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White Canon RF zoom lens with red ring, bundled filters and accessories

Canon

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM Camera Lens with Filter Kit and Accessory Kit

SKU CH-88E9-D5BY7

Versatile f/2.8 zoom for EOS R mirrorless cameras, covering 24-70mm with close focus to 0.21 m, silent Nano USM autofocus, up to 5-stop stabilisation, and weather-sealed construction.

  • Versatile 24-70mm zoom covers portraits to landscapes
  • Bright f/2.8 aperture excels in low-light shooting
  • Up to 5 stops shake correction steadies handheld images
  • Nano USM delivers silent, accurate autofocus for video
  • Dust- and weather-resistant build with fluorine coating protects optics

Versatile RF zoom for full-frame mirrorless

The Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM covers a standard zoom range on the EOS R system. Its bright constant aperture suits portraits, landscapes, travel and everyday shooting. Close focusing reaches 0.21 m at wide angle and 0.38 m at telephoto. Dust- and weather-resistant construction with fluorine coating protects the optics in demanding conditions.

Optical stabilisation and silent AF

Up to 5 stops of shake correction keep images sharp when shooting handheld or in low light. Nano USM delivers accurate, quiet autofocus for both stills and video. Reduced focus breathing makes focus transitions smoother during recording. The lens maintains a compact L-series form factor for balanced handling on mirrorless bodies.

Upgrade from variable-aperture kit zooms

Photographers moving from slower standard zooms gain a constant f/2.8 aperture across the range. The jump is worth it when low-light performance, subject separation and consistent exposure while zooming matter. Buyers who need a longer telephoto reach or a wider wide-angle will need a different lens.

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Price $1,671.99
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Questions about this item

How do I mount the RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM on my EOS R camera, and what step do people often miss?

Align the red dot on the lens barrel with the red dot on the EOS R mount, turn clockwise until it clicks, then set the focus-mode switch to AF so the Nano USM motor can drive autofocus; forgetting the switch leaves the lens in manual focus.

What maintenance will the lens need later, and which part wears first?

The fluorine coating on the front element repels dust and moisture; clean it only with a blower and microfibre cloth — solvents degrade the coating. The zoom and focus rings use internal helicoids that do not require user lubrication.

What limit appears first during extended handheld video recording?

The image stabilisation provides up to 5 stops of shake correction; beyond that threshold, micro-jitter becomes visible in footage, especially at the 70 mm end where the 1.25 ft minimum focus distance magnifies any residual movement.

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