Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens

Key Features

• Versatile zoom lens for photo and video content
• Ideal for a wide variety of subjects
• Better than any kit lens going
• Constant f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range
• 5.5 stops of optical image stabilisation (IS)
• Great image quality with high sharpness
• Fast and quiet STM focus motor
• Focus breathing correction for moviemaking
• Weather sealed design
• 67mm filter thread
• Weighs only 490g and is less than 10cm long

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens Summary

With its lightweight design and built-in optical image stabilisation, the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens  offers enhanced image quality and more advanced features than any kit lens available. Designed for full-frame EOS R mirrorless cameras, it provides a versatile zoom range with a constant bright f/2.8 aperture throughout.

The Canon RF lens features a fast and quiet STM motor for smooth autofocus during both stills and video creation, with breathing correction for focus pulls when filming. Its wide-angle to short telephoto zoom range is ideal for landscapes, cityscapes, portraits, and candid photography, amongst many more general purpose everyday subjects.

Sample dog portrait with Canon R5. Camera settings: 1/80 sec. f/2.8. ISO 320

Measuring under 10cm long and with a weight of just 490g, this zoom is perfect for all-day shooting and travel, while a weather-sealed design is ready for harsh shooting conditions in rain, dust, and snow. When paired with a Canon camera that has body stabilisation such as the R6 II, IS performance increases to 7.5 stops, ensuring consistently sharper results, which are rendered by the special UD and aspherical lens elements.

Whether you’re a beginner or an enthusiast, the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM is a versatile, compact lens for everyday use that’s suitable for a broad range of subjects.

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens in More Detail

Compact zoom you can take anywhere

With a weight of 490g and a length of 92.2mm, the RF 28-70mm f/2.8 is compact enough to take on any photo mission. Its clever retracting mechanism keeps the size down during transport, and it’s also weather-sealed for extra protection, even in challenging outdoor conditions.

Sample bird @70mm with Canon R5. Camera settings: 1/1000 sec. f/5. ISO 160

Outstanding stability for sharp images

Capture sharp stills and video handheld, even at slower shutter speeds, thanks to the 5.5-stop image stabiliser. When combined with a Canon EOS R camera with IBIS, stabilisation increases to 7.5 stops for excellent low-light and slow-shutter compensation.

The optical design also includes UD and aspherical elements for sharp results across the zoom range, which complements even high-resolution cameras in the lineup.

Sample beach @70mm with Canon R5. Camera settings: 1/1000 sec. f/5. ISO 160

Great for photos and movies

This lens caters to hybrid creators, with its focus breathing compensation, fast, quiet, and accurate AF from the STM motor, and a customisable control/focus ring to suit any workflow.

Sample 04 ocean @70mm with Canon R5. Camera settings: 1/1250 sec. f/5. ISO 500

Upgrade from a kit zoom lens

For those using an RF 24-50mm F/4.5-6.3 IS STM or RF 24-105mm F/4-7.1 IS STM kit lens, the 28-70mm is a worthy upgrade. It provides a constant f/2.8 aperture, improved image quality, and better stabilisation for sharper shots overall. It also features a customisable Control/Focus ring for quick adjustments to shutter speed, aperture or ISO on the fly. Additionally, an AF/MF/CONTROL switch places full focus control in your hands with just a click of the switch.

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens Specifications

What's in the Box

• Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens
• Lens Dust Cap RF
• Lens Cap E-67 II
• User Manual

Specifications