Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM Full-Frame Lens (2019)

MSRP 2500 EUR71% Neofiliac84% External
Keywords: canonexternal-zoomfull-framehigh-endlensrf-mountzoom-lens

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Product Overview

Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM is a standard zoom lens for Canon RF-mount. It covers the full-frame image circle. Introduced by Canon in 2019, it has 21 elements in 15 groups.
Like most zoom lenses, the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM is externally-zooming. For incremental weathers, Canon is kind enough to include weather sealing.
A standard zoom lens with relatively bright maximum aperture, the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM can be a key piece in a photographer's arsenal, though some may prefer prime lenses in this focal range. The lens is also stabilized, making it even easier to use for videos and stills alike.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 71% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Useful f/2.8 aperture
  • Optically stabilized (as opposed to the competition)
  • Weather-sealed
Cons
  • On the heavy side
  • External zoom without zoom lock
  • Not as solid as older Canon L lenses

What external reviewers found***

External score 84% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent image quality
  • Excellent image stabilization
  • Dust, splash, and fluorine protection
  • Ultra-wide f/2 aperture
  • 5-stop autofocus
  • F2.8 optics
Cons
  • No optical stabilization
  • Larger and heavier than the 28-70
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Price Comparison

Specifications

Construction

Aperture Blades
9 blades
Colors
Black
Form Factor
Standard Zoom Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Lens Mount
Canon RF-mount
Material
Magnesium alloy
Motor
Nano ultrasonic
Optical Formula | Elements
21 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
15 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
3 aspherical + 3 UD elements groups

Dimensions

Filter Diameter
82 mm / 3.23 in
Size | Diameter
89 mm / 3.50 in
Size | Length
126 mm / 4.96 in
Weight
900 g / 31.80 oz

Function

Angle Of View
84.1° Diagonal | 73.7° Horizontal | 53.1° Vertical (wide) ~ 34.4° Diagonal | 28.8° Horizontal | 19.5° Vertical (tele)
Aperture
f/2.8
Autofocus
Yes
Focal Length
24 mm ~ 70 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
Yes (5 stops)
Weather Resistance
Yes
Zoom Type
External zoom

Performance

Max Magnification
0.3x
Min Focus Distance
210 mm / 8.27 in

Production

Accessory
Lens hood included
Debut
2019-02-14

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3rd-Party Review Videos

External Reviews

pcmag[1]

Reviewer score 81%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
Canon's RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM is more practical for everyday photography. It's priced for serious hobbyists and professionals at $2,300. If you can't spend that much, theRF 24-105mm F4-7.1 is a better lens than you'd expect for $400.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent image quality
  • F2.8 optics
  • Dust, splash, and fluorine protection
Cons
  • No optical stabilization

digitalpicture[2]

Reviewer score 87%
Reviewers from digitalpicture have found the following***:
If an R-series camera can be used, the RF lens is easily the better choice. The 24-70 has image stabilization and a useful extra 4mm on the wide end. The Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM Lens is a great general-purpose lens choice.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Ultra-wide f/2 aperture
  • Excellent image stabilization
  • 5-stop autofocus
Cons
  • Larger and heavier than the 28-70

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References

  1. ^ Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/canon-rf-24-70mm-f28-l-is-usm. 2021-06-10. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
  2. ^ Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens Review. [digitalpicture]. https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-RF-24-70mm-F2.8-L-IS-USM-Lens.aspx. Retrieved 2022-01-21.

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