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Talk up (or down) the RF 24–240mm F4-6.3

Started 10 months ago | Discussions thread
MikeJ9116 Veteran Member • Posts: 6,955
Re: Talk up (or down) the RF 24–240mm F4-6.3

atolk wrote:

I’m in trouble. Seems I “need” another lens. Maybe will time it to/justify it by the next trip.

Thanks, I think.

You're Welcome.

I have used super zoom lenses going all the way back to when I bought a 300D in the mid 2000s.  By comparison, the RF 24-240mm shouldn't be classified as a "super zoom" lens.  It is just far and away better than any super zoom lens that has come before it.  Super zoom lenses have always meant major compromises were made in order to get the wide zoom range.  The compromises with RF 24-240mm are way more minor in comparison with other super zoom lenses.  The testament to this is that one does not give up all that much in IQ between it and the RF 24-105mmL lens.  In most shooting situations occurring in the 24-105mm range one would be hard pressed to know which lens took the photo.

I am not saying the lenses are equal but they aren't that far off from each other either.  Especially when considering that the 24-240mm has an additional 135mm of reach with only a 1.5 stop disadvantage over the L lens above 104mm.  The IS and AF between them are essentially the same.

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