Canon has announced its new RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM lens, a light and compact mid-range zoom with a constant F2.8 aperture. According to Canon, the lens is designed for both photo and video use and should appeal to photographers, videographers, and vloggers.
The US price of the standard zoom lens is $1099 and is expected to ship this month. Check availability at B&H, Adorama.
Key Features of RF 28-70m f/2,8 IS STM Lens
- Convenient mid-range zoom with a fixed f/2.8 aperture through entire zoom range.
- Light & compact everyday carry lens.
- Newly designed Image Stabilization unit allows for lighter and smaller lens build.
- Incredible quality from edge-to-edge due to 2 UD elements to minimize chromatic aberration, and 2 aspheric lenses.
- Impressive durability and weather-resistant construction equivalent to an L-series lens for use in harsh environments.
- Incredibly minimal focus breathing when recording video.
- Optical image stabilization is automatically enabled for cameras without IBIS for effective 5.5 stops of correction.*
- Coordinated control using IBIS x OIS provides an image stabilization effect of Center 7.5 stops and Corner 7.0 stops.*
- Leadscrew-type STM for fast and quiet autofocus for stills and video.
- *CIPA2024 standards (yaw/pitch/roll directions at a focal length of 70mm using EOS R1)
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