Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM

Capture more of what you love every day with this lightweight, compact and versatile standard zoom lens; boasting a fast aperture, image stabilisation and filmmaking features.

SEE THE DIFFERENCE

Empower your creativity with a compact, lightweight and high-quality camera zoom lens that’s great for travel, portraits and landscapes. A fast f/2.8 aperture plus 5.5-stops optical image stabilisation makes it great in low-light, and thanks to weather sealing it’s a lens you’ll want to use every day.

A CLOSER LOOK AT RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM

Discover the key features and technologies that make the RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM a great travel companion for creatives everywhere.

IS THIS THE BEST CAMERA LENS FOR YOUR MIRRORLESS CANON?

A small, fast and light f/2.8 28-70mm standard zoom for full-frame cameras, with IS and weather sealing. Great for travel, portraits and everyday creativity.

Travel

A compact, lightweight and high-quality zoom.

Portraits

Isolate your subject with beautifully shallow depth-of-field.

Landscapes

Shoot steady shots handheld.

Creativity

Discover your creativity with a fast f/2.8 aperture.

Use every day

Weather sealing gives it extra protection from the elements.

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Discover your creativity with a fast f/2.8 aperture

Take the next step to creative shooting with a fast f/2.8 aperture that encourages you to work in low-light and isolate your subject with beautifully shallow depth-of-field.

RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM

Taken with RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM and EOS R6 Mark II

  • aperture f/2.8
  • shutter speed 1/40
  • ISO 200
RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM

Taken with RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM and EOS R6 Mark II

  • aperture f/2.8
  • shutter speed 1/160
  • ISO 1250

Small. Light. Ready to go anywhere

Thanks to the RF mount design and its clever retracting mechanism, the RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM is only 92.2mm long and weighs less than 500g. Weather sealing gives it extra protection from the elements.

Capture sharp images with outstanding stability

Shoot steady shots handheld – even with longer shutter speeds – thanks to a powerful 5.5-stop1 Image Stabilizer. UD and Aspheric lens elements ensure incredible sharpness.

RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM

Taken with RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM and EOS R6 Mark II

  • aperture f/2.8
  • shutter speed 1/125
  • ISO 200
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      Shoot stills and movies with great control

      Take aim at cinematic productions with focus breathing correction and accurate AF, thanks to a whisper quiet STM motor for fast stills and gorgeously smooth focus transitions.

      Focus on the moment with intuitive confidence

      Make quick adjustments to shutter speed, aperture or ISO while you shoot thanks to the Control/Focus ring. And for full manual control, use the AF/MF/CONTROL switch to put you firmly in charge.

      RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM

      Specifications

      • RF 28-70mm standard zoom

        Useful range of focal lengths for everyday creative shooting.

      • Fast f/2.8 aperture

        Ideal for low light and creative depth-of-field.

      • Compact, lightweight design

        Weight: 490 g and 92.2mm when retracted.

      • 5.5 stops2 Optical Image Stabilizer

        Powerful assurance when using handheld; up to 7.5-stops with IBIS.

      • UD and Aspheric lens elements

        For high image quality and reduced chromatic aberration.

      • STM autofocus

        For smooth, fast and whisper-quiet focusing.

      • Focus/Control Ring

        For easy control over camera settings or manual focus.

      RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM

      RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM

      RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM

      RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM

      Image size

      Full Frame
      Full Frame

      Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl)

      65° - 29°, 46° - 19° 30', 75° - 34°
      74° - 19°20', 53° - 13°, 84° - 23°20'

      Lens construction (elements/groups)

      15/12
      18/14

      Special optics

      2x UD, 2x GMo Aspherical
      1 x UD, 3 x GMo Aspherical

      No. of diaphragm blades

      9
      9

      Minimum aperture

      22
      22

      Closest focussing distance (m)

      0.27 (at 28mm) (Manual Focus: 0.24)
      0.45

      Maximum magnification (x)

      0.24 (at 70mm)
      0.24

      Control Ring

      Combined / focus
      Yes

      Image stabilizer OIS1

      5.5
      5

      Image stabilizer IBIS x OIS1

      7.5
      8

      AF actuator

      STM
      Nano USM

      Coatings

      Super Spectra
      ASC, Super Spectra

      Fluorine

      No
      Front / Rear

      Dust/moisture resistance3

      Yes
      Yes

      Filter diameter (mm)

      67
      77

      Max. diameter x length (mm)2

      76.5 x 92.2
      83.5 x 107.3

      Weight (g)

      490
      700

      Lens cap

      E-67 II
      E-77 II

      Lens hood

      EW-73D
      EW-83N

      Lens case/pouch

      LP1116
      LP1319

      Rear cap

      Lens Dust Cap RF
      Lens Dust Cap RF

      Extender Compatiblity

      Not Compatible
      Not Compatible

      1. Tested under CIPA standards
      2. Lens dimensions when in retracted state
      3. Lenses with dust/moisture resistance are fitted with a rubber ring on the lens mount which may cause slight abrasion of the camera mount. This in no way effects either the lens or camera performance.
      RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM

      What’s in the box

      Packed in sustainable materials for a kinder world.

      • RF 28-70MM F2.8 IS STM Lens

      • Lens Dust Cap RF

      • Lens Cap E-67 II

      • User Manual

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      1. Up to 7.5-stops when combined with EOS R cameras equipped with in-body stabilisation.
      2. Up to 7.5-stops when combined with EOS R cameras equipped with in-body stabilisation.
      3. All data is based on Canon standard testing methods except where indicated. Subject to change without notice.