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Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens
Product Code: 1242575S
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The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens is a compact and lightweight general purpose zoom with great image quality, weather sealing and optical image stabilisation for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
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- Compact, lightweight zoom lens which is perfect for travel and all-day use across a wide variety of photo and video content
- Constant f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range is ideal in low light and allows for experimentation with depth of field
- Fast and quiet STM autofocus provides responsive autofocus for stills photography and video recording
- 5.5 stops of built-in image stabilisation, which increases to 7.5 stops when used in combination with camera IBIS
- Weather-sealed and customisable control ring provides versatile and reliable performance even in tough conditions
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens Summary
With its lightweight design and built-in optical image stabilisation, the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens offers enhanced image quality and more advanced features than any kit lens available. Designed for full-frame EOS R mirrorless cameras, it provides a versatile zoom range with a constant bright f/2.8 aperture throughout.
The Canon RF lens features a fast and quiet STM motor for smooth autofocus during both stills and video creation, with breathing correction for focus pulls when filming. Its wide-angle to short telephoto zoom range is ideal for landscapes, cityscapes, portraits, and candid photography, amongst many more general purpose everyday subjects.
Sample dog portrait with Canon R5. Camera settings: 1/80 sec. f/2.8. ISO 320
Measuring under 10cm long and with a weight of just 490g, this zoom is perfect for all-day shooting and travel, while a weather-sealed design is ready for harsh shooting conditions in rain, dust, and snow. When paired with a Canon camera that has body stabilisation such as the R6 II, IS performance increases to 7.5 stops, ensuring consistently sharper results, which are rendered by the special UD and aspherical lens elements.
Whether you're a beginner or an enthusiast, the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM is a versatile, compact lens for everyday use that’s suitable for a broad range of subjects.
Key Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Features
- Versatile zoom lens for photo and video content
- Ideal for a wide variety of subjects
- Better than any kit lens going
- Constant f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range
- 5.5 stops of optical image stabilisation (IS)
- Great image quality with high sharpness
- Fast and quiet STM focus motor
- Focus breathing correction for moviemaking
- Weather sealed design
- 67mm filter thread
- Weighs only 490g and is less than 10cm long
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Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens in More Detail
Compact zoom you can take anywhere
With a weight of 490g and a length of 92.2mm, the RF 28-70mm f/2.8 is compact enough to take on any photo mission. Its clever retracting mechanism keeps the size down during transport, and it’s also weather-sealed for extra protection, even in challenging outdoor conditions.
Sample bird @70mm with Canon R5. Camera settings: 1/1000 sec. f/5. ISO 160
Outstanding stability for sharp images
Capture sharp stills and video handheld, even at slower shutter speeds, thanks to the 5.5-stop image stabiliser. When combined with a Canon EOS R camera with IBIS, stabilisation increases to 7.5 stops for excellent low-light and slow-shutter compensation.
The optical design also includes UD and aspherical elements for sharp results across the zoom range, which complements even high-resolution cameras in the lineup.
Sample beach @70mm with Canon R5. Camera settings: 1/1000 sec. f/5. ISO 160
Great for photos and movies
This lens caters to hybrid creators, with its focus breathing compensation, fast, quiet, and accurate AF from the STM motor, and a customisable control/focus ring to suit any workflow.
Sample 04 ocean @70mm with Canon R5. Camera settings: 1/1250 sec. f/5. ISO 500
Upgrade from a kit zoom lens
For those using an RF 24-50mm F/4.5-6.3 IS STM or RF 24-105mm F/4-7.1 IS STM kit lens, the 28-70mm is a worthy upgrade. It provides a constant f/2.8 aperture, improved image quality, and better stabilisation for sharper shots overall. It also features a customisable Control/Focus ring for quick adjustments to shutter speed, aperture or ISO on the fly. Additionally, an AF/MF/CONTROL switch places full focus control in your hands with just a click of the switch.
What’s in the box
- Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens
- Lens Dust Cap RF
- Lens Cap E-67 II
- User Manual
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens Specifications
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Image size |
Full Frame |
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Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl) |
46° - 19° 30', 75° - 34° |
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Lens construction (elements/groups) |
15/12 |
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Special optics |
2x UD, 2x GMo Aspherical |
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No. of diaphragm blades |
9 |
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Minimum aperture |
f/22 |
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Closest focussing distance (m) Maximum magnification (x) Control Ring |
0.24 (at 70mm) |
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Image stabiliser OIS |
5.5 |
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Image stabiliser IBIS x OIS |
7.5 |
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AF actuator |
STM |
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Coatings |
Super Spectra |
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Max. diameter x length (mm) |
76.5 x 92.2 |
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Weight (g) |
490 |
| Offers: N/A |
| Offer Category: N/A |
| Offer Product Type: N/A |
| Autofocus: N/A |
| Aperture ring: N/A |
| Constant Aperture: Yes |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
| Colour: N/A |
| Diameter (mm): N/A |
| Length (mm): N/A |
| Weight (g): N/A |
| Distance scale: N/A |
| DoF scale: N/A |
| Elements: N/A |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: N/A |
| Focal length: 28 -70 mm |
| Focus method: N/A |
| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: N/A |
| Groups: N/A |
| Hood supplied: N/A |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
| Lens mount: N/A |
| Lens Materials: N/A |
| Maximum focal length: 70.0 |
| Maximum magnification: N/A |
| Maximum aperture (number): N/A |
| Maximum aperture (text): N/A |
| Max Format size: N/A |
| Minimum focal length: 28.0 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): N/A |
| Minimum aperture (number): N/A |
| Minimum aperture (text): N/A |
| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: N/A |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: N/A |
| Tripod collar: N/A |
| Lens type: N/A |
| Wide/Tele: N/A |
| Lens Level: N/A |
| Best For: N/A |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: Yes |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: Yes |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: Yes |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: N/A |
| Best For Astro: N/A |
| Best For Street: Yes |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: N/A |
| Zoom lock: N/A |
| Zoom method: N/A |
| Notes: N/A |
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Our Verdict
The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM lens is a versatile, compact zoom, that’s perfect for photographers, videographers and hybrid creators. Its lightweight design and built-in 5.5-stop image stabilisation make it ideal for all-day shooting, while the constant f/2.8 aperture ensures excellent low-light and depth of field performance.
A fast, quiet autofocus motor and focus breathing correction, ensure that the lens can cater to stills and video content, helping you achieve high quality exceptionally smooth results. The lens also offers exceptional sharpness thanks to an optical formula with UD and aspherical elements, and its weather-sealed design provides peace of mind when shooting in challenging conditions.
The RF 28-70mm could be just right of your needs, whether you’re considering an upgrade from an existing kit lens or looking for a more cost-effective zoom than the mighty RF 24-105mm f/4 L.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
