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Canon RF 20-50mm f/4 L IS USM PZ Lens

Canon RF 20-50mm f/4 L IS USM PZ Lens

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The first full-frame RF mount lens with an internal zoom design and power zoom functionality.

The RF20-50mm f/4 L IS USM PZ Lens is the first full frame powered zoom lens from Canon. It combines excellent optics and high performance, providing a wide angle of view in a powerfully versatile lens. The L-series optical performance is highlighted by two Aspheric elements, and three Ultra-low Dispersion glass elements. The RF20-50mm f/4 L IS USM PZ delivers reliable, speedy and quiet wide-angle performance, making it an ideal lens for video and still creators.

Features:

  • Canon’s first ever full-frame RF lens with an internal zooming design and built-in Power Zoom functionality
  • Canon’s first F4 L-series Standard zoom lens starting from 20mm
  • Features a fixed f/4 9-blade aperture through the entire zoom range
  • New dual operation Manual zoom/Power zoom switch – Allowing you to zoom manually or powered with no
    additional accessories
  • Equipped with two Nano USM actuators to drive two zoom lens group units for power zoom operation
  • Designed for use on long shoot days – Lightweight at under 1 lb
  • Compact at only 4” in length and features a widely-used 67mm filter size
  • High image quality with 13 Elements in 11 groups, 3 UD elements and 2 aspheric lenses
  • Air Sphere Coating (ASC) helps to reduce ghosting and flare
  • 9.5” (0.24m) Minimum Focus Distance with 0.33x maximum magnification (at 50mm)
  • Enjoy creative zooming control with 15 adjustable power zoom speed settings
  • 6.0 stops of Optical Image Stabilizer shake correction at the image center
  • Combined In-Body x Optical Image Stabilization systems provide an image stabilization effect of 8.0 stops at the center and the periphery
  • Nano USM for fast, precise and quiet AF tracking
  • Incredibly minimal focus breathing when recording video
  • Enjoy remote zooming control through apps and compatible accessories
  • Outstanding reliability of an L-series lens with impressive durability, and ruggedness

Compatible With:

Mirrorless Cameras:

  • Canon RF Mount Cameras

Dimensions:

Lens: Ø 3.15" x 3.9"
Lens With Lens Hood EW-73H attached: Ø 3.50" x 5"

Weight:

0.9 lbs

Manufacturer SKU:

7286C002

In The Box:

Canon RF 20-50mm f/4 L IS USM PZ Lens
Canon Lens Cap E-67 II
Canon Lens Dust Cap RF
Canon Lens Hood EW-73H
Canon Lens Pouch LP1219
Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty

Glazer's SKU 38180
Manufacturer Canon
MFG SKU 7286C002
Product Specs

Lens

Focal length
20-50mm
• APS-C sensor cameras zoom range: approx. 32-80mm (equivalent)
Zoom method
Power zooming (lens zoom ring at [W - T] position
Manual zooming (lens zoom ring set to 20mm - 50mm zoom position
• Lock switch on side of lens to move zoom ring into or out of Power Zoom position
Zooming always performed via two zoom-dedicated Nano USM motors, even at manual 
zoom setting
Maximum and minimum aperturef/4 - f/22 (at all focal lengths)
Lens mountCanon RF mount (metal)
Compatible cameras
Canon EOS R-series and RF-compatible Cinema EOS cameras
Minimum focusing distance9.5 in. / 0.79 ft. / 0.24m
Maximum magnification0.33x (at 50mm)
Angle of view (diagonal, full-frame camera)20mm: 94°
50mm: 46°

Optical design

Lens construction13 elements in 11 groups
Special elements
(three) Ultra-low Dispersion (UD-glass) elements (two) Aspheric elements
 Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Lens coatings
Air Sphere Coating (ASC), on inner surface of front lens element
Fluorine Coating (on front lens element)
Floating focus systemNone
Lens zooming
Internal — no change in length as lens is zoomed
Filter size (diameter)67mm
Drop-in filters / rear gel filtersNone
Aperture blades
 		9

Image Stabilization

Image Stabilization
Yes
• Optical correction alone: 6.0 stops correction, at center!
• Optical + IBIS coordinated IS: 8.0 stops at center / 8.0 stops at corners?
1: At 50mm, in yaw/pitch directions, using EOS R8 camera — CIPA 2024 standard
2: At 50mm, in yaw/pitch/roll directions, using EOS R1 camera — CIPA 2024 std.
Coordinated IS control
Yes
• Lens optical IS + in-camera IBIS, including video (on camera bodies so-equipped)
• Lens optical IS + IBIS + Movie Digital IS (when Movie Digital IS is activated)
SCN mode stabilization
Panning mode correction; Panorama shot mode correction

AF

Focus drive system
Nano USM; direct linear drive
• One Nano USM motor used for focus drive
Full-time Manual focusingYes
Dual Pixel CMOS AF coverage
(Horizontal x Vertical)
Approx. 100% x 100% (whole area AF, with subject detection active)
Approx. 90% x 100% (when manually positioning AF Area)

Exterior design

Control RingYes (with click-stops)
• Full 360° rotation
• 57 clicks per revolution
Manual focus ringYes
AF / MF switchYes
Iris ringNone
Zoom ring
Yes
• Power zoom (zoom ring at [W — T] position)
• Manual zoom (zoom ring at 20 - 50mm zoom position)
Zoom unlock switch
Sliding switch on side of lens
• Allows moving zoom ring to Power Zoom or Manual Zoom positions
Lens Function buttonYes (one)
Distance scale
None
• Distance scale available in viewfinder or LCD screen, in red Shooting Menu:
Shooting info display > Lens info display > Focus distance display
Distance limiter switchNone
Dust-/ weather-resistant constructionYes
Tripod collar on lensNone

Dimensions, weight

Maximum outer diameter x Length
approx. 3.15 in. Ø x 3.9 in. / 79.9mm Ø × 98.4mm
• With Lens Hood EW-73H attached —
approx. 3.50 in. Ø x approx. 5.0 in. / 89.0mm Ø x approx. 128mm
Weightapprox. 14.8 oz. / 0.9 Ib. / 420g

Accessories

Lens hood
Canon Lens Hood EW-73H (included with lens)
• Bayonet mount with locking mechanism; attachable in reverse
Lens capCanon Lens Cap E-67 ||
Dust (rear) capCanon Dust Cap RF
Lens case
Canon LP1219 (included with lens)
Extension tubesNone
Canon RF Extender 1.4x / 2xNot compatible