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RF 70-200mm f2.8 L IS USM

4.8* (795 ratings) avg. customer rating

$4,699 RRP

Compact but mighty telephoto zoom lens
  • Telephoto zoom lens
  • All rounder for stills and videos
  • Extremely compact compared to the EF equivalent
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Compact but mighty telephoto zoom lens
  • Telephoto zoom lens
  • All rounder for stills and videos
  • Extremely compact compared to the EF equivalent
$4,699
RRP

Canon’s lightest and shortest 70-200mm f/2.8

The RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM has been designed to achieve the much loved 70-200mm zoom range in just 146mm (at its shortest length). This makes the lens approximately 27% shorter and 28% lighter than it's EF equivalent. An essential workhorse lens, this lens is perfect for travel, wildlife, news and sport.

  • Outstanding image quality

    Thanks to the large-diameter RF mount and short back focus design and incredibly bright f/2.8 maximum aperture- that stays constant throughout the zoom- the RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM offers great creative opportunities and stunning image quality, even in low light. The lens is engineered to deliver sharp images with beautiful background blur.

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  • Intuitive control at your fingertips

    The RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM features a lens control ring for customisable control over shutter speed, ISO or exposure compensation. The easy-to-identify textured surface gives you tangible feedback to adjust while looking through the viewfinder and concentrating on your subject.

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Steady shots hand-held or in low light

Image of fencing taken using RF 70-200mm f2.8 L IS USM telephoto lens

Shoot with confidence even when light levels drop. The RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM is designed to work in conjunction with an EOS R series camera, with both the camera and the lens sharing data to reduce camera-shake blur. With up to 5 stops of Image Stabilization, it delivers impressively clear results when shooting handheld.

  • RF 70-200mm f2.8 L IS USM lens control ring
    Responsive performance

    Stay discreet and in control thanks to rapid focusing from two high performance Nano USM motors that ensure the lens locks onto a subject, so you’ll never miss a moment. It brings rapid and silent continuous focusing, perfect for stills or video.

  • RF 70-200mm f2.8 L IS USM water and dust resistance
    Built with the legendary L-series durability

    The RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM has been carefully crafted with weather-sealing and fluorine coatings on the front and rear elements to guard against waterdrops and dust, helping keep this powerful lens safeguarded wherever you go. Confidently shoot in all conditions.



“This is a really impressive lens in many ways, combining portability and great handling with superior autofocusing, stabilisation and imaging performance.”

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Specifications and brochure

Mount
RF
Focal Length
70–200mm
Maximum Aperture (f)
f/2.8
Lens Construction (elements/groups)
17/13
Aperture Blades
9
Minimum Focusing Distance (m)
0.7m
Maximum Magnification
0.23x
Image Stabilization
Yes (5 stops)
Focus Drive System
Dual Nano USM
Dimensions (mm – retracted)
89.9 x 146 mm
Weight (g)
1070g
Lens Cap
E-77 II
Lens Pouch/Case
LZ1326

How customers rate the RF 70-200mm f2.8 L IS USM

4.8*
(795 ratings)
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