Canon has introduced a brand new multi-purpose customary zoom lens for its full-frame mirrorless cameras, the RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM.
At simply 17.3oz / 490g, the 28-70mm F2.8 seems like an ideal match with Canon’s enthusiast-level cameras just like the EOS R8 and EOS R6 Mark II. And with its fixed f/2.8 aperture throughout the complete zoom vary it is a compelling improve from Canon’s equipment lens for such cameras, the RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM, with the additional benefit of a barely longer attain.
The brand new customary zoom prices £1,249.99 (bear with us whereas we supply US and Australia pricing), which is many of the solution to the on-sale value of an EOS R8. Not low-cost, but additionally not the priciest lens on supply from Canon for its mirrorless cameras.
Is that this Canon’s most compelling customary zoom lens but?
Canon has different customary zoom lenses in its RF vary already, however the RF 28-70mm F2.8 seems to strike a beautiful steadiness between portability, a relentless large aperture and first rate worth.
The considerably cheaper 24-105mm F4-7.1 is one other one in every of Canon’s equipment lenses. It is even lighter and has an extended attain, however would not supply the fixed f/2.8 aperture of this new lens and is a step-down optically.
Then there’s Canon’s skilled L-series lenses which might be an altogether completely different proposition, all of that are significantly bigger, heavier and most of that are a lot pricier.
Different L-series choices, acknowledged by a signature purple ring that Canon’s different customary lenses lack, embrace the RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM – arguably the closest different to the RF 28-70mm F2.8, with extra attain however a smaller f/4 fixed aperture, and it is 50% heavier.
Canon’s RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM and the gargantuan Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM are in one other league value and features-wise to the RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS SM, being designed for professionals who need the most effective efficiency and are prepared to pay for it (and lug it round).
Nonetheless, the RF 28-70mm F2.8 boasts 5.5 stops of optical picture stabilization, plus it is climate resistant, so it is hardly inferior. There’s additionally a neat customizable focus/management ring, which adjustments its operate relying on which focusing mode you’ve gotten chosen.
This new lens is clearly positioned as a step-up for fanatics who need an all-purpose zoom with out being lugged down, and is a worthy addition to Canon’s vary of full-frame lenses. It may very well be the one improve lens you ever want.
