Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM Lens

Introduction

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM is the latest lens introduced by Canon for use with the new Canon RF mount mirrorless cameras. This new lens offers something new for the photographers by incorporating intuitive design features like selectable/customizable control ring which can be set for a variety of functions by the user and an ultra-fast aperture of f/2 for attaining incredible results in low light.

This new lens design is intended to bridge the gap of native lenses for the new mirrorless camera by offering a standard wide-angle to a short-telephoto zoom lens for a variety of photography applications. Now, the photographers are not limited to use their 24-70mm lens with f/2.8 aperture, by using the new Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM lens they will have much more control over the depth of field.

Lens Design

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM is a very sophisticated lens featuring 19 elements in 13 groups. The lens also has Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) in its optical design for suppressing chromatic aberrations resulting in color accurate and sharp images without artifacts.

The new Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM lens also boasts powerful autofocus capabilities by incorporating a ring-type ring-type Ultrasonic Motor for accurate focus. This new configurable Control Ring can be customized for controlling exposure settings, including ISO, aperture, and exposure compensation without needing to press buttons or dive into the menu.

Image Quality

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM lens has the characteristics of L series lenses with high-quality optics and the highest level of sophistication in its design. The lens delivers consistent results through the zoom range thanks to 19 elements in 13 groups design that corrects for color fringing and chromatic aberrations while minimizing distortions.

The colors are typical of Canon quality, high contrast, accurate color renditions, evident in the MTF chart for the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM lens it is easy to see why this lens performs so well in sharpness and micro contrast so well. Ultra-Low Dispersion elements employed in the optical design significantly reduces color fringing and chromatic aberrations to realize high clarity and color accuracy.

What makes this particular zoom lens special is that it offers the versatility of a zoom lens combined with the speed of a fast prime lens to deliver performance beyond any lens in the market. The lens holds a constant maximum aperture of f2 throughout the zoom range. It is no wonder that the Canon engineers had to make filter size 95mm to accommodate for the light gathering capabilities of this fast zoom. The result is a lens that provides not only excellent low light performance but also able to isolate subject matter to render beautiful smooth bokeh.

Bokeh

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM lens is a fast zoom lens that can easily create captivating bokeh throughout the zoom range which gives the photographers around the world new tools in compositions. For example, the wedding photographers no longer have to carry a platitude of fast prime lenses to compose photographs with excellent subject isolation from the background. Rounded nine-blade aperture also adds a pleasing bokeh quality.

Control Ring

Canon once again revolutionized the camera market by providing customizable operation through the control ring for setting ISO, aperture, and exposure compensation for exposure adjustment. Typically this type of ring was only reserved for aperture or focus, and now, by configuring the control ring, it can be set for ISO or variety of settings making the lens customized to the users’ needs.

Manual Override

Full-time manual focus override feature helps to compose and control exposure saving valuable time for the professionals who must adapt to ever-changing environments.

RF Mount

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM lens is a member of the entirely new line lenses designed specifically for Canon mirrorless camera. The older Canon lenses can be used via an adapter, having a native lens certainly has many advantages like not needing adapters. For example, the new Canon EOS R mirrorless camera has a short flange distance than DSLR type of cameras which means the lens sits closer to the sensor thereby reducing issues associated with chromatic aberration.

The new RF mount also means that the lenses can be shorter in length than standard DSLR lenses making it easier to store and travel with offering an important advantage to photographers who are on the move.

Technical Specifications

Mount Type: Canon RF
Lens Construction: 19 elements in 13 groups
Focal Length: 28 -70 mm
Angle of View (35mm): 75° – 34°
Maximum Aperture: f/2.0
Minimum Aperture: f/22
Minimum Focusing Distance: 39 cm / 1.28′
Maximum Magnification: 0.18x
Diaphragm Blades: 9 (rounded)
Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD)
Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM)
Super Multi-Layer Coating: Yes
Autofocus: Yes
Filter Size: 95mm
Accepts Filter Type: Screw-on
Dimensions: 103.8 x 139.8 mm / 4.09 x 5.50″
Weight: 1430 g / 3.15 lb

Autofocus

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM lens has an internal focusing design which combined with optimized focusing algorithms, and a high-speed CPU and a ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) delivers fast and accurate autofocus. Canon’s autofocus performance is best in the industry, and the latest mirrorless Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM lens is a testament to the performance of Canon lenses.

Weather Resistant Design

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM lens features a weather-resistant design that protects against dust and moisture for extreme weather conditions.

Key features

Creative, Travel, Landscape, Wedding & Events, Family, Specialty
Optical performance of fast prime lenses
Dust- and moisture resistant structure
Designed to minimize flare and ghosting
Designed to meet all shooting conditions
Compatible with other Canon Lens
Full-Time Manual Override
24-70mm zoom
fast F/2 maximum aperture
Customizable Control Ring
Internal focus design

Verdict

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM lens can easily be said to incorporate the most advanced features of lens design to deliver superb results no matter what focal length is utilized in the zoom range. The performance of this lens is akin to a fast prime yet offers zoom lens ease of use for a variety of photography and video applications.

Where to buy Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM lens

The new Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM lens can be preordered online through an authorized dealer. We believe the links below provide the best prices while saving on shipping fees.

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM lens

Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera