
September 18, 2023
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Review
Canon’s retracting 24-50mm kit lens is very small and very light, but it’s also very cheap. Does this mean it’s not very good? Rod Lawton is keen to find out.
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September 18, 2023
Canon’s retracting 24-50mm kit lens is very small and very light, but it’s also very cheap. Does this mean it’s not very good? Rod Lawton is keen to find out.
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