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Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens

BH #CA70200RF • MFR #3792C002
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens
Key Features
  • RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/32
  • One Super UD Element, One UD Element
  • Two Aspherical Elements
This impressive L-Series lens offers a telephoto zoom focal length for getting closer to faraway subjects. Canon's lightest and shortest 70-200mm f/2.8 lens ever, the RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM is engineered to make traveling more comfortable, offering a compact and portable design that's easy to pack and carry wherever you go.
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Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS Overview

Versatile Telephoto Zoom Lens for EOS RF-Mount Mirrorless Cameras
This impressive L-Series lens offers a telephoto zoom focal length for getting closer to faraway subjects. Canon's lightest and shortest 70-200mm f/2.8 lens ever, the RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM is engineered to make traveling more comfortable, offering a compact and portable design that's easy to pack and carry wherever you go.
Constant f/2.8 Aperture
  • 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.
  • Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.
  • The front and rear elements feature a protective Fluorine coating to resist fingerprints and smudges and to make cleaning significantly easier.
Advanced Optical Design
  • One UD (Ultra-Low Dispersion) element and one Super UD element help to minimize chromatic aberrations and color fringing in order to provide greater clarity and color accuracy.
  • Two 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.
Dual Nano USM AF System
    Dual Nano USM system utilizes both a ring type USM and an STM mechanism to realize quick and accurate focusing.
  • Smooth and nearly silent autofocus suits both photography and video applications.
  • Full-time manual focus control available when working in the one-shot AF mode.
Optical Image Stabilization
  • An Optical Image Stabilizer helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake by five stops.
  • Enables working in low-light conditions and with slower shutter speeds.
  • Three discrete IS modes are available: standard single-shot mode, a panning-optimized mode, and a mode that only activates the Image Stabilizer during the exposure.
Customizable Control Ring
  • Configurable Control Ring can be used to adjust a variety of exposure settings, including aperture, ISO, and exposure compensation.
Analog Controls
  • Focus Limiter switch allows selecting subject focal range.
  • Auto Focus / Manual Focus selector switch
  • image Stabilizer switch and Stabilizer Mode Selector switch.
Rugged, Weather-Resistant Design
  • Weather-resistant design protects against dust and moisture to enable use in inclement conditions.
  • L-Series level vibration shock resistance in the lens barrel, helping to maintain focus and settings even in turbulent situations.
Rotating Tripod Collar
  • Removable rotating tripod collar is included and benefits working with the lens atop a tripod or monopod.

Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS Specs

Focal Length70 to 200mm
Maximum Aperturef/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/32
Lens MountCanon RF
Lens Format CoverageFull-Frame
Angle of View34° to 12°
Minimum Focus Distance2.3' / 70 cm
Maximum Magnification0.23x
Optical Design17 Elements in 13 Groups
Diaphragm Blades9, Rounded
Focus TypeAutofocus
Image StabilizationYes
Tripod CollarRemovable and Rotating
Filter Size77 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)3.54 x 5.75" / 89.9 x 146 mm
Length at Maximum Extension8.03" / 204 mm
Weight2.35 lb / 1070 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight3.67 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.25 x 6.8 x 6.6"

Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS Reviews

Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens

By Orlando
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-05-25

After owning for a few months, still one of my favorite go to lens.

SUPER SHARP AND FAST

By Greg57
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-04-05

It’s very sharp, fast and just enough magnification for almost everything in a normal day.

Great Lens

By Gary
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-06

I purchased the Canon RF 70-200 f/2.8 lens for some upcoming trips. I've used the lens on my R5 and have found it to be very sharp and quick to autofocus. Very pleased with the combination of the R5 and 70-200 lens.

Amazing lens!

By Brett
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-05

I am professional photographer shooting a R5. While the EF version was very good on the R5 it felt unbalanced especially with the converter piece. This lens is significantly lighter and smaller. There is a bump in auto focus speed and sharpening I believe. It's a delight to handle and the IS works great. I need to say I am a bit concerned with the extended zoom with this lens as my rental house has said there has already been issues with particles getting into this lens. Therefore, I will hold on to the EF for now as it too is a fine lens.

Worth the Upgrade

By b_page
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-26

It took me at least 6 months to fully adjust to the new focusing style, but it's an amazing lens and a great upgrade. With this new firmware update, it's even better. There is less vignetting and abberation with this new glass. I appreciate how small it can go to fit in my bag now.

Wow, the reviews were right

By Nick
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-23

After reading countless reviews over and over I finally pulled the trigger. It shoot's amazing pictures and equally as great in video. I highly recommend this lens just as the others have said. I don't think anyone would be disappointed with the purchase.

Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens

By Jose
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-05-15

excellent lens

Excellent!

By Chayla
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-05-03

Wow this lens is incredible!!! As a photographer I'm delighted with this upgrade!!

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