Canon RF 20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ: First Switchable Power Zoom

Canon's first switchable power zoom lens matters because it solves a real hybrid shooter problem: you want smooth, motorised zoom for video, but you also need a manual ring for stills. The RF 20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ flips between both. That 20-50mm range on a full-frame body covers environmental portraits, tight interiors, and run-and-gun documentary work without swapping glass. L-series weather sealing means it belongs on a commercial job, not just a test bench. If you're shooting video alongside stills and currently carrying two lenses to cover this range, this one is worth a proper look before your next hybrid brief.
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