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Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM

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Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM

Focal length
28–70 mm
Aperture
f/2
Weight
1430 g
Filter diameter
95 mm
Min. focus distance
39 cm
Length
139.8 mm
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At a Glance

This 28-70 mm for full-frame Canon RF keeps a very wide f/2 aperture throughout the zoom range. That allows short shutter times in low light and shallow depth of field. It is weather sealed, has no stabilizer and is heavy at 1.43 kg. It suits everyday shooting, travel and events.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Travel
  • Events

Worth knowing

  • At 1.4 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.
  • Large 95 mm filter thread: screw-in filters are correspondingly large.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
28 mm
Max. focal length
70 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
19
Groups
13
Weight
1,430 g (3.15 lb)
Filter diameter
95 mm
Min. focus distance
39 cm (15.35 in)
Max. magnification
1:5.6 (0.18×)
Length
139.8 mm (5.5 in)
Diameter
103.8 mm (4.09 in)
Released
December 2018

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 28-70mm F2L USM fit?

The Canon RF 28-70mm F2L 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 45-112 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 28-70mm F2L USM compared

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

LensCanon RF 28-70mm F2L USMCanon RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STMCanon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USMCanon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
Focal length28-70 mm28-70 mm24-70 mm24-105 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight1,430 g495 g900 g1,330 g
Filter diameter95 mm67 mm82 mm82 mm
Min. focus distance39 cm24 cm21 cm45 cm
Length139.8 mm92.2 mm125.7 mm199 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesyesyes
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Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM: FAQ

Does the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM have image stabilization?

No, the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM weigh?

The Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM weighs 1,430 g. It is 139.8 mm long with a diameter of 103.8 mm.

What filter size does the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM use?

The Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM takes 95 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM is 39 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 45-112 mm in full-frame terms.

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