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Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon's first non-L constant-f/2.8 RF zoom — much lighter and cheaper than the RF 28-70mm f/2L or 24-70mm f/2.8L, aimed at enthusiasts and content creators who want bright-aperture versatility without professional bulk or price. Widely reviewed as excellent value, with weather sealing that's unusual for a non-L lens at this price point.

Starting from
£1249 new
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Core
Released
2024
Lens Type
Zoom
Focal Length
28–70mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Canon RF
Filter Size
67mm
Dimensions
76.5mm x 92.2mm
Weight
495g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
STM — lead-screw type
Optical IS
5.5-stop IS
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.24x
Min. Focus Distance
0.27m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.5
Street
6.2
Travel
7.3
Wedding & Events
8.1
Vlogging & Video
6.3
Filmmaking
6.9
Documentary
7.3
Landscape
6.8
Casual
7.4
Food
6.1
Architecture
6.4
Astrophotography
5.2
Underwater
5.4
✅ Great For
💍
Wedding & Events 8.1 Strong on focal length, autofocus and weather sealing.
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Casual 7.4 Strong on focal length, optical stabilisation and autofocus. A light, weather-sealed f/2.8 standard zoom at a fraction of L-series weight and cost.
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Documentary 7.3 Strong on focal length, autofocus and weather sealing.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Astrophotography 5.2 Held back by focal length and distance scale.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM