Canon RF 20-50mm f/4L PZ Impresses at $1,399 as 20mm Edge Sharpness Softens
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Updated · canonrumors.com · May 14
Canon RF 20-50mm f/4L PZ Impresses at $1,399 as 20mm Edge Sharpness Softens
9 articles · Updated · canonrumors.com · May 14
$1,399 Canon RF 20-50mm f/4L IS USM PZ appears to deliver between very good and great performance overall, with the strongest results at 50mm and only modest compromises for most users.
MTF charts show excellent low-frequency sharpness across most of the frame at both 20mm and 50mm, while higher-frequency detail drops more noticeably at 20mm edges, signaling some astigmatism.
At 50mm, both 10lp/mm curves stay flat across roughly 95% of the frame, and the higher-frequency weakness is largely confined to the outer 20%, making it less visible outside close inspection.
The compact internal-zoom design, first-in-L-series power zoom, Nano USM motor and 67mm filter thread matching Canon's VCM primes make the lens especially attractive for hybrid shooters and videographers.
Is Canon's new power zoom L-lens diluting its photo legacy to chase the hybrid creator market?
Can Canon's $1399 lens truly deliver the silent, cinematic video performance that professionals demand?