Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens (without Tripod Foot)

NOTE: Does not include tripod foot.

The Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens completes Canon’s RF f/2.8 L-series trinity, delivering high image quality and a bright f/2.8 aperture in a genuinely compact, lightweight telephoto zoom for Canon’s full-frame RF-mount mirrorless cameras. Designed to complement the EOS R system, it’s quickly become a favorite among portrait, wedding, and sports photographers.

Optically, the lens covers a 70-200mm focal range with a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom, down to a minimum of f/32. The 17-element, 13-group optical design includes one Super UD (ultra-low dispersion) element, one UD element, and two aspherical elements, delivering sharp, high-contrast imaging across the zoom range, while Canon’s Air Sphere Coating (ASC) and a fluorine coating help minimize ghosting and flare while repelling dust and moisture. A rounded 9-blade diaphragm contributes to smooth, pleasing bokeh.

Autofocus is handled by a Dual Nano USM system, combining a ring-type USM and an STM mechanism to deliver quick, accurate, and virtually silent focusing for both stills and video. A newly developed Electronic Floating Focus system lets the lens focus almost twice as close as its EF predecessor, with a minimum focusing distance of just 2.3 ft. (0.7m), yielding a maximum magnification of 0.23x. Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer provides up to 5 stops of shake correction on its own (up to 8 stops when coordinated with in-body stabilization on compatible bodies like the EOS R5 or R6), and a customizable control ring allows direct adjustment of settings such as ISO, aperture, or shutter speed from the lens barrel.

Build quality reflects the lens’s flagship L-series positioning, with dust- and water-resistant construction, though this cannot completely prevent dust or water droplets from entering the lens. Notably, at roughly three-quarters the length and two-thirds the weight of the equivalent EF lens, it’s a substantially more compact option for travel and everyday carry, able to stand upright in many camera bags. The lens accepts a 77mm filter thread, measures approximately 89.9 x 146mm, and weighs approximately 1,070g, and includes a detachable, rotatable tripod collar along with an ET-83F lens hood and LP1424 lens case. It is not compatible with Canon’s extenders.

As a full-frame RF-mount lens, the RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM delivers its full angle of view on Canon full-frame RF-mount bodies while remaining compatible with Canon APS-C RF-mount cameras at a narrower, telephoto-equivalent effective field of view.

Key Features
– 70-200mm constant f/2.8L telephoto zoom for Canon RF mount
– 17 elements in 13 groups, including 1 Super UD element, 1 UD element, and 2 aspherical elements
– Air Sphere Coating (ASC) and fluorine coating
– Dual Nano USM autofocus (ring-type USM plus STM)
– Electronic Floating Focus system
– Optical Image Stabilizer, up to 5 stops (up to 8 stops with compatible in-body IS)
– Customizable control ring
– Rounded 9-blade diaphragm
– Dust- and water-resistant construction
– Minimum focusing distance of 2.3 ft. (0.7m); 0.23x maximum magnification
– Detachable, rotatable tripod collar
– Not compatible with Canon extenders
– 77mm filter thread
– Approximate weight: 1,070g
– Compatible with Canon full-frame and APS-C RF-mount cameras