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Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM Lens

  • mfr: 2965C002
  • SKU: 2965C002
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Product highlights

  • Focal Length: 28-70mm
  • Aperture Range: f/2 to f/22
  • Canon RF Mount
  • Full Frame CMOS Format
  • Control Ring
  • 19 lens elements in 13 groups
  • Nano USM Autofocusing

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM Lens

The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM Lens features offers unparalleled performance throughout its zoom range. With L series optics, the RF 28-70mm lens offers the flexibility and superlative performance from a 28-70mm focal length. The RF 28-70 f/2L USM lens is a large-diameter, standard L zoom lens with a bright f/2.0 constant aperture across the entire zoom range. RF lenses are intended for professional photographers, high-end amateurs, and low-light moviemaking and were built for compatibility with the new Canon EOS R mirrorless system and Canon RF Mount.

Construction

The RF 28-70mm f/2L lens is comprised of 19 lens elements in 13 groups. The strategic position of the lens’ four aspheric lens elements helps to minimize astigmatism, spherical aberration and geometric distortion. The two UD (ultra-low dispersion) and one Super UD elements curtail longitudinal and lateral chromatic aberrations. The large diameter mount and the short back focus are ideal tools in maintaining higher brightness of f/2.0 maximum aperture. These two factors mean the front section of the lens can be physically much smaller than conventional EF lens architecture.

Control Ring

All RF lenses incorporate a control ring on the lens barrel that can directly adjust numerous settings including shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation and more. Located towards the front of the lens and effectively adding a third dial to the EOS R camera’s main dial and quick control dial, the ring has a tactile, easily distinguished surface and features a clicking mechanism that provides tangible feedback for confident use while looking through the viewfinder.

Durable Build

The RF 28-70mm lens was built to handle the rigors of professional use. With a rugged, refined, and precise construction, this lens was built so that you can intuitively concentrate on the subject at hand. The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM Lens is vibration shock resistant in the lens barrel to help maintain focus and settings. A dust and water resistant construction protects against difficult weather conditions while the Fluorine coating prevents dirt and dust from sticking.

Specifications

Main
Zoom/Prime Zoom Lenses
Lens Type Wide Angle Zoom
Maximum Aperture f/2.0
Configuration Core
Lens Format Full Frame Sensors
Special Designs Mirror Lenses
Color Black

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Ratings and reviews

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM Lens

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM Lens SKU: 2965C002

Rated 4 out of 5 by from Incredible lens, but impractical. I applaud Canon for making this wild lens - I've never seen a normal zoom with an f/2 and the output has a prime quality in terms of subject isolation. Excellent color and sharpness for a zoom, though not quite prime level. The weight and sheer mass of this lens, however, negates its utility as a normal zoom for walk-around. It's difficult and awkward to hand hold due to the width and the front element is positively monstrous. The weight is very unbalanced on an R5, which has far too small a grip and form factor. As with a telephoto, you are primarily holding the lens and the body is secondary. I still love that Canon makes these outrageous lenses that no one else will make. For those who don't really care about size/weight - this is a great option.
Date published: 2024-08-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Go-To For Tight Spaces Great lens for portraits in confined spaces. Great bokeh, great image stabilization. Nice, sharp images!
Date published: 2024-08-26
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Fatal flaw: horrible ergonomics for handholding Fatal flaw with this lens is the zoom ring is so narrow and set back so it's very hard to handhold and zoom. Ergonomically it's awful to handhold given the weight. Incredibly smooth bokeh and image quality. However, given the size and weight of this lens, I wish they would make more compromises in IQ to achieve a lighter, more versatile 2.0 zoom.
Date published: 2024-08-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Monster Lens! Best of the best of Canon L series lenses A.m.a.z.i.n.g! As described. The perfect Wedding lens to use.
Date published: 2024-06-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing lens I did a lot of looking and researching before I purchase this lens and it has far exceeded my expectations when everyone tells you it’s large and heavy they’re not exaggerating, but it has taken my indoor volleyball pictures to a new level.
Date published: 2024-03-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Just Great. Love the look of the images. Paired with an R5 I often get images that look more like film. Great focal range for people, cityscape, mountains landscapes. I do a lot of night photography as well and night cityscape and astro both work well with this. The clarity brings out stars you didn't realize were there.
Date published: 2023-12-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Will recommend it! Amazing quality lens, produces stunning images and I wish it was not this heavy
Date published: 2023-12-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from THE BEST ZOOM LENS for RF cameras. We have this lens at work and i LOVE it! can't wait to get one for myself and my own business. The picture quality is superb and grabs the faces clearly while leaving the background soft and muted. It's lovely - and surprisingly, much better than the 24-70 - the proportions of faces and bodies are always more complimentary. Only draw back is that it s Heavy - so be prepared, but worth carrying the extra weight; and sometimes we'd like the full 24 width of frame. C'mon canon - give us a 24-70 2.0! or better yet - 24-200 2.0!!! That would be the dream lens for sure.
Date published: 2023-11-24
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