Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM Macro Lens, Black

Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM Lens

The RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM lens is great for both still and video content creators who may have a smaller budget but want high quality. This lens is now the smallest, lightest, RF zoom lens with extremely high image quality (equal to that of an L-series lens). For still image creators this light and compact lens weighing in at just over one pound will be a "take anywhere" kind of lens. Offering a fast f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range, photographers can work in low light situations or take creative control and blur the foreground and background with wide apertures not available on standard kit lenses.

Product Highlights:

Convenient mid-range zoom with a fixed f/2.8 aperture through entire zoom range

Light & compact everyday carry lens

Newly designed Image Stabilization unit allows for lighter and smaller lens build

Incredible quality from edge-to-edge due to 2 UD elements to minimize chromatic aberration, and 2 aspheric lenses

Impressive durability and weather-resistant construction equivalent to an L-series lens for use in harsh environments

Incredibly minimal focus breathing when recording video

Optical image stabilization is automatically enabled for cameras without IBIS for effective 5.5 stops of correction

Coordinated control using IBIS x OIS provides an image stabilization effect of Center 7.5 stops and Corner 7.0 stops

Leadscrew-type STM for fast and quiet autofocus for stills and video

Product Features:

Compact Size and Weight for Everyday Carry

This lens accomplishes the incredible feat of being a fixed aperture zoom lens that you can actually carry around all day without wearing your arm out. One size-reduction feature is the image stabilization unit that has been completely redesigned for this lens. Additionally, the collapsible design and the smaller focus element due to the optical system make the lens lightweight and portable. Taking advantage of the benefit of electronic distortion correction, this large-aperture zoom lens with a fixed f/2.8 aperture achieves both high image quality across the entire image and a compact optical system.

High-Image Quality and Optical Design

There is a lot that contributes to the optical quality of this lens, and it starts with two Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elements (marked as dark green). The large-diameter UD lens at the front is a unique configuration previously found only in L lenses. This configuration effectively corrects chromatic aberration, reduces the weight of the front lens group, and contributes to ease of use by suppressing the change in the center of gravity felt by the user when changing the zoom range. Two glass-molded aspherical lenses (marked as light green) are effectively placed to achieve high rendering performance with suppression of various aberrations and compact size. The lens provides clear, high-resolution images from the maximum aperture. This design also features dust- and weather-resistant construction (another L-series feature).

Action!

This lens is for more than just still photos, your video adventures and productions will benefit from it as well. The leadscrew-type STM focusing motor is extremely quiet and the 28mm-70mm zoom range is great for vlogging at home, or filming on your next adventure. Focus breathing is also well controlled with this lens, lending even more professionalism to your productions.

Versatile Zoom Range

A 28mm-70mm zoom range provides a surprising amount of focal lengths to choose from, perfect for a full day adventure, or even inside the house where you can get close up to your favorite subjects!

Image Stabilization

Combining 5.5 stops of in-lens image stabilization with in-body image stabilization achieves a coordinated control of 7.5 stops, making Hand-held shooting in low-light conditions possible. In addition, a tripod can be used with the image stabilization function turned on.

Bokeh

Even with a zoom lens, the foreground and background can be blurred softly and significantly. This f/2.8 lens provides rich bokeh at every focal length. The ability to open the aperture also allows for faster shutter speeds, preventing blurring of the subject.

Product Specifications:

Lens

Focal Length: 28-70mm

Maximum and Minimum Aperture: f/2.8 - f/22

Lens Mount Type: RF Mount

Compatible Cameras: Canon EOS R-series, APS-C and full-frame

Minimum Focusing Distance:

0.27m (10.6in) at 28mm with AF

0.24m (9.4in) at 28mm with MF

Maximum Magnification: 0.24x at 70mm with AF or MF

Field of View, at Minimum Focus Distance:

Approx. 219.6 × 146.4mm (28mm w/ AF) to approx. 141.6 × 94.4mm (70mm w/ AF)

Approx. 182.2 × 121.5mm (28mm w/ MF) to approx. 141.6 × 94.4mm (70mm w/ MF)

Angle of View (Diagonal): 75°- 34°

Optical Design

Lens Construction: 15 elements in 12 groups

Special Elements: (Two) UD Lenses, (Two) Aspherical Lenses

Lens Coating: SSC (Super Spectra Coating)

Filter Size Diameter: ø67 mm

Aperture Blades: 9

Image Stabilization (yaw/pitch directions): 5.5 stops of shake correction at the center of the image. CIPA2024 standards (yaw/pitch directions at a focal length of 70 mm using an EOS R8)

Image Stabilization with coordinated control using In Body Image Stabilizer and Optical IS: 7.5 stops at center, 7.0 stops at corners - CIPA2024 standards (yaw/pitch/roll directions at a focal length of 70 mm using an EOS R1)

Focusing

Focusing Drive System: Leadscrew Type STM

Full-time Manual Focusing: Yes (Supports both ONE SHOT AF and SERVO AF with compatible EOS R-series cameras)

Dual Pixel CMOS AF Coverage (Horizontal x Vertical):

EOS R/Ra/RP/R100: Approx. 88% x 100%

EOS R5/R6:

Approx. 100% x 100% With face + tracking priority AF

Approx 90% x 100% Without face + tracking priority AF

EOS R7/R10/R50:

Approx. 100% x 100% for whole area AF

Approx. 100% x 100% for non-whole area AF

Approx. 90% x 100% when subject has not been detected

EOS R3/R6 MK II/R8:

Approx. 100% x 100% for whole area AF

Approx. 100% x 100% for non-whole area AF

Approx. 90% x 100% when subject has not been detected

Exterior Design

Control Ring: Dual-function Manual focus ring / Control Ring (selected using control switch)

Manual Focus Ring: Electronic ring system - No physical limit to ring rotational angle

AF/MF Switch: Provided (AF/Control/MF)

Aperture Ring: Not Provided

Lens Function Button: Not Provided

External Distance Scale: None - Distance scale available in EVF or Live View LCD screen of compatible EOS R-series cameras

Distance Limiter Switch: None

Dust / Weather Resistant Construction: Yes

Dimensions, Weight

Maximum Outer Diameter x Length: Approx. ø3.0 in. (ø76.5mm) x 3.6 in. (92.2mm) (Retracted) 4.4 in. (112.4mm) (Wide) 5.5 in. (138.9mm) (Tele)

Weight: Approx. 17.5 oz. / 1.1 lb. / 495g

Accessories

Lens Hood: Canon EW-73D - Petal-type, detachable bayonet hood attachable in reverse. (Sold Separately)

Lens Cap: (Front) Canon E-67II (center pinch-type) (Bundled)

Dust Cap: Canon Lens Dust Cap RF (Bundled)

Lens Case: Canon Lens Case LP1116 (Sold Separately)

Extension Tubes: None

Close-up Lenses 250D / 500D: None

Canon RF Extender 1.4x/2x: Not compatible

Canon Gelatin Filter Holder III/IV: Not compatible

Rear Gelatin Filter Holder: Not compatible