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

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Canon RF
F/2
95mm
28mm - 70mm
1430g
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Canon RF
F/2
95mm
28mm - 70mm
1430g
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Product Overview

The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM is a versatile zoom lens that provides the speed of a prime with its impressive constant maximum aperture of f/2. This bright design allows for excellent low-light performance, along with greater control over the depth of field for isolating subjects. Utilizing Ultra-Low Dispersion glass, this lens minimizes chromatic aberrations and fringing in order to achieve high clarity and accurate colours. Canon's ring-type Ultrasonic Motor ensures smooth, quiet autofocus performance with full time manual focus control. Additionally, the Control Ring on RF lenses gives users the ability to adjust exposure settings, such as ISO, aperture, and exposure compensation, directly from the lens.

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

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Key Features

Standard Zoom

The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM is a versatile zoom lens that provides the speed of a prime lens.

Canon RF

The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM is compatible with a Canon RF Mount.

F/2

The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM has a maximum aperture of F/2.

95mm

The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM has a front filter size of 95mm.

28mm - 70mm

The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM has a focal length of 28mm to 70mm.

1430g

The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM weighs 1.4kg.

FAQs

What types of photography are best suited for the Canon RF 28-70mm F/2L USM Lens?

The Canon RF 28-70mm F/2L USM Lens is incredibly versatile, making it suitable for a wide range of photography styles. Its constant f/2 aperture excels in low-light conditions, making it ideal for indoor events, night photography, and portraits where you want to achieve a shallow depth of field. The zoom range covers standard wide-angle to short-telephoto, making it perfect for landscapes, street photography, and even product photography.

How does the Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) glass improve image quality?

The Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) glass in the Canon RF 28-70mm lens is specifically designed to reduce chromatic aberrations and fringing, which are common issues in high-contrast scenes. By minimizing these optical distortions, the lens achieves greater clarity and colour accuracy, ensuring that your images maintain high fidelity and vibrant colours, even in challenging lighting conditions.

What advantages does the ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) offer for autofocus performance?

The ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) provides several advantages for autofocus performance. It delivers fast, precise, and quiet autofocus operation, making it particularly beneficial for shooting video where noise can be distracting. Additionally, the internal focusing design ensures that the lens maintains its overall size during focusing, which is particularly useful for maintaining balance on mirrorless camera systems.

Can the Control Ring be customised for different settings?

Yes, the Control Ring on the Canon RF 28-70mm F/2L USM Lens can be customised to adjust various exposure settings such as aperture, ISO, and exposure compensation. This feature allows photographers to make quick adjustments without taking their hands off the camera, enhancing the shooting experience and ensuring that settings can be changed on the fly.

Is this lens suitable for videography, and what features support that?

Yes, the Canon RF 28-70mm F/2L USM Lens is well-suited for videography. Its fast and quiet autofocus, thanks to the ring-type USM, helps ensure smooth focus transitions during video recording. The constant f/2 aperture also allows for consistent exposure while zooming and can achieve beautiful background blur (bokeh), which is often desired in cinematic shots.

How does the weather-resistant design of this lens benefit outdoor photographers?

The weather-resistant design of the Canon RF 28-70mm F/2L USM Lens provides added durability for outdoor photographers. It protects against dust and moisture, enabling you to shoot in various environmental conditions without worrying about damage. This feature is particularly valuable for landscape and wildlife photographers who may encounter challenging weather or dusty conditions.

What is the significance of the rounded nine-blade diaphragm in this lens?

The rounded nine-blade diaphragm in the Canon RF 28-70mm F/2L USM Lens contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality, which is the aesthetic quality of the out-of-focus areas in an image. This design allows for smoother transitions between in-focus and out-of-focus areas, creating a more visually appealing background that enhances the subject of your photographs.

Discover new photographic possibilities.

Discover new photographic possibilities.

The RF 28-70mm f/2L USM

Rethink image quality

Rethink image quality

The lens achieves image quality at f/2 comparable to - or even greater than - that of the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM at its widest aperture of f/2.8.

Sets new standards in photography

Sets new standards in photography

The RF 28-70mm f/2L USM offers the kind of image quality you’d expect from a prime lens, and has a constant f/2 maximum aperture throughtout the entire zoom range for more creative control.

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