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Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS Z Lens Black
Product Code: 1242590X
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The Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS Z Lens Black is a hybrid telephoto zoom with a wide constant aperture, fast dual Nano USM autofocus, superb image quality and an internal zoom mechanism, which maintains the size.
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- High quality optical design includes Super UD, UD and Aspheric elements for crisp, sharp and detailed results
- Professional-level telephoto zoom with an internal zoom mechanism, which maintains the barrel length
- Smooth, precise and silent Dual Nano USM focusing, which is ideal for both stills photography and video recording
- Black version offers a stealthy finish which allows for discreet shooting during events without drawing attention
- Optical stabilisation of up to 5.5-stops, which increases to a maximum 7.5-stops when combined with a compatible camera
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS Z Lens Black Summary
Designed exclusively for mirrorless cameras, the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS Z Lens Black is a fast telephoto zoom for hybrid stills and video content creation, which combines L-series quality with excellent image performance. This is Canon’s first RF 70-200mm lens featuring an internal zoom mechanism, which maintains the lens' length while zooming in and out.
It offers a short 70º zoom rotation for quick and precise adjustments, and this mirrorless RF lens includes a manual Iris Ring as well as customisable controls, which provide enhanced handling for enthusiast and professional workflows. Additionally, the RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS Z offers 5.5 stops of optical image stabilisation, which increases to 7.5 stops when paired with compatible Canon mirrorless cameras such as the EOS R5 Mark II or R6 Mark II.
Aspheric, Super UD, and UD elements are included, which deliver sharp, well-controlled images with minimal distortion, while an 11-blade aperture renders smooth, rounded bokeh and beautiful defocus areas, in order to enhance subject separation.
With its versatile zoom range and bright aperture, the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS Z Lens is ideal for a wide variety of subjects including portraits and lifestyle photography to events like weddings, sports, and indoor action. The lens' smooth and silent AF, dedicated aperture ring, and zoom rotation also make it a great choice for video recording, especially with focus breathing correction enabled in Canon cameras.
Key Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS Z Features
- Wide aperture telephoto Z lens for stills and video
- Black finish for stealthy shooting
- 5.5-stops optical stabilisation up to 7.5-stops with camera IBIS
- Black version for stealthy shooting
- Manual Iris Ring with silent operation
- L-series construction
- Internal zoom mechanism
- 11-blade aperture
- Customisable control ring and function button
- Short 70º rotation
- High image quality with maximum sharpness
- Compatible with Canon RF extenders
- Also available in reflective white – Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS Z Lens White
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Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS Z Lens Black in More Detail
Exceptional image quality
Canon’s RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS Z lens offers very high image quality, which is rendered by an optical arrangement of special aspherical, Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) lenses and UD lenses. Aspherical lenses are specially designed to correct optical issues like aberrations, which can affect image quality. These lenses are particularly useful in wide-angle optics to compensate for distortion, and in fast-aperture lenses to minimise spherical aberrations. Additionally, aspherical lenses contribute to more compact and lightweight designs compared to conventional lenses.
UD (Ultra-Low Dispersion) lenses are made with glass that has a low refractive index and low dispersion, which helps in reducing chromatic aberrations, ensuring better colour accuracy and sharpness.
Dual Nano USM AF
Dual Nano USM (Ultrasonic Motor) autofocus is a sophisticated system made by Canon to provide smooth, fast, and near-silent focusing. It combines the strengths ring-type USM, which is known for speed, and STM (Stepping Motor), which delivers smooth and silent operation.
This makes the focus system in the RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS Z ideal for both still photography and video recording, allowing for precise and quick subject acquisition while maintaining quiet operation. This is advantageous when shooting video, as it prevents unwanted focus noise from being picked up by the microphone, as well as for events photographers who want silent operation during a wedding, sports event or similar situation.
Users will appreciate the lens’ ability to achieve quick and accurate AF in a wide range of areas, including sports and action, portraits, and events photography, where these are essential.
Extender ready
Enjoy even greater reach and versatility with both the Canon Extender RF 1.4x and Extender RF 2.0x, which provide 98-280mm and 140-400mm respectively, with one or two stops of light penalty.
Fast constant aperture
With its fast f/2.8 maximum aperture, the RF 70-200mm Z lens is excellent for capturing sharp subjects while achieving a shallow depth of field, even in low-light environments. This wide aperture also lets you creatively play with subject separation, making it particularly useful for filmmakers, portrait photography, and situations where isolating the subject is key.
An 11-blade aperture contributes to image quality overall, with smooth defocus areas, resulting in beautiful, rounded bokeh that enhances images with a shallow depth of field.
Intuitive handling
The lens features a dedicated Iris Ring for precise manual control when required, while a customisable control ring and function button allow for tailored settings, perfect for content creators on the move.
Exceptional reliability
Built to Canon’s L-series standards, the telephoto zoom lens offers professional levels of reliability, which includes a Fluorine coating on the front element, which protects against dirt and moisture. This also reduces the need for frequent cleaning and ensures the lens can endure the most challenging conditions.
What’s in the box
- Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS Z Lens Black
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Our Verdict
The Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM lens is a versatile telephoto zoom for both stills and video, which is designed with L-series build quality and a fast, constant f/2.8 aperture. Compared to the RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM, this f/2.8 version offers a brighter aperture, allowing for better performance in low-light conditions and more creative control over depth of field. With 5.5-stops of built-in image stabilisation, which extends to 7.5 stops when paired with compatible bodies like the EOS R5, this lens is an excellent choice for handheld shooting, even in low light.
Where the RF 70-200mm f/2.8L stands out is through the inclusion of an internal zoom mechanism, a new feature in Canon's 70-200mm mirrorless range, which keeps the barrel length consistent throughout the zoom. This makes it well-suited for videographers and photographers who need quick, precise adjustments without changing the lens balance.
In comparison to other RF lenses in this range, the f/2.8 Z version strikes a unique balance between portability and performance, with a fast constant aperture that also maintains a consistent form when zooming.
A robust design, premium optics and intuitive handling from a dedicated Iris Ring and customisable button ensure that this is the ideal workhorse zoom for professionals looking for both versatility and performance.
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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.
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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!
