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

BH #CA28702LRF • MFR #2965C002
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM Lens
Key Features
  • RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2 to f/22
  • Ultra-Low Dispersion Elements
  • Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor AF System
Combining the versatility of a zoom with the speed typically reserved for a prime, the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM is a wide-angle to portrait-length lens distinguished by its impressively unique f/2 constant maximum aperture. This bright design yields excellent low-light performance along with enhanced control over depth of field for isolating subject matter. Ultra-Low Dispersion glass is employed in the optical design, and greatly reduces color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to realize high clarity and color accuracy. Complementing the advanced optical properties is Canon's proven ring-type Ultrasonic Motor, which delivers fast and quiet autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus control. Additionally, unique to RF lenses, this 28-70mm incorporates a configurable Control Ring for intuitively adjusting exposure settings, including ISO, aperture, and exposure compensation, from the lens itself.
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Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM Overview

RF 28-70mm f/2.L: A New Benchmark
Combining the versatility of a zoom with the speed typically reserved for a prime, the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM is a wide-angle to portrait-length lens distinguished by its impressively unique f/2 constant maximum aperture. This bright design yields excellent low-light performance along with enhanced control over depth of field for isolating subject matter. Ultra-Low Dispersion glass is employed in the optical design, and greatly reduces color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to realize high clarity and color accuracy. Complementing the advanced optical properties is Canon's proven ring-type Ultrasonic Motor, which delivers fast and quiet autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus control. Additionally, unique to RF lenses, this 28-70mm incorporates a configurable Control Ring for intuitively adjusting exposure settings, including ISO, aperture, and exposure compensation, from the lens itself.
  • Standard wide-angle to short-telephoto zoom lens is designed for use with full-frame Canon RF-mount mirrorless cameras.
  • Impressively bright f/2 maximum aperture maintains consistent illumination throughout the zoom range and suits working in low-light conditions as well as affords increased control over depth of field for working with selective focus techniques.
  • Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) elements are featured in the optical design and help to suppress color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to achieve greater clarity and color accuracy throughout the zoom range.
  • Configurable Control Ring can be used to adjust a variety of exposure settings, including aperture, ISO, and exposure compensation.
  • As a member of the esteemed L-series, this lens has a weather-resistant design that protects against dust and moisture to enable its use in inclement conditions.
  • A ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM), along with an internal focusing design, optimized focusing algorithms, and a high-speed CPU, is employed to deliver fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance as well as full-time manual focus override.

 

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

Focal Length28 to 70mm
Maximum Aperturef/2
Minimum Aperturef/22
Lens MountCanon RF
Lens Format CoverageFull-Frame
Angle of View75° to 34°
Minimum Focus Distance1.28' / 39 cm
Maximum Magnification0.18x
Optical Design19 Elements in 13 Groups
Diaphragm Blades9, Rounded
Focus TypeAutofocus
Image StabilizationNo
Filter Size95 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)4.09 x 5.5" / 103.8 x 139.8 mm
Length at Maximum Extension6.34" / 161 mm
Weight3.15 lb / 1430 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight4.02 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.6 x 6 x 6"

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

Awesome lens!

By Jennifer
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-16

This is a wonderful lens and has helped my photography so much. Must buy! Also helped build muscles cause this thing is solid! :-)

Worth the money for sure!

By Kathy
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-06

Simply outstanding! If I had to pick a con...it's a bit heavy, bur the amount of optics in this beast .....wow I love it!

Excellent lens

By Tomasz
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-22

Excellent resolution and build quality.

All time favorite. GOAT

By Juliett
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-13

Hands down my all time favorite lens. A bit heavy but worth its weight. It's amazing. Photos are so sharp at f/2 even.

Excellence Redefined

By Sheldon_Oneshot
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-12-09

By far my favorite of all my lenses. Razor sharp, great contrast, color and superior overall performance. A heavy weight pro level tool. Love this lens. Pricey but you get what you pay for. Killing Shots!!! Canon on point!!!

Great lens and great service

By Bryan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-15

BH is my go to for photography equipment. Always fantastic and fast service. This lens is simply amazing. It's heavy, but worth every penny.

Great lens but inspect it well

By Meghan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-15

When i first received this lens, I must have received a used/damaged one because it struggled to extend past 50mm and had markings all over the rim of the lens as thought it had been dropped or hit up against something hard. Luckily BH replaced the lens quickly, but for $3k I should have never received a used lens. Really inspect the gear you get from BH!

Amazing lens!

By John
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-09

I used this lens paired with R5 to film a wedding last week for the first time and was blown away by the results! The versatility of of having a zoom lens with a prime aperture allowed me to get a variety of shots very quickly. It took the stress of having to switch lenses and rebalance the gimbal, which in turn allowed me to get more shots. The focus worked great and the sharpness was outstanding. I'm so glad I pulled the trigger on this lens. It makes my job of shooting weddings that much more efficient when time is of the essence.

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