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Certified Keeper Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z
89 PixelMeter Score 11 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Effective image stabilization and video-centric features
  • Exceptional optical sharpness and image quality
  • Fast, silent, and accurate autofocus performance
  • Advanced internal zoom and focus construction
  • Versatile compatibility with teleconverters and power zoom adapters
Cons Cons
  • High premium price point
  • Lack of Arca-Swiss compatibility and 90-degree tripod collar detents
  • Aperture ring lacks tactile clicks and has limited functionality in photo mode
  • Increased size and weight compared to previous models

Launch price Launch price $2,999
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 70-200mm f/2.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Canon RF · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS, 5.5 stops (CIPA)
Close focus Close focus 49 cm (0.3x)
Filter thread Filter thread 82mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Nano ultrasonic
Weight & size Weight & size 1115g (2 lb 7.3 oz) · 88.5 x 199 mm (3.48 x 7.83 in)

Announcement date Announcement date October 30, 2024
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $2,999
Lens mount Lens mount Canon RF
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series L-series

Elements Elements 18
Groups Groups 15
Special elements Special elements 2 Super UD, 1 UD, 3 aspherical
Coatings Coatings ASC, SSC, Fluorine
Front fluorine coating Front fluorine coating Yes

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 70mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 200mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 11

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 34° - 12°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Nano ultrasonic
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 49 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.3x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes
OIS rating OIS rating 5.5 stops

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes
AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 1115g (2 lb 7.3 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 88.5mm (3.48 in)
Length Length 199mm (7.83 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 82mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Internal zoom Internal zoom Yes
Tripod collar Tripod collar Included

Lens hood Lens hood ET-88C (WIII) or ET-88C (B), included
Teleconverter compatibility Teleconverter compatibility 1.4x and 2.0x