Canon unveils a much lighter and smaller f/2.8 zoom lens for its full-frame mirrorless cameras

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.

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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.