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What camera systems is the RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM lens compatible with?

The RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM lens is designed for the full-frame EOS R mirrorless camera system.

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

Yes, the RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM lens features up to 5 stops* of shake correction, ensuring sharp and steady images even in challenging lighting conditions.

Is the RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM lens weather resistant?

Yes, the lens has a dust- and weather-resistant construction with a fluorine coating for added protection.

What is the maximum aperture of the RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM lens?

The RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM lens has a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture.

What types of photography is the RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM lens suitable for?

The RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM lens is versatile and suitable for a wide range of genres, including portraits, landscapes, travel, and everyday moments.

Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?SWAGATA S : For my canon new cameraRICKY P : Nice dealJESSICA S : It came as an option with a lens and I was thinking of getting a basic flash to use as fill light so I selected it. It seemed like a good deal for a $100 up charge against an item that’s currently about twice that.KRISHNA B : To click family portraitsUMAR M : all rounder for canonBRYAN Z : I liked the deal price, and I needed a flash - seemed like a perfect bundle.JOMAX C : Fantastic addons for my purchase.JOSEPH B : Lens IS, built and image quality.MARY B : This lens always on the top of my list. Finally I can buy it. I hope it’s very sharp and fast focusing.NICOLE S : I chose this lens kit because the lens itself is a great multi purpose lens. The package with the flash will greatly help me with an upcoming wedding I will be shooting forBRAD P : I already have this flash and it's great for controlling off camera lights. I'm upgrading lenses to the RF since I'm now shooting an R6.ORLONDO L : It’s time to upgrade the arsenal! Right now pairing it with the EOS R and next future upgrade body (whenever that is)LORENZO C : Because i want sharp crisp photosJAMES L : Amazing value for the included flash!JULIE B : great deal

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2025-12-26T07:30:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Bundle as advertised

Arrived quickly and as advertised.

MARK M.

2025-12-24T23:51:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Yes, I do recommend buying this lens

Great lands really enjoy it thanks

MARVIN W.

2025-12-09T11:22:25

Rated 5 out of 5

A lens that shines everywhere

This is the best multi-use lens I have ever purchased. As long as it is in my bag, I know I can adapt to practically any photography situation and that my pictures will shine. Autofocus is sharp and fast, and the lens stabilization is fantastic. The lens adds a bit of front-end weight and feels a bit larger than expected, but when paired with a mirrorless camera it is negligible. The control rings are tight when you first open the box, but loosen up nicely until they are smooth but not too loose. They provide amazing control over focus and length, with a third ring that can be programmed to control just about any part of the camera (I have mind set to adjust the aperture). The lens is very good all the way stopped down to 2.8, but becomes incredibly sharp at 4.0-5.6. ISO and noise is handled well at even extreme settings of 8,000+ (and can easily be cleaned up with modern photo editing denoising). There is slight vignetting wide open and pulled all the way out, but that is also easily corrected with software. The large glass surface means filters run a premium with this lens, but it is an investment that will be well worth it. I expect to be pulling this lens out of my bag for the next 10 years.

Aram V.

2025-11-26T05:33:09

Rated 5 out of 5

love!

This has to be every photographer's go-to. It's handy in many scenarios; I love it personally when trying to travel with a light kit.

THALIA J.

2025-11-23T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Coverage Should Start at Delivery, Not Purchase Date of Product

I recently purchased this lens that was backordered, and I was disappointed to learn that my CarePAK coverage began on the date of purchase (Nov. 6th), rather than the date the product was delivered (Nov.24th). This means I'm paying for protection during a period when the product was not in my possession and could not be used. This policy creates several concerns: 1. It Punishes Early Buyers and Loyal Customers Customers who preorder, backorder, or commit early often wait the longest and invest the most...yet they lose the most coverage time. In many cases, early buyers are Canon's most loyal customers, but this policy unintentionally disadvantages them. 2. Delivery Date Reflects True Ownership and Risk Coverage should begin when the customer actually receives the product and assumes responsibility for it. Before delivery, the buyer has no control, no access, and no ability to use the item. Starting coverage at purchase rather than delivery doesn't align with real ownership or practical risk, especially for a backordered item. 3. It Creates Unequal Value Across Customers Two customers can pay the same price for the same CarePAK plan, but if one receives their product immediately and another waits weeks or months because they chose to buy something on Backorder or Preorder, they're getting very different value. Same cost, different benefit. That feels inequitable and inconsistent. I appreciate Canon's products and brand, which is why I chose to purchase in the first place. But this policy erodes trust and makes preorder/backorder purchases feel so unfair. I hope Canon will consider adjusting CarePAK coverage to begin on the delivery date, so customers receive the full protection they're paying for.

Katrina26

2025-11-23T12:15:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens, Questionable packaged accessory.

Lens is amazing as expected. The tripod included in the promo broke before even getting set up.

Don H.

2025-11-09T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

An excellent walk-around lens

Excellent, moderately fast zoom with extreme sharpness

Kaszeta

2025-10-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for me

This is a great lens for my R5 and I'm very pleased with its performance from low light up to high speed shots

Gags

2025-09-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great all around standard zoom lens

Have had this lens for about 9 months. Ideal focal length for variety of shooting scenarios, fast 2.8 constant aperture, and very good image quality make this an awesome lens for just about any type of photography. Astro, landscape, portrait or whatever, it does not disappoint. The only downside of this lens is how heavy it is but that is only a testament to the build quality.

BlueJeans

2025-07-16T08:55:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Huge Upgrade

I just upgraded from a Canon RF24 mm-105 mm STM lens. The difference is night and day. I can't believe the difference in the two lenses. I have taken some sample pictures with it and the clarity is amazing.

Marco A.

2025-05-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

My first Canon RF lens

I recently purchase a Canon R5 MkII body with a EF adapter. I have a large quiver of EF lenses, including a EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II that has been used hard and put away wet. It worked fine on the R5, but I was tempted with the claimed 5 stops of image stabilization on the RF24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM. I am very happy with this new version, my most useful lens.

portlandjim

2025-03-15T17:23:05

Rated 2 out of 5

They sold it as new and it is open box and more expensive than what they sold me.

When I bought the lens, they offered me a price, and the invoice was higher. Also, when the lens arrived, it looked like it was in an open box. This lens looked like it had already been used. The box was torn and in poor condition. Cano lenses come with some information written on paper. This one arrived without that information, so they're selling me a lens at a different price than what they offered me, and the lens is in an open box. When you talk to them, everything is very polite at first. In the end, they'll give you anything you want.

Carlos M.

2025-01-14T08:22:21

Rated 5 out of 5

The number 1 lens

The best lens

DARREL H.

2024-12-05T11:54:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Best product bought at best price at best place Adorama

Canon 24mm-70mm is the best lens for professional photography and videography. I got this gear with flash bundle at same price that other stores sells. Adorama is the best place to buy and they are good at customer satisfaction as I got price matched as well.

ABIRAMI S.

2024-10-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Lens!

Perfect! Love the size, weight, and quality of photos!

Tom P.

2024-10-03T17:40:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens with some useful freebies

Lens is great as expected. UV filter and cleaning kit are nice bonuses.

JIU J.

2024-09-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great trinity lens!

What a great lens! Excellent light properties, well made and takes great, clear landscape photos.

G L.

2024-07-01T18:16:22

Rated 5 out of 5

Classic Lens

Pros: Versatile multi-purpose zoom Fast consistent f2.8 aperture Sharp, you won't be disappointed with the RF 24-70 f/2.8L.

JONATHAN M.

2024-06-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent lens and amazing service by Canon

Best lens in my collection, sharp, excellent built, super fast shipping from canon and well packaged. Works perfect on my R3 and I cant wait for the R1.

Oudit

2024-04-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

tak gez lens

bir y?l önce ald?m. her ko?ulda kulland?m. çok geni? bir çekim yelpazesi var. çok keskin bir lens. benim tak gez lensim

Mustafa Y.

2024-04-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

High quality

New to Canon but so far so good. I have only had it for a couple of weeks.

Paul Z.

2024-03-06T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Not worth the investment

I'm a photographer and bought an RF 24-70mm that after less than 1 year had insects inside. Although the lens is supposed to be sealed and within warranty, it is sent to be repaired, which gives me a negative response and offers me an assumption for its cleanliness. It seems ridiculous to me to pay more than 2 thousand euros for an objective supposedly sealed against the weather and after 1 year there are animals inside the objective, and I am not covered by the Canon guarantee. I leave you the video attached so that you are ashamed of the material you sell. At least Canon could have the humility of recognizing that the lenses are not sealed and therefore not worth what you pay for them, cleaning these problems at no cost was the least they had to do, for years using UNSEALED lenses from low-end brands . and I've never had a problem, now I'm inverting it on a premium lens like this one which isn't worth the inversion. I really regret buying this lens.

Angriphist

2024-02-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

No Comparison

I purchased this lens last week and spent the weekend recreating photos I shot over the last year using the RF 50mm 1.8 STM and the RF 24-105 kit lens that came with my R6 Mark II. This is my first L lens, but there is no comparison. The sharpness and color is amazing - I am just an amateur, but the gear really can help!!

DoesGearMatter

2024-01-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

AWESOME FOR SPORTS!

LOVE THE LENS FOR SPORTING EVENTS. I HAVEN'T USED IT FOR ANYTHING ELSE YET BUT I'M IMPRESSED WITH IT'S CLARITY. IT IS ALSO VERY SMOOTH WHEN ZOOMING.

CONNIE E.

2024-01-21T01:39:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Good everyday lens

Love it. It is now my go to lens for every day. Lightweight. I am getting used to the rings. I missed the f/2 on my other lens.

JD P.

2023-11-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

this is my workhorse lens

when canon first announced the rf series i took them seriously. i went and purchased an r5 with this lens and havent looked back. its fast, reliable, and tough. it does its job with no hangups and is at home in the south dakota wilderness as much as it is in a wedding in casper, wyoming. an absolute must have for the seasoned pro or person about to go pro.

dogtree80

2023-11-01T21:11:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent

Seamless transition from Eos to Rf lens!

MONICA A.

2023-10-31T11:20:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Love the lens

Love the clarity & crispness. Can't wait to use it more

TAYLOR P.

2023-10-27T09:01:01

Rated 5 out of 5

Stellar image quality.

Big, heavy, expensive - but worth it. This glass produces unexcelled image quality. IS is a big plus. Very versatile.

JAMES K.

2023-10-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very, very good!!!

It is an excellent lens. it is much better than the EF counterpart. just one word: wonderful

Antonio I.

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

General

General

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  • Brand

    Canon

  • Lens Series

    Canon RF

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Wide Angle Zoom

  • Lens Mount

    Canon RF

  • Format Compatibility

    Full Format

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Closest Focus Distance

    Wide: 0.69 ft./0.21 m
    Telephoto: 1.25 ft./0.38 m

  • Focal Length

    24-70mm

  • Angle Of View

    ?

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    N/A

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/2.8

  • Minimum Aperture

    ?

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.3x (at 32mm)

  • Filter Size

    82mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    21 Elements / 15 Groups
    Aspherical lenses, 3 UD lenses

  • Diaphragm Blades

    9 blades (circular

  • Dimensions Diameter x Length

    3.48 x 4.95" (88.50 x 125.7 mm)

  • Weight

    Approx. 1.98 lbs. / 900g

Features

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  • Image Stabilization

    IS 5 stops (When using the EOS R camera with a 35mm focal length)

  • UPC Codes

    192223139404 | 013803148381 | 192223076884 | 840014139958 | 4719850594343

19 Accessories for Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens, Bundle with Flashpoint Zoom Li-on X R2 TTL Flash Speedlight, Cleaning Kit, Microfiber Cloth

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

FEATURED REVIEWS

Very sharp

By EDWARD C.

There is a reason why this glass is so expensive. This lens is so stinking sharp that my pictures look so good. Invest in good glass and you won?t regret it

Nearly perfect, only one small quibble

By Daniel

This is the essential and fantastic standard zoom lens. Super sharp, fast and great rendering. My only quibble is the AF/MF and stabilization switches are very easy to move. They don't have the same firmness as my other RF lenses, and I have found my lens inadvertently switched to no stabilization or manual focus with just light use.

A high-quality and advanced addition to your photography gear, the RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM lens is meticulously designed for the full-frame EOS R mirrorless camera system. This compact L-series lens is a fusion of a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture and a standard focal length zoom range, making it a versatile tool for a wide array of photography genres. Whether you're capturing stunning portraits, breathtaking landscapes, or documenting everyday moments and travel adventures, this lens is your reliable companion.

The RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM lens is engineered to cover a diverse range of subjects, extending from 0.69 ft./0.21m (wide) to 1.25 ft./0.38m (telephoto). It's equipped with Canon's Nano USM technology, offering accurate and silent autofocus, making it an ideal choice for enhanced video performance, particularly when tracking moving subjects. The lens also features reduced focus breathing, ensuring seamless focus transitions for a more professional output.

Incorporating up to 5 stops* of shake correction, this lens guarantees sharp and steady images, even when shooting handheld or in challenging lighting conditions. Adding to its professional-grade features, the RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM lens boasts a dust- and weather-resistant construction with a fluorine coating. This durable design ensures that your lens remains protected, allowing you to confidently capture your creative vision, no matter where your photography journey takes you.

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

  • High Image Quality and Bright f/2.8 Wide-angle Zoom RF L Lens.
  • Optical Image Stabilization of up to 5 Stops* of Shake Correction.
  • High Speed, Smooth and Quiet Auto Focus with Nano USM.
  • Minimum Focusing Distance of 0.69 ft./0.21m (Wide), 1.25 ft./0.38m (Tele).
  • Control Ring for Direct Setting Changes.
  • 12 pin Communication System.
  • Three Aspherical Elements and Three UD Elements
  • Dust- and Weather-resistant with Fluorine Coating
  • Air Sphere Coating (ASC) Minimizes Lens Flare and Ghosting

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • High-quality RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM lens designed for full-frame EOS R mirrorless camera system
  • Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture and standard focal length zoom range for versatile photography
  • Durable dust- and weather-resistant construction with a fluorine coating for added protection

What's in the box:

  • Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM Zoom Lens
  • Lens Cap E-82II
  • Lens Dust Cap RF
  • Lens Hood EW-88E
  • Lens Case LP1222
  • Canon 1 Year Limited Warranty
  • Bundle Includes:
  • Flashpoint Zoom Li-on X R2 TTL On-Camera Round Flash Speedlight
  • Cleaning Kit
  • Microfiber Cleaning Cloth