RF lenses – The Trinity

The three essential fast aperture, high performance RF L-series lenses with image stabilization

Every Professional assignment covered

Three RF lenses covering ultra-wide, standard, and telephoto zoom ranges, for shooting in practically any situation from landscapes, portraits and sports, to interiors, fashion and cityscapes.

Canon RF 15-35MM F2.8L IS USM

Ultra-wide and super sharp thanks to L-series optical quality and 5-stop image stabilisation for dynamic angles even in tight spaces

Canon RF 24-70MM F2.8L IS USM

Give your full frame mirrorless photography the professional edge with a 24-70mm zoom boasting a fast aperture, 5-stops of image stabilisation and silent Nano USM AF motor.

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

A must-have super compact high speed telephoto lens for any professional photographer shooting weddings, sport or wildlife.

The RF trinity on assignment

See how pro photographer Matthew Joseph applies his renowned rich, cinematic style to documenting a local rowing team with the RF trinity. Watch the video to learn more about a day in the life of photographer, lenses and rowers.

MASTER LIGHTFROM ANY ANGLE

The Canon F2.8 RF trinity lenses. Master any story with 5-stop image stabilisation that holds steady, plus smooth Nano USM focusing across an even wider focal range.


Reveal the world in every detail with the RF15-35mm F2.8L IS USM and discover new angles and views to tell your story. With the introduction of 5-stop image stabilisation this professional ultra-wide zoom achieves razor sharp detail even hand-held, for both stills and video.


The new professional standard is the RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM. It offers even more versatility in a professional zoom thanks to image stabilization, Nano USM for smooth video focusing and exceptional optics with state-of-the-art coatings for razor sharp results.


Completing the trinity of pro lenses is the RF70-200mm F2.8L IS USM. It’s small, but without compromise and being the world’s smallest professional 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom it can be taken to any assignment, anywhere.


The RF mount has a faster communication speed than a conventional DSLR, so more information can be passed direct to the camera, resulting in real-time lens optimisation for the sharpest of portraits, ultra-fast focusing and silent operation from Nano USM motors – a real advantage for video.

Fast F2.8 maximum aperture

Capture amazing detail in low light thanks to a fast F2.8 maximum aperture or use depth of field creatively. Exceptional optical engineering and advanced lens coatings offer the ultimate image quality and sharpness at any aperture.

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5-stop Image Stabilizer

Advanced Image Stabilizer and high-speed RF communication mean that the performance of these lenses surpasses the best technology in the EF range. Offering 5 stops of stabilisation for shooting in low light conditions or where it is difficult to hold the camera steady.

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Nano USM focussing motor

The RF 15-35MM F2.8L IS USM and RF 24-70MM F2.8L IS USM are the first fast aperture zoom lens to feature Canon’s Nano USM technology. This technology uses a miniature ultra-sonic motor to drive the focusing system linearly, delivering extremely fast and silent focusing, making it ideal when shooting video and stills.

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Taken with RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM

  • f/2.8
  • 1/200
  • ISO 400

Built to perform, built to last

Canon’s engineering know-how has been refined over 30 years of constant development and innovation to offer lenses that exceed expectation. The L-series range for the full frame mirrorless EOS R-series takes this philosophy one step further with pioneering technology and even faster operation to ensure you never miss a moment.
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Lenses for a new era

RF lenses offer higher quality and speed with a performance optimised for the EOS R camera. They are fast and bright with unique qualities that offer new levels of intuitive control.

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Photographing rowers with Canon trinity RF lenses

Photographer Matthew Joseph on using Canon's f/2.8 trinity RF lenses, covering ultra-wide, standard and telephoto zoom ranges, to shoot action.

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