water ingress; no waterproof/IP claim
Dimensions detailApproximately 88.5 mm maximum diameter × 125.7 mm length, retractedApproximately 76.5 mm maximum diameter × 109.4 mm length, excluding detachable hood
Weight detailApproximately 900 g lensApproximately 476 g lens
Lens hoodEW-88EDetachable EW-76; remove for circular fisheye shooting to avoid the hood entering the image (Amateur Photographer; Digital Camera World)
In the boxUK maker store lists lens, EW-88E hood, LP1222 case, Lens Dust Cap RF and E-82 II front capDrop-in clear filter included
Release detailSeptember 2019 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum; original Japan maker announcement gives late September. Exact worldwide first retail day is not inferred. Co-sold standard zooms are alternatives, with no inferred successor linkCanon Japan specifies first sale on 20 February 2026; US announcement expected availability by the end of February, rather than the same exact regional day

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