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Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens
Product Code: 1242590L
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With a classic and versatile telephoto zoom focal length, ideal for weddings, sports, wildlife and landscapes, ensures that the new Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM a must-have lens for RF mirrorless.
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- Incredibly compact and lightweight, especially for an f/2.8 workhorse trinity zoom lens
- Intuitive control ring to adjust camera settings such as ISO, aperture and shutter
- Ultra quick focus acquisition and tenacious tracking thanks to dual USM AF motors
- High quality construction incorporating aspherical and UD elements, with legendary L-series build
- Dust and weather sealed construction with rubber mount ring to keep out the elements
Canon RF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens Summary
Canon have revealed the RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens, developed specifically for their full-frame EOS R mirrorless cameras. This lens is the third of six new models being released for the compact system and shows how committed Canon are to moving into mirrorless format. The first thing you will notice when handling this lens is how ultra compact it is for an f/2.8, 70-200. In fact it is jaw dropping, especially when compared with the equivalent EF version for DSLR's.
On the subject of quality, this pro L-series lens is constructed with no less than 17 elements in 13 groups, which is quite remarkable considering the compact, lightweight form. The inclusion of aspherical and Super UD elements provide enhanced high contrast and sharp results and glass elements are finished off with Canons' SWC and Super Spectra coatings. To assist with sharper hand-held photography, this model also includes an effective 5-stop Image Stabiliser.
The 70-200mm focal range is an excellent workhorse range for a number of applications. From everyday creative use for subjects slightly further away to specialised subjects including portraits, weddings, compressing landscapes and of course action. The f/2.8 telephoto zoom complements the RF 24-70mm f/2.8L and RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM as Canon’s mirrorless Trinity of lenses. All three boast L series quality, fast constant apertures and high speed AF motors. Newer mirrorless bodies such as the EOS R5 and R6 camera sync with the 70-200 IS with IBIS working seamlessly with the lens optical stabilisation. Not all of Canon’s earliest mirrorless cameras sported in-body stabilisation however, which is where this lens picks up 5 stops of advantage.
Key Canon RF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS USM Features
- High-performance F/2.8 telephoto zoom for diverse subjects
- Up to 5-stop image stabilisation
- Fast and silent AF from dual Nano USM motors
- Legendary L-series build quality
- Great option for travel, wildlife, news and sport
- Perfect for stills or video
- 9-blade aperture
- High-quality optics with aspherical and Super UD elements
- Weather-sealing and fluorine coating
- Lens Control Ring for control over ISO, aperture and shutter
- Pro-level features including zoom ring lock, heat-blocking paint and full-time manual focusing.
Read our RF 70-200 f/2.8 lens Review
Learn more about the impressive features which can help elevate your photography in our latest review. Read our Review
Canon RF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS USM Lens in More Detail
A dual nano USM motor is built-in for highly responsive and quick focussing from just 70cm on to infinity. This opens up the ability to capture macro images as well as the huge range of subjects ideal for this standard telephoto length. Users will of course include wedding, studio, portrait, action and wildlife photographers to name a few. 70-200 really are versatile workhorse zooms and feature in many enthusiasts and pro photographer kit bags.
Another innovative feature which Canon have included in the RF 70-200mm is the addition of a rear control ring. This allows the photographer to easily change a range of camera settings from the lens itself, including shutter speed, aperture and ISO. The control ring is a welcome addition, giving users even more chances of capturing the perfect shot, by providing an intuitive and quick method of adjusting settings without taking your eye off the action.
Outdoor and travel photographers will be pleased to read that this model is fully weather sealed and includes fluorine coatings to protect against dust and water. Canon have even utilised heat resistant paint to keep the lens cooler when shooting in hot conditions. For those seeking smooth out of focus areas, the 9 blade aperture design, along with bright f/2.8 aperture will ensure consistently smooth bokeh. Last but not least, the common filter thread size of 77mm will appeal to those with existing filters or accessories.
- Image size: Full Frame
- Angle of view: 29° - 10°
- Lens construction: 17/13
- No. of diaphragm blades: 9
- Minimum aperture: 32
- Closest focussing distance (m): 0.70
- Distance Information: YES
- Image stabiliser: 5 EV stops
- AF actuator: Dual Nano USM
- Dust/moisture resistance: YES
- Filter diameter (mm): 77mm
- Max. diameter x length (mm): 89.9 x 146
- Weight (g): 1070
What's in the box
- Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Lens
- Lens Hood ET-83F
- Lens case LP1424 drawstring soft case
- Lens Cap E-77 II
- Lens Dust Cap RF
- Tripod Mount Ring E (WIII)
- User Manual
RF 70-200mm f2.8L Lens Full Specifications
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Lens type |
Telephoto Zoom Lens |
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Focal length |
70-200mm |
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Aperture range |
f/2.8 - f/32 |
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Image stabilisation |
5 Stops |
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Lens Filter Size |
77mm |
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Compatible cameras |
Canon EOS R Mirrorless |
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Dimensions |
89.9 x 146mm |
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Weight |
1070g |
| Offers: Price Drop |
| Offer Category: Camera Lenses |
| Offer Product Type: Canon Mirrorless Lenses |
| Autofocus: Yes |
| Aperture ring: N/A |
| Constant Aperture: Yes |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
| Colour: N/A |
| Diameter (mm): 90 |
| Length (mm): 146 |
| Weight (g): 1070 |
| Distance scale: N/A |
| DoF scale: N/A |
| Elements: 17 |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: Yes |
| Focal length: 70 - 200 mm |
| Focus method: N/A |
| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: Yes |
| Groups: 13 |
| Hood supplied: Yes |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
| Lens mount: N/A |
| Lens Materials: N/A |
| Maximum focal length: 200.0 |
| Maximum magnification: 0.230 |
| Maximum aperture (number): 2.80 |
| Maximum aperture (text): N/A |
| Max Format size: N/A |
| Minimum focal length: 70.0 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 0.70 |
| Minimum aperture (number): N/A |
| Minimum aperture (text): N/A |
| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: 9 |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: Two glass-molded aspherical, one super UD, four UD (One of which is UD Aspherical) |
| Tripod collar: Yes |
| Lens type: N/A |
| Wide/Tele: N/A |
| Lens Level: N/A |
| Best For: N/A |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: N/A |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: N/A |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: Yes |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: N/A |
| Best For Astro: N/A |
| Best For Street: N/A |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: Yes |
| Zoom lock: Yes |
| Zoom method: N/A |
| Notes: N/A |
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Our Verdict
The Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Lens is renowned for its compactness, versatility, and exceptional image quality, making it a favourite among advanced enthusiasts and professional photographers. It features a wide f/2.8 aperture, providing excellent performance in low light as well as beautiful bokeh, rendered by the 9-blade diaphragm.
The lens includes 5-stops of image stabilisation, helping you to capture sharp images even during handheld shooting. Its’ fast and accurate autofocus system, combined with advanced optics, makes it ideal for a wide range of subjects, including sports, wildlife, portraits, and events. Perfect for advanced photographers who demand premium performance and Canon’s L-series reliability in virtually any shooting situation.
This is the third in the trinity line-up and is without doubt one of the most compact full-frame telephoto lenses on the market today. Well constructed with L-series quality, weather sealing and the addition of an incredibly useful control ring makes this a versatile and high quality model.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
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This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
