Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM Review - Lens review and specs

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Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM Review

Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM Review

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Canon RF Standard Zoom full-frame

Image Stabilization

Weather Sealed

Autofocus

Full-time Manual Focus

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24-70mm

Focal length

f/2.8

Max aperture

900 g

Weight

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▲ 24-70mm

Max aperture

f/1.8

f/2.8

f/5.6

Constant Aperture

Zoom Ratio: 2.9x
Zoom Method: rotary-(extending)

Focal length50 mm

24 mm70 mm

Aperturef/2.8

f/2.8f/22

Near focus8' 2"

Far focus9' 9"

Total DOF1' 6"

Hyperfocal101' 9"

Subject distance8' 11"

Focal length50 mm

Aperturef/2.8

SensorFull Frame

Illustrative scene preview based on this lens's focal length, aperture, and sensor coverage.

This preview uses 50mm, f/2.8, and Full Frame. Subject distance is estimated to keep lens previews comparable.

Min aperture: f/22
Diaphragm blades: 9

Optics

Optical construction: 21 elements in 15 groups
Special elements: 3 aspherical + 3 UD elements

Focusing

Minimum focus: 21 cm
Max magnification: 0.3×
AF motor: Ultrasonic

Physical

Weight: 900 g
Dimensions: ⌀89mm × 126mm
Filter thread: 82 mm
Hood included: Yes
Color: Black

Handling & Controls

Zoom Lock: Yes

Recommended Use

Ideal for: Landscapes, Portraits, Street, Travel, Vlogging, Walkaround / Daily, Weddings

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