The budget kit zoom for lighter RF bodies like the EOS RP and R8 — silent STM autofocus, useful stabilisation, and a manual-focus macro mode that reaches 0.5x magnification, well beyond a typical standard zoom. The trade-off is a slow f/7.1 at the long end, which limits low-light use and background separation compared to a constant-aperture lens.
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4 cameras compatible with the Canon RF mount.
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