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Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens

BH #CA2470RF • MFR #3680C002
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Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens
Key Features
  • RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • Three Aspherical Elements
  • Three Ultra-Low Dispersion Elements
Poised to be the new workhorse zoom, the Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM is a versatile wide-angle to portrait-length lens characterized by its bright, advanced, and intuitive design. The constant f/2.8 maximum aperture suits working in difficult lighting conditions and also enables greater control over depth of field. The optical design incorporates a series of aspherical and Ultra-Low Dispersion elements, which greatly reduce a variety of aberrations throughout the zoom range in order to produce sharp and clear imagery. An Air Sphere Coating has also been applied to suppress flare and ghosting when working in strong lighting conditions.
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Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS Overview

Poised to be the new workhorse zoom, the Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM is a versatile wide-angle to portrait-length lens characterized by its bright, advanced, and intuitive design. The constant f/2.8 maximum aperture suits working in difficult lighting conditions and also enables greater control over depth of field. The optical design incorporates a series of aspherical and Ultra-Low Dispersion elements, which greatly reduce a variety of aberrations throughout the zoom range in order to produce sharp and clear imagery. An Air Sphere Coating has also been applied to suppress flare and ghosting when working in strong lighting conditions.

Balancing the distinguished optical assets is the Nano USM focus system, which delivers fast, nearly silent autofocus performance with full-time manual focus override. An Image Stabilizer also compensates for up to five stops of camera shake to help produce sharper handheld shots in difficult lighting conditions. A unique Control Ring is also integrated into the lens design for intuitive control over exposure settings from the lens itself. Additionally, this 24-70mm is weather-sealed and has a fluorine coating to protect the front and rear elements.

Standard wide-angle to telephoto zoom lens is designed for use with full-frame Canon RF-mount mirrorless cameras.
Bright f/2.8 constant 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.
Three UD (Ultra-Low Dispersion) elements help to minimize chromatic aberrations and color fringing in order to provide greater clarity and color accuracy.
Three aspherical elements are used to correct spherical aberrations and distortion for improved sharpness and accurate rendering.
An Air Sphere Coating (ASC) has been applied to lens elements to reduce backlit flaring and ghosting for maintained light transmission and high contrast in strong lighting conditions.
An Optical Image Stabilizer helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake by five stops to better enable working in low-light conditions and with slower shutter speeds.
Nano USM system utilizes both a ring type USM and an STM mechanism to realize quick and accurate focusing that is also smooth and nearly silent to suit both photography and video applications. This focusing system also affords full-time manual focus control when working in the one-shot AF mode.
Configurable Control Ring can be used to adjust a variety of exposure settings, including aperture, ISO, and exposure compensation.
Protective fluorine coating has been applied to the front and rear element to resist fingerprints and smudges and to make cleaning these elements significantly easier.
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.
Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.
UPC: 013803321555

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS Specs

Color
Black
Focal Length
24 to 70mm
Aperture
Maximum: f/2.8
Minimum: f/22
Lens Mount
Canon RF
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
84° to 34°
Minimum Focus Distance
8.27" / 21 cm
Magnification
1:3.33 Macro Reproduction Ratio
0.3x Magnification
Optical Design
21 Elements in 15 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
9, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Yes
Filter Size
82 mm (Front)
Dimensions
ø: 3.48 x L: 4.95" / ø: 88.5 x L: 125.7 mm
Weight
1.98 lb / 900 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.675 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.2 x 5.4 x 5.3"

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS Reviews

Staple must have for events

By Jessica
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-06-02

In the past I had a Tamron version that I got rid of after switching to mirrorless bodies (they weren't compatible). After a few years of going without, I began getting more event bookings and while my 16-35 worked well enough for those wider shots (I also use a 70-200), I just really missed that 24-70 range. This lens is fantastic, fast and sharp. I rarely use f/2.8 (usually at f/4) but it's nice to have that option. I do think the price is a bit high tho, if I'm being completely honest haha.

My first Canon RF lens

By portlandjim
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-05-24

I recently purchase a Canon R5 MkII body with a EF adapter. I have a large quiver of EF lenses, including a EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II that has been used hard and put away wet. It worked fine on the R5, but I was tempted with the claimed 5 stops of image stabilization on the RF24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM. I am very happy with this new version, my most useful lens.

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