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Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM

The world's first standard zoom above 35mm with a wider-than-f/2.8 aperture — reviewers call it four prime lenses in one. A cult favourite among wedding, portrait and photojournalism shooters for its exceptional sharpness and unique constant f/2, though at 1.43kg it's best thought of as a prime-lens replacement rather than a lightweight travel zoom.

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£3299 new
Used from £2469 (Wex Photo Video)
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£3299
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£2469
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Core
Released
2018
Lens Type
Zoom
Focal Length
28–70mm
Aperture
f/2
Compatible Mount
Canon RF
Filter Size
95mm
Dimensions
103.8mm x 139.8mm
Weight
1430g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Ring-type USM
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.18x
Min. Focus Distance
0.39m

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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
7.6
Street
5.4
Travel
5.6
Wedding & Events
8.7
Vlogging & Video
4.1
Filmmaking
6.4
Documentary
6.8
Landscape
7.1
Casual
5.5
Food
6.0
Architecture
7.0
Astrophotography
6.1
Underwater
5.8
✅ Great For
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Wedding & Events 8.7 Strong on focal length, optical quality and autofocus. A constant f/2 across 28-70mm covers most ceremony and reception shots at one aperture.
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Portrait 7.6 Strong on optical quality, maximum aperture and autofocus. f/2 gives prime-lens levels of background separation without changing lenses.
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Landscape 7.1 Strong on optical quality, weather sealing and filter compatibility.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Vlogging & Video 4.1 Held back by portability and video handling.
📝 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/2L USM