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Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM

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Product Overview

Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM is a flagship standard zoom lens for Canon RF-mount. It covers the full-frame image circle. Introduced by Canon in 2018, it has 19 elements in 13 groups.
Like most zoom lenses, the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L 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 28-70mm F2L USM can be a key piece in a photographer's arsenal, though some may prefer prime lenses in this focal range.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 52%
Pros
  • Exceptional f/2 zoom
  • Superb sharpness
  • Weather-sealed
  • Versatile multi-control ring
Cons
  • Large and heavy
  • External zoom without zoom lock

What external reviewers found

External score 86%
Pros
  • Impressive f2 focal ratio
  • Incredibly bright f2
Cons
  • No optical stabilisation

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External Reviews

cameralabs[1]

Reviewer score 86% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from cameralabs have found:
The Canon RF 28-70mm f2L USM is a general-purpose zoom for Canon’s EOS R full-frame mirrorless system boasting an industry-leading f2 focal ratio. The lens itself is unapologetically hefty, weighing just under 1.5kg and making other RF lenses look compact in comparison. But the lack of image stabilisation means portrait and event shooters will love the chance to deploy that extra stop of light gathering power.
Pros
  • Impressive f2 focal ratio
  • Incredibly bright f2
Cons
  • No optical stabilisation

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References

  1. ^ Canon RF 28-70mm f2L USM review so far. [cameralabs].

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