Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM

Advanced L-series zoom featuring a very fast f/2 aperture and delivering exceptional image quality. It redefines zoom lens image quality.

Set new standards in photography

The RF 28-70mm F2L USM offers the kind of image quality you’d expect from a prime lens, and adds an f/2 maximum aperture for more creative control.

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A great lens for...

Travel photography

Travel with a single zoom for space-saving flexibility. A versatile 28-70mm range is useful for many subjects, from big-sky landscapes to portraits, fine art and street photography.

Wedding photography

Work quickly and quietly in a variety of situations. The RF 28-70mm F2L USM features an f/2 maximum aperture, letting you control shallow depth of field in portraits and capture ambience in low light.

Photojournalism

The zoom and focal length recomposes and reframes quickly to capture that decisive moment. Focus and shoot in low light, and let Canon’s L-series quality inspire confidence – even in bad weather.

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Taken with RF 28-70mm F2L USM

  • f/4.0
  • 1/5000
  • 200

Image quality that has to be seen to be believed

The RF 28-70mm F2L USM has all the optical, mechanical and electronic advantages of the EOS R system. Achieve extraordinary image quality and expect very high sharpness with low levels of distortion.

Smooth, near silent autofocusing

Focus quickly and in near silence, thanks to an advanced ring-type USM AF motor. When combined with the EOS R system’s silent shooting technology, photographers can remain discreet.

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Simply brilliant in low light

Experience faster shutter speeds and f/2 aperture that can freeze subject and camera movement. With a shallow depth of field, the RF 28-70mm F2L USM is ideal for emphasising a pin-sharp subject.

Intuitive and seamless control

The RF 28-70mm F2L USM features a customisable Lens Control Ring, which lets photographers respond instinctively to changing conditions by quickly adjusting a variety of settings including aperture, shutter speed, ISO and exposure compensation.

Specifications

  • f/2

    aperture

  • 0.39m

    minimum focus

  • 9-blade

    aperture

  • L-series

    weatherproofing

  • USM

    motor

  • Advanced

    lens coating

  • Lens Control

    Ring

  • UD lens

    elements

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What’s in the box?

Whats in the RF 28-70mm F2L USM box

  • RF 28-70mm F2L USM

  • Lens Cap E-95

  • Lens Dust Cap D1

  • Lens Hood EW-103E

  • Drawstring soft pouch LP1424

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