RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z
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Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z

A professional 70-200mm telephoto lens for filmmaking and stills, with a fast and bright f/2.8 aperture and additional reach for diverse shooting scenarios.

REACH BOTH SIDES OF YOUR STORY

Smooth, agile and practical, this versatile lens is ideal for hybrid shooting professionals looking for extra flexibility and reach. Along with a focal length range of 70-200mm, its professional filmmaking features such as a constant f/2.8 aperture and dedicated iris ring makes it the best telephoto lens for your videos and stills cameras. Optional RF Extenders deliver extended reach.

A CLOSER LOOK AT THE RF 70-200MM F2.8L IS USM Z

Practical and versatile features for filmmaking and stills.

RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z
RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z
RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z
RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z
RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z
RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z
RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z

  • Iris Ring

    Providing smooth manual iris control when filming

A TELEPHOTO ZOOM FOR HYBRID SHOOTING

Whether it’s stills or videos, this lens will perform brilliantly thanks to a fast f/2.8 aperture for great depth of field control, and a versatile zoom range.

Short film and documentary

Fast and quiet, ideal for single operator filming, with optional RF 1.4x and 2x Extenders, and optional power zoom adapters.

Wedding and events

Produce high-quality stills and videos with greater reach, to capture every event of the day even when the light drops.

Portraits

11-blade aperture and longer focal lengths for stunning out-of-focus backgrounds, plus incredible sharpness and colour accuracy.

Optically designed to effectively suppress Focus Breathing

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    REACH BOTH SIDES OF YOUR STORY

    Achieve greater flexibility, clarity and reach. With a constant f/2.8 from 70mm up to 200mm, this zoom has got you covered. Optional RF 1.4x and RF 2x Extenders offer additional reach.

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    RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z

    70mm

    RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z

    Extend your reach with clarity and precision

    Capture stunning stills and steady footage with a versatile 70-200mm focal length range, while maintaining great depth-of-field control thanks to a constant f/2.8 aperture. Achieve sharp results with a 5.5-stop Optical Image Stabilizer1, and more with an IBIS-equipped camera4.

    Capture sharp, high contrast images

    Avoid aberration, ghosting and flare, thanks to two Super UD lenses, one UD lens, three aspherical lenses, and ASC and Super Spectra coatings. Plus, a fluorine coating protects the front element from dirt.

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        Fast, agile, and intuitive

        Manually adjust your aperture with a smooth Iris Ring and enjoy a smoother, silent operation with 32 steps between stops in movie mode. A lock release switch for the 'Auto' position provides greater control, with an 11-blade iris for beautiful circular bokeh.

        STEADY SHOTS EVERY TIME

        Use the slider to see how the lens’ Optical Image Stabilizer can deliver smooth and stable images and video footage.

        IMAGE STABILIZER ON

        IMAGE STABILIZER OFF

        RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z

        Accurate autofocus for stills and videos

        Enjoy a smooth autofocus thanks to a Dual Nano USM, as well as professional filmmaking features including Electronic Parfocal Performance focus stability while zooming2 and focus breathing suppression to maintain a consistent field-of-view when pulling focus.

        Zoom smoother and remotely

        Operate optional Power Zoom Adapters – PZ-E2 or PZ-E2B – by hand or remotely via Canon's Camera Connect / EOS Utility applications, Browser Remote function or over IP using Canon’s XC Protocol with compatible cameras. The PZ-E2B’s 20-pin interface also supports Zoom/Focus demands and the Zoom Servo Grip.

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            Specifications

            • 70-200mm F2.8 telephoto zoom

              Professional zoom for videos and stills

            • Optional RF 1.4x and RF 2x extenders

              For extra flexibility and reach

            • Standard black or heat reflective white

              To suit your shooting conditions

            • Short 70° zoom rotation

              For quick and precise adjustments

            • Smooth action Iris Ring

              With Auto Mode position iris lock

            • 11-blade circular aperture

              For creative control of bokeh and highlights

            • Image Stabilisation

              5.5-stops Optical1, more when combined with IBIS4

            • Aspheric, Super UD and UD elements

              For high image quality with maximum sharpness

            • Dual Nano USM motor

              For smooth, fast and quiet autofocus

            • Custom buttons and Control ring

              For easy customisation and control over camera settings

            • Optional Power Zoom Adapters

              For smooth operation and zoom control

            See full specification Get Support

            RF 70-200MM F2.8L IS USM Z COMPARED

            A quick at-a-glance guide to see how the RF 70-200MM F2.8L IS USM Z compares to other RF lenses

            RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z

            RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z

            RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z
            RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z

            RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM

            RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM

            OPTICAL FEATURES/ SPECIFICATIONS

            Image Size

            Full Frame
            Full Frame

            Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl)

            29° - 10°,
            19° 30' - 7° ,
            34° - 12°
            29° - 10°,
            19° 30' - 7°,
            34° - 12°

            Lens Construction (Elements/Groups)

            18/15
            17/13

            Special Optics

            3x Aspherical (inc 2x GMo and 1x replica), 2x Super UD,
            1x UD (inc 1x UD Gmo Aspherical mentioned previously)
            2x GMo Aspherical (inc 1x UD GMo), 1x Super UD, 2x UD (inc 1 UD GMo mentioned previously)

            Special features

            Iris Ring
            -

            No. of diaphragm blades

            11
            9

            Minimum Aperture

            22
            32

            Closest focussing distance(m)

            0.49m (at 70mm)
            0.68m (at 200mm)
            0.7m (constant)

            Maximum Magnification (x)

            0.3x (at 200mm)
            0.23x (at 200mm)

            Control Ring

            Yes
            Yes

            Image stabilizer OIS1

            EOS R8: 5.5 (Centre)
            EOS R: 5

            Image stabilizer IBIS x OIS1

            EOS R1: 7.5 (Centre) / 7.0 (Corner)
            7.5

            AF actuator

            Dual Nano USM
            Dual Nano USM

            Coatings

            ASC, Super Spectra
            SWC, Super Spectra

            Fluorine

            Front
            Front / Rear

            PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

            Dust/moisture resistance3

            Yes
            Yes

            Exterior coating

            White model: Heat Shield
            Black model: Standard
            Heat Shield

            Filter diameter (mm)

            82
            77

            Max. diameter x length (mm)2

            88.5 x 199
            89.9 x 146

            Weight (g)

            White model: 1115 (excl. tripod mount)
            Black model: 1110 (excl. tripod mount)
            1070 (excl. tripod mount)

            ACCESSORIES

            Lens cap

            E-82 II
            E-77 II

            Lens hood

            White model: ET-88C (WIII)
            Black model: ET-88C (B)
            ET-83F (WIII)

            Lens case/pouch

            LZ1328
            LP1424

            Rear cap

            Lens Dust Cap RF
            Lens Dust Cap RF

            Extender Compatibility

            Compatible with RF Extender only
            Not compatible

            Other Accessories

            Lens Holder LH-E1,
            Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E2 / PZ-E2B
            TRIPOD MOUNT RING E
            (WIII) (supplied)

            Specifications 1.4x Extender

            Focal Length

            98mm-280mm

            Maximum Aperture

            4

            Maximum Magnification

            0.42

            AF possible

            Yes

            IS

            Yes

            Specifications 2x Extender

            Focal Length

            140mm-400mm

            Maximum Aperture

            5.6

            Maximum Magnification

            0.6

            AF possible

            Yes

            IS

            Yes

            1. Tested under CIPA standards / CIPA-2024 standard (in the yaw/pitch directions at maximum focal length, with a specific camera)
            2. Lens dimensions when in retracted state
            3. Lenses with dust/moisture resistance are fitted with a rubber ring on the lens mount which may cause slight abrasion of the camera mount. This in no way effects either the lens or camera performance.
            RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z

            What’s in the box

            Everything you need in a lens for uncompromised hybrid videos and stills

            • RF 70-200MM F2.8L IS USM Z Lens (White or Black)

            • Lens Hood ET-88C(WIII) (White) or ET-88C(B) (Black)

            • Lens Case LZ1328

            • Lens Cap E-82 II

            • Dust Cap RF

            • User Manual

            Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z
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              RF 2x
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              Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E2 / PZ-E2B
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              Lens Holder LH-E1
              This accessory allows for sturdy support of compatible lenses when mounted to a rig.

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            1. CIPA-2024 standard: At lens centre 5.5-stops, in the yaw/pitch directions at a focal length of 200 mm using an EOS R8.
            2. Compatible cameras and restrictions may apply.
            3. CIPA-2024 standard: Optical Image Stabilizer: At lens centre 5.5-stops, in the yaw/pitch directions at a focal length of 200 mm using an EOS R8.
            4. CIPA-2024 standard: Optical Image Stabilizer plus IBIS: At lens centre 7.5-stops and corner 7.0-stops, in the yaw/pitch/roll directions at a focal length of 200 mm using an EOS R1.