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Certified Keeper Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM
88 PixelMeter Score 24 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Exceptional image quality and sharpness across the zoom range
  • Fast, constant f/2 aperture for superior low-light performance and shallow depth of field
  • Durable, weather-sealed build quality
  • Quick and accurate autofocus performance
  • Versatile focal range that replaces multiple prime lenses
Cons Cons
  • Extremely heavy and large physical construction
  • Absence of optical image stabilization
  • Expensive and large 95mm filter requirements
  • Lack of 24mm wide-angle coverage
  • Noticeable focus breathing during video use

Launch price Launch price $2,999
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 28-70mm f/2
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Canon RF · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 39 cm (0.18x)
Filter thread Filter thread 95mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Weight & size Weight & size 1430g (3 lb 2.4 oz) · 103.8 x 139.8 mm (4.09 x 5.50 in)

Announcement date Announcement date September 5, 2018
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

Elements Elements 19
Groups Groups 13

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 28mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 70mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 75° - 34°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 39 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.18x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Weight Weight 1430g (3 lb 2.4 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 103.8mm (4.09 in)
Length Length 139.8mm (5.50 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 95mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None