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Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z

A professional 70-200mm telephoto lens for filmmaking and stills, with a fast and bright f/2.8 aperture and additional reach for diverse shooting scenarios.

REACH BOTH SIDES OF YOUR STORY

Smooth, agile and practical, this versatile lens is ideal for hybrid shooting professionals looking for extra flexibility and reach. Along with a focal length range of 70-200mm, its professional filmmaking features such as a constant f/2.8 aperture and dedicated iris ring makes it the best telephoto lens for your videos and stills cameras. Optional RF Extenders deliver extended reach.

A CLOSER LOOK AT THE RF 70-200MM F2.8L IS USM Z

Practical and versatile features for filmmaking and stills.

A TELEPHOTO ZOOM FOR HYBRID SHOOTING

Whether it’s stills or videos, this lens will perform brilliantly thanks to a fast f/2.8 aperture for great depth of field control, and a versatile zoom range.

Short film and documentary

Fast and quiet, ideal for single operator filming, with optional RF 1.4x and 2x Extenders, and optional power zoom adapters.

Wedding and events

Produce high-quality stills and videos with greater reach, to capture every event of the day even when the light drops.

Portraits

11-blade aperture and longer focal lengths for stunning out-of-focus backgrounds, plus incredible sharpness and colour accuracy.

Optically designed to effectively suppress Focus Breathing

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        REACH BOTH SIDES OF YOUR STORY

        Achieve greater flexibility, clarity and reach. With a constant f/2.8 from 70mm up to 200mm, this zoom has got you covered. Optional RF 1.4x and RF 2x Extenders offer additional reach.

        RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z
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        RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z

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        RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z

        Extend your reach with clarity and precision

        Capture stunning stills and steady footage with a versatile 70-200mm focal length range, while maintaining great depth-of-field control thanks to a constant f/2.8 aperture. Achieve sharp results with a 5.5-stop Optical Image Stabilizer1, and more with an IBIS-equipped camera4.

        Capture sharp, high contrast images

        Avoid aberration, ghosting and flare, thanks to two Super UD lenses, one UD lens, three aspherical lenses, and ASC and Super Spectra coatings. Plus, a fluorine coating protects the front element from dirt.

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            Fast, agile, and intuitive

            Manually adjust your aperture with a smooth Iris Ring and enjoy a smoother, silent operation with 32 steps between stops in movie mode. A lock release switch for the 'Auto' position provides greater control, with an 11-blade iris for beautiful circular bokeh.

            STEADY SHOTS EVERY TIME

            Use the slider to see how the lens’ Optical Image Stabilizer can deliver smooth and stable images and video footage.

            IMAGE STABILIZER ON

            IMAGE STABILIZER OFF

            RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z

            Accurate autofocus for stills and videos

            Enjoy a smooth autofocus thanks to a Dual Nano USM, as well as professional filmmaking features including Electronic Parfocal Performance focus stability while zooming2 and focus breathing suppression to maintain a consistent field-of-view when pulling focus.

            Zoom smoother and remotely

            Operate optional Power Zoom Adapters – PZ-E2 or PZ-E2B – by hand or remotely via Canon's Camera Connect / EOS Utility applications, Browser Remote function or over IP using Canon’s XC Protocol with compatible cameras. The PZ-E2B’s 20-pin interface also supports Zoom/Focus demands and the Zoom Servo Grip.

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                Specifications

                • 70-200mm F2.8 telephoto zoom

                  Professional zoom for videos and stills

                • Optional RF 1.4x and RF 2x extenders

                  For extra flexibility and reach

                • Standard black or heat reflective white

                  To suit your shooting conditions

                • Short 70° zoom rotation

                  For quick and precise adjustments

                • Smooth action Iris Ring

                  With Auto Mode position iris lock

                • 11-blade circular aperture

                  For creative control of bokeh and highlights

                • Image Stabilisation

                  5.5-stops Optical1, more when combined with IBIS4

                • Aspheric, Super UD and UD elements

                  For high image quality with maximum sharpness

                • Dual Nano USM motor

                  For smooth, fast and quiet autofocus

                • Custom buttons and Control ring

                  For easy customisation and control over camera settings

                • Optional Power Zoom Adapters

                  For smooth operation and zoom control

                RF 70-200MM F2.8L IS USM Z COMPARED

                A quick at-a-glance guide to see how the RF 70-200MM F2.8L IS USM Z compares to other RF lenses

                RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z

                RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z

                RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM

                RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM

                OPTICAL FEATURES/ SPECIFICATIONS

                Image Size

                Full Frame
                Full Frame

                Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl)

                29° - 10°,
                19° 30' - 7° ,
                34° - 12°
                29° - 10°,
                19° 30' - 7°,
                34° - 12°

                Lens Construction (Elements/Groups)

                18/15
                17/13

                Special Optics

                3x Aspherical (inc 2x GMo and 1x replica), 2x Super UD,
                1x UD (inc 1x UD Gmo Aspherical mentioned previously)
                2x GMo Aspherical (inc 1x UD GMo), 1x Super UD, 2x UD (inc 1 UD GMo mentioned previously)

                Special features

                Iris Ring
                -

                No. of diaphragm blades

                11
                9

                Minimum Aperture

                22
                32

                Closest focussing distance(m)

                0.49m (at 70mm)
                0.68m (at 200mm)
                0.7m (constant)

                Maximum Magnification (x)

                0.3x (at 200mm)
                0.23x (at 200mm)

                Control Ring

                Yes
                Yes

                Image stabilizer OIS1

                EOS R8: 5.5 (Centre)
                EOS R: 5

                Image stabilizer IBIS x OIS1

                EOS R1: 7.5 (Centre) / 7.0 (Corner)
                7.5

                AF actuator

                Dual Nano USM
                Dual Nano USM

                Coatings

                ASC, Super Spectra
                SWC, Super Spectra

                Fluorine

                Front
                Front / Rear

                PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

                Dust/moisture resistance3

                Yes
                Yes

                Exterior coating

                White model: Heat Shield
                Black model: Standard
                Heat Shield

                Filter diameter (mm)

                82
                77

                Max. diameter x length (mm)2

                88.5 x 199
                89.9 x 146

                Weight (g)

                White model: 1115 (excl. tripod mount)
                Black model: 1110 (excl. tripod mount)
                1070 (excl. tripod mount)

                ACCESSORIES

                Lens cap

                E-82 II
                E-77 II

                Lens hood

                White model: ET-88C (WIII)
                Black model: ET-88C (B)
                ET-83F (WIII)

                Lens case/pouch

                LZ1328
                LP1424

                Rear cap

                Lens Dust Cap RF
                Lens Dust Cap RF

                Extender Compatibility

                Compatible with RF Extender only
                Not compatible

                Other Accessories

                Lens Holder LH-E1,
                Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E2 / PZ-E2B
                TRIPOD MOUNT RING E
                (WIII) (supplied)

                Specifications 1.4x Extender

                Focal Length

                98mm-280mm

                Maximum Aperture

                4

                Maximum Magnification

                0.42

                AF possible

                Yes

                IS

                Yes

                Specifications 2x Extender

                Focal Length

                140mm-400mm

                Maximum Aperture

                5.6

                Maximum Magnification

                0.6

                AF possible

                Yes

                IS

                Yes

                1. Tested under CIPA standards / CIPA-2024 standard (in the yaw/pitch directions at maximum focal length, with a specific camera)
                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 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z

                What’s in the box

                Everything you need in a lens for uncompromised hybrid videos and stills

                • RF 70-200MM F2.8L IS USM Z Lens (White or Black)

                • Lens Hood ET-88C(WIII) (White) or ET-88C(B) (Black)

                • Lens Case LZ1328

                • Lens Cap E-82 II

                • Dust Cap RF

                • User Manual

                RELATED ACCESSORIES

                Add Canon accessories to the RF 70-200MM F2.8L IS USM Z for greater power and flexibility.

                • Lens Accessory

                  RF 1.4x

                  The Extender RF 1.4x offers sharpness and versatility with 1.4x extra magnification to boost the reach of compatible RF telephoto lenses and zooms.
                • Lens Accessory

                  RF 2x

                  The Extender RF 2x offers sharpness and versatility with 2x extra magnification to double the reach of compatible RF telephoto lenses and zooms.
                • Lens Accessory

                  Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E2 / PZ-E2B

                  Power up your compatible Hybrid RF zoom lens with this optional power zoom adapter, delivering smooth and precise zoom control with the flexibility of remote operation.
                • Lens Holder LH-E1

                  Accessories

                  Lens Holder LH-E1

                  This accessory allows for sturdy support of compatible lenses when mounted to a rig.

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                1. CIPA-2024 standard: At lens centre 5.5-stops, in the yaw/pitch directions at a focal length of 200 mm using an EOS R8.
                2. Compatible cameras and restrictions may apply.
                3. CIPA-2024 standard: Optical Image Stabilizer: At lens centre 5.5-stops, in the yaw/pitch directions at a focal length of 200 mm using an EOS R8.
                4. CIPA-2024 standard: Optical Image Stabilizer plus IBIS: At lens centre 7.5-stops and corner 7.0-stops, in the yaw/pitch/roll directions at a focal length of 200 mm using an EOS R1.