Canon RF 28-70mm F2 USM

A groundbreaking standard zoom with an ultra-bright f/2 aperture, delivering prime-level sharpness and flexibility for portraits, events, and cinematic productions.

The Canon RF 28–70mm f/2L USM is a professional standard zoom lens that redefines what’s possible in a zoom, offering a constant f/2 maximum aperture across its entire focal range. This unique design provides exceptional low-light performance, shallow depth of field, and prime-like image quality in a single lens. Covering the versatile 28–70mm range, it moves effortlessly from environmental wide shots to intimate portraits, making it one of the most powerful all-in-one lenses for both photography and video.

Equipped with Canon’s Ultrasonic Motor (USM), autofocus is fast, accurate, and virtually silent—well-suited for professional video work. Despite its size and weight, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance, with advanced coatings and precision engineering that minimize chromatic aberration, flare, and ghosting. As part of the L-series, it’s weather-sealed and built to withstand demanding production environments, ensuring consistent performance even under pressure.

Unique Features & Ideal Use Cases

Constant f/2 Aperture: Offers twice the light-gathering capability of typical f/2.8 zooms, ideal for low-light shooting and cinematic depth of field.

Prime-Like Sharpness: Optical performance rivals that of multiple prime lenses, reducing the need to swap glass.

Versatile Focal Range: Covers everything from wide-angle to short telephoto, making it a go-to for portraiture, weddings, events, and video production.

Professional Build: L-series durability with weather sealing and premium glass elements.

Smooth Autofocus: USM system ensures responsive, nearly silent AF suitable for both stills and cinema rigs.

Best suited for portraiture, weddings, documentary, and commercial productions where versatility and speed are critical. For filmmakers, it’s a highly capable lens that combines the look of primes with the flexibility of a zoom, making it ideal as a single-lens solution on fast-moving shoots.