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

High-Performance Standard Zoom Lens for RF-Mount Cameras

Overview

The Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM is a high-performance standard zoom lens designed for Canon RF-mount cameras. As part of Canon's prestigious L-series, this lens offers a versatile focal length range, constant f/2.8 aperture, advanced image stabilization, and superior optical performance. It is ideal for a wide range of photographic applications, including landscape, portrait, event, and travel photography.

Key Features

Versatile Standard Zoom Range

• 24-70mm Focal Length: Covers a wide zoom range from wide-angle to short telephoto, making it suitable for a variety of shooting situations, from landscapes and portraits to travel and events.
• Constant f/2.8 Aperture: Ensures consistent exposure settings throughout the zoom range, allowing for excellent low-light performance and depth-of-field control.

Superior Optical Performance

• Advanced Optical Design: Features 21 elements in 15 groups, including Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) and aspherical elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortions, ensuring high resolution and contrast throughout the zoom range.
• Air Sphere Coating (ASC): Reduces flare and ghosting, enhancing contrast and clarity even in challenging lighting conditions.

Advanced Image Stabilization

• Optical Image Stabilization: Provides up to 5 stops of shake correction, enabling clear and sharp images, especially in low-light conditions or at longer focal lengths.
• Coordinated IS: When paired with compatible EOS R series cameras, Coordinated IS offers enhanced stabilization, making handheld shooting more effective.

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• Nano USM (Ultrasonic Motor): Provides fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance, ideal for both still photography and video recording.
• Full-Time Manual Focus: Allows manual focus adjustments even in AF mode, providing greater control over focusing.

Specifications

• Model: Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM
• Mount Type: Canon RF mount (Full-Frame)
• Focal Length: 24-70mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Elements/Groups: 21 elements in 15 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 9, rounded
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.21 m (0.69 ft) at 24mm, 0.38 m (1.25 ft) at 70mm
• Maximum Magnification: 0.30x
• Filter Diameter: 82mm
• Dimensions: 88.5 x 125.7 mm (3.48 x 4.95 in)
• Weight: 900 g (1.98 lbs)

Additional Benefits

Professional Build Quality

• L-Series Durability: Part of Canon’s professional L-series, known for its superior build quality and performance.
• Weather-Sealed Design: Dust and moisture-resistant construction ensures reliability in challenging environments.
• Fluorine Coating: Applied to the front and rear elements to resist fingerprints, dust, water, oil, and other contaminants, making it easier to keep clean.

Enhanced Control and Usability

• Control Ring: Customizable control ring for easy access to various settings, enhancing usability.
• Smooth Operation: Well-damped zoom and focus rings ensure precise control and smooth operation.