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Review Summary
2025-07-17T20:00:00
Stopped auto focusing and manual focusing after a year. No drops
Danpen
2025-03-11T09:41:18
Sharp. Versatile
Daniel C.
2025-01-19T06:55:29
Love this lens one of the best I have ever seen.
RORY P.
2025-01-08T18:02:14
Amazing lens, the quality is outstanding. Yes it's a little weighty, but definitely worth it.
RORY P.
2024-12-31T19:00:00
Confirming what has already been said elsewhere. I'm using this lens paired with a R1 for mostly indoor sports photography (low-angle, under-the-net basketball shots). Lens is somewhat heavy, but not unexpected. Mass of lens doesn't throw off the center of balance significantly when paired with R1. Lens isn't overly heavy-- actively holding and zooming the lens for hours isn't a problem. For zooming, one would prefer the focus and zoom rings positions be swapped; however, the configuration is sufficient as is. Also, one would want to adjust the resistance on the zoom ring; however, the single built-in resistance is a decent balance between rapid and fine adjustments. The F2 is a world of difference between F2.8 and F4, particularly given the poor and high-contrast lighting conditions where I mostly use the lens.
Aaron R.
2024-12-30T19:00:00
Yes, its a monster lens!! Perfect for my landscape photos. Blown away with the quality if images. A must have!!
AmyC
2024-11-05T14:33:45
This is my go to lens. I absolutely love it. Super sharp and versatile. Highly recommend.
Stephen B.
2024-10-14T20:00:00
I bought 2 of these lens. I have sent them back to Canon 5 times now because the lens coating has come off both of them . I have been charged $605 for each repair for the exact same issue occurring over and over. DO NOT BUY THIS LENS. I am a professional photographer and I have plenty of lenses from Canon and they have all been phenomenal but this one is HORRIBLE! DO NOT BUY!
EWall
2024-08-27T20:00:00
I applaud Canon for making this wild lens - I've never seen a normal zoom with an f/2 and the output has a prime quality in terms of subject isolation. Excellent color and sharpness for a zoom, though not quite prime level. The weight and sheer mass of this lens, however, negates its utility as a normal zoom for walk-around. It's difficult and awkward to hand hold due to the width and the front element is positively monstrous. The weight is very unbalanced on an R5, which has far too small a grip and form factor. As with a telephoto, you are primarily holding the lens and the body is secondary. I still love that Canon makes these outrageous lenses that no one else will make. For those who don't really care about size/weight - this is a great option.
rkd
2024-08-25T20:00:00
Great lens for portraits in confined spaces. Great bokeh, great image stabilization. Nice, sharp images!
Times S.
2024-08-15T20:00:00
Fatal flaw with this lens is the zoom ring is so narrow and set back so it's very hard to handhold and zoom. Ergonomically it's awful to handhold given the weight. Incredibly smooth bokeh and image quality. However, given the size and weight of this lens, I wish they would make more compromises in IQ to achieve a lighter, more versatile 2.0 zoom.
wizard8080
2024-06-10T20:00:00
A.m.a.z.i.n.g! As described. The perfect Wedding lens to use.
Amber A.
2024-03-16T20:00:00
I did a lot of looking and researching before I purchase this lens and it has far exceeded my expectations when everyone tells you it's large and heavy they're not exaggerating, but it has taken my indoor volleyball pictures to a new level.
Pappa r.
2024-02-15T06:52:39
I shoot a lot of events and this lens has allowed me to stop switching between a bunch of prime lenses during parts of the day. It is heavy but the image quality is amazing!
Christopher F.
2024-01-21T17:05:18
Best Zoom I've ever owned!
Joel Z.
2023-12-25T19:00:00
Love the look of the images. Paired with an R5 I often get images that look more like film. Great focal range for people, cityscape, mountains landscapes. I do a lot of night photography as well and night cityscape and astro both work well with this. The clarity brings out stars you didn't realize were there.
drdan_1
2023-12-16T19:00:00
Amazing quality lens, produces stunning images and I wish it was not this heavy
Sushama J.
2023-11-23T19:00:00
We have this lens at work and i LOVE it! can't wait to get one for myself and my own business. The picture quality is superb and grabs the faces clearly while leaving the background soft and muted. It's lovely - and surprisingly, much better than the 24-70 - the proportions of faces and bodies are always more complimentary. Only draw back is that it s Heavy - so be prepared, but worth carrying the extra weight; and sometimes we'd like the full 24 width of frame. C'mon canon - give us a 24-70 2.0! or better yet - 24-200 2.0!!! That would be the dream lens for sure.
Amelia88
2023-11-18T19:00:00
Bought it a day agao and shot my first wedding with it and it was amazing ! To say the least ! Cant wait to see more !
Erickd89
2023-10-19T09:08:52
Don't think too much....just do it! Fabulous lens, like blow your mind fabulous! Yes it's heavy but if you can shoot with the 70-200 2.8 you can shoot with this guy!
SARAH P.
2023-10-04T05:48:20
Amazing lens. Very sharp. Fast focus.
JESS P.
2023-09-25T15:12:37
I'm in love with this lens. It's basically replaced 50-75% of my wedding with this. The only thing is that this bad boy is HEAVY. But in my opinion, it's worth it. It's a beast!
VICTORIA N.
2023-09-25T15:12:07
I'm in love with this lens. It's basically replaced 50-75% of my wedding with this. The only thing is that this bad boy is HEAVY. But in my opinion it's worth it. It's a beast!
VICTORIA N.
2023-06-06T08:09:28
Absolutely awesome. Sharp and versatile. Perfect for events
luiz l.
2023-06-03T11:47:22
Great performance lens. Tack sharp from wide angle to med telephoto at f/2! Somewhat worth the expense since it's equivalent to four different lens in one. It is heavy and would need a harness for longer periods of shooting.
THEODORE E.
2023-05-29T22:37:48
The best sharp and versatile lens ever. Worth each dollar. Really awesome for photo and videos.
luiz l.
2023-05-07T08:18:56
The perfect short to mid range lens! Extremely crisp and sharp, and a very well made body. The zoom is super smooth and the images come out perfect sharp.
MARK B.
2023-04-22T20:00:00
this was the first RF lens I bought. It's heavy and the complaints end there. this is the most versatile and sharp lens I've ever owned. its multiple primes in one!! If I had to choose only one lens of all lenses on earth it wold hands down be this.
tarverking
2023-02-12T07:19:42
This is my go to lens. I absolutely love it. It's fast and sharp. You can asked for more from a zoom lens. I highly recommend.
Stephen B.
2023-01-22T00:46:54
I LOVE this lens! Coming from the EF system 24-70, I purchased this to pair with my new R5. It is a bit heavier than I expected, but so far has proven to be tack sharp and incredibly fast! Very happy with this lens and looking forward to using it more!
CARLA L.
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Canon
Canon RF
Black
Wide Angle to Telephoto Zoom
Canon RF
Full Format
Auto Focus
1.28 ft. / 0.39m
28-70mm
75 Degree 00' - 34 Degree 00'
N/A
f/2
f/22
0.18x
95mm
19 Elements / 13 Groups
9 blades
4.1 x 5.5" (103.8 x 199.8 mm)
Approx. 3.15 lbs. / 1430g
No
192223130548
Awesome HEAVYWEIGHT
By Sholay2342
I wasn?t sure if I should keep this lens after suffering terrible back ache after the first long shoot day at a friend?s party in London, but the capability and the images are so fantastic that I thought I will get used using the lens. It?s my best tool so far. Excellent quality
Wow! This lens is golden!!!
By Kacie J.
Wow! This lens is everything I hoped it would be! I feel like I can officially sell all my fixed lenses and just keep this on my camera for family portraits & weddings 95% of the time! (keeping the 135mm f/2.0 for those far away ceremony shots. I've gone the last 18 years running back and forth with my fixed lenses to get different perspectives during my shoots and I'm just tired of it. I have prayed for a zoom lens like this that has the beauty of shooting under f/2.8 to get that shallow dep...
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How can you capture stunning, professional-quality images across a variety of photography genres The answer lies in the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM Zoom Lens. This versatile lens offers a unique blend of quality and adaptability, with a wide-angle to portrait-length focal range and an impressive constant maximum aperture of f/2. This allows for faster shutter speeds and exceptional image quality, making it ideal for portraiture, landscape, wedding photography, and photojournalism.
The lens shines in low-light conditions and delivers exceptional bokeh quality with its nine rounded aperture blades. This feature is perfect for isolating subjects and adding dramatic results to both photos and videos. Equipped with Canon's reliable Ultrasonic Motor (USM) ring, you can expect fast, quiet autofocus performance and seamless manual focus control.
Designed specifically for Canon's new EOS R full-frame mirrorless camera, the RF 28-70mm f/2L USM features a configurable Control Ring. This intuitive feature allows for adjustments to aperture, ISO, and other exposure settings directly from the lens. Housed in a dust, moisture, and weather-resistant body, this lens upholds the high-quality standards expected from Canon's L-series lenses.
The RF 28-70mm f/2L USM is designed to take full advantage of the RF mount's capabilities. With a large 54mm lens mount, large diameter elements, and placement closer to the image plane, this lens provides brilliant image quality from edge-to-edge with minimal light fallout. This opens up new possibilities for enhanced optics and compact designs.
The lens also features a supercharged 12 pin communication system for optimized data transfer between camera and lens. This ensures sharp, stable, and responsive performance across a wide variety of applications. The lens also incorporates a control ring on the barrel for direct adjustment of numerous settings, including shutter speed, aperture, and exposure compensation.
With Optical Image Stabilization technology, the RF 28-70mm f/2L USM works in conjunction with the EOS R camera to dramatically reduce camera-shake blur. This delivers impressively clear results, whether shooting video or stills. With consistent f/2 brightness throughout its zoom range, this lens offers unparalleled performance, providing the flexibility and performance of several fixed focal length lenses in one. Experience a new day in Canon's legacy of optical brilliance with the RF 28-70mm f/2L USM Zoom Lens.
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