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Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

Canon RF Autofocus OIS

Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

Focal length
24–70 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
900 g
Filter diameter
82 mm
Min. focus distance
21 cm
Length
125.7 mm
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At a Glance

The 24-70 mm is a fast standard zoom for full-frame Canon RF. It holds f/2.8 across the zoom range and has an optical stabilizer. At 21 cm minimum focus distance it reaches 0.3x. Weighing 900 g, it suits everyday shooting, travel and events, where the wide aperture allows shorter shutter times.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Travel
  • Events

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
24 mm
Max. focal length
70 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
21
Groups
15
Weight
900 g (1.98 lb)
Filter diameter
82 mm
Min. focus distance
21 cm at 24 mm · 38 cm at 70 mm
Max. magnification
1:3.3 (0.3×)
Length
125.7 mm (4.95 in)
Diameter
88.5 mm (3.48 in)
Released
September 2019

Manufacturer data: global.canon, usa.canon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM fit?

The Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM is a full-frame lens for Canon RF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 38-112 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon RF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS R8 Mark II,Canon EOS R6 V,Canon EOS R6 Mark III,Canon EOS C50,Canon EOS R1,Canon EOS R5 Mark II,Canon EOS C400,Canon EOS C80,Canon EOS R8,Canon EOS R6 Mark II,Canon EOS R5 C,Canon EOS R3,Canon EOS R5,Canon EOS R6,Canon EOS Ra,Canon EOS RP,Canon EOS R
APS-C:
Canon EOS R50 V,Canon EOS R100,Canon EOS R50,Canon EOS R7,Canon EOS R10,Canon EOS C70

Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.

LensCanon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USMCanon RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STMCanon RF 28-70mm F2L USMCanon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
Focal length24-70 mm28-70 mm28-70 mm24-105 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2f/2.8
Weight900 g495 g1,430 g1,330 g
Filter diameter82 mm67 mm95 mm82 mm
Min. focus distance21 cm24 cm39 cm45 cm
Length125.7 mm92.2 mm139.8 mm199 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesnoyes
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Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM: FAQ

Does the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM weigh?

The Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM weighs 900 g. It is 125.7 mm long with a diameter of 88.5 mm.

What filter size does the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM use?

The Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM takes 82 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM is 21 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 38-112 mm in full-frame terms.

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