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RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM
- 28-70mm
- f/2.8
- Zoom
- Stabilized
- 495 g
- Min focus 0.27 m
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Quick answer
A compact f/2.8 standard zoom for Canon RF full-frame cameras with stabilization and stepping-motor autofocus.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Small and light (495 g)
- Image stabilization
Cons
- Starts at 28mm
- Narrower range than a 24-70
- Relies on digital corrections
Verdict
A light f/2.8 option next to the L 24-70.
About this lens
This 28-70mm f/2.8 fast standard zoom lens from Canon fits Canon RF mount cameras, with Image Stabilizer and stepping-motor autofocus. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Focal length
- 28-70mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2024
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 12 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- STM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.27 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.24x
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 495 g
- Length
- 92.2 mm
- Diameter
- 76.5 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM?
- Everyday photography
- Travel
- Video
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 28–70mm | 28.8–65.5° | 34.3–75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 45–112mm | 18.3–43.8° | 21.9–51.6° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM full-frame?
Yes. It is made for full-frame RF cameras and works on APS-C bodies as a 45-112mm lens.
Does the RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM have image stabilization?
Yes, it has optical IS that can combine with in-body stabilization where available.
RF 28-70 F2.8 STM vs RF 24-70 F2.8 L?
The L is wider at 24mm, sealed and sturdier. The STM is lighter and smaller, with f/2.8 at the shorter 28-70mm range.
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