Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM

Name: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM
Brand: Canon
SKU: 6367c5413a31fe55450ef931
Rating: 2.9 (22 reviews)

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Great image quality

Versatile and can replace multiple primes

Smooth bokeh and sharp focus

Allows more light into the lens at lower ISO

Revolutionary lens in the zoom lens market

Not practical for handheld use for most people

Expensive

Heavy and bulky, may not fit in all camera bags

Verdict

Overall, the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM is a highly praised lens for its superb image quality, versatility, and ability to replace multiple primes. However, its size, weight, and high cost may be a drawback for some users. Despite these drawbacks, many reviewers highly recommend this lens for professional photographers and those looking for an all-in-one lens.

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Canon RF28-70 Review - 2 Years of Picture Examples

Now you may be watching this video and thinking to yourself well actually those videos look pretty good and you're right it's a really good lens it ha...

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Canon RF 28-70mm f2 Lens Review | The BEST all rounder?? The most versatile lens for videography?

Well, the ones that I did find were either really expensive or it was going to take weeks to come, so because it's quite a rare size, they're not read...

CANON RF 28-70mm F2 REVIEW | BEST Fast ZOOM Lens EVER?

There's really not much about this lens that I don't like and as a professional photographer pairing this with the 11 to 24 F4 and then the 28 to 70 F...

The Canon RF 28-70mm F/2.0L USM Lens In-Depth Review

Now that was quite a few pros but let's go and have a look at the cons of this lens and why you shouldn't get this behemoth of a lens. Well I suppose ...

Canon RF 28-70mm F2 : Best Lens for WEDDINGS!?? (Review)

It's a hefty price, but I think it's worth it. I think this is probably, if you are shooting mirrorless, this is the best lens that you can get that'l...

Image quality - One lens Replaces many

The one thing I dislike about this lens is the weight: however, it was not enough to discourage me from writing this review: The image quality is superb, and the fact that I can replace a bunch of lenses and still keep an F2 constant aperture makes it worth while. If you are on the fence about this ...

Must have for low light shooters...

This lens is like the Thor’s hammer of lenses. I purchased it to shoot events and to harness the full strength and might of f/2.0 and I wasn’t disappointed. Due to the thickness of the barrel the lens is able to allow more light into the lens at lower iso wide open and faster shutter speed. I shoot ...

Canon's revolutionary zoom lens

As a dedicated prime shooter myself I can attest that this is revolutionary lens that can replace several primes for many users. Even having the RF 85mm f/1.4 with me I find myself mostly using the zoom. Bokeh and subject isolation is excellent @f/2.0 and easily rivals many cheaper primes. Its sharp...

Unbelievably great lens

Yes, this lens is an expensive, it is big, it is heavy BUT: It is worth the cost, the size and the weight. The pictures are unbelievable. I'm not sure what Canon has done with this lens, there are a lot of elements, and I would think there would be significant light loss through them, but there is n...

This is a great portrait lens. Very sharp and fast focus. My biggest question was whether it was significantly better than the 24-70 f2.8, which has image stabilization and is $800 less expensive. I shot both for comparison. I found no noticeable difference in sharpness between them. If I were shoot...

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