Engineered to meet the needs of professional photographers and videographers, the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Lens improves upon its predecessor, the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens, with a focus on enhanced video capabilities and user control. With its internally focusing and zooming construction, this updated model is particularly well-suited for gimbal-mounted video work, offering greater stability and smooth performance during movement.
Key Upgrades from the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens
The new internally focusing and zooming system is a major upgrade, eliminating external lens movement and offering better balance for stabilized shooting on gimbals. Additionally, this model features Dual Nano USM motors that independently drive the fast, quiet Dual Pixel CMOS autofocus, which is ideal for seamless, noise-free video capture. It also introduces focus breathing suppression, maintaining consistent framing as you zoom—a feature not included in the previous model, making this version an excellent choice for hybrid shooters.
The manual, lockable iris ring is another valuable addition, providing real-time exposure control for professional-grade video recording. The lens also maintains Canon’s superior optics with two super ultralow dispersion (UD) elements, an ultralow dispersion element, and three aspherical elements to ensure edge-to-edge sharpness. Canon’s Air Sphere Coating (ASC) and Super Spectra Coatings continue to reduce ghosting and flare, while the fluorine coating protects the front element from dust and moisture.
Key Features
- f/2.8 Maximum Aperture: Excellent low-light performance and beautiful bokeh.
- Enhanced Internally Focusing and Zooming System: For more stable and balanced gimbal shooting with focus breathing suppression.
- Compact and Lightweight: A more portable RF design ideal for travel and event work.
- Close Focus Capability: 26.8" minimum focus distance with 0.3x magnification.
- Customizable Control Options: Two programmable function buttons and a control ring for quick adjustments.
- L-Series Durability: Built to Canon’s L-series standards, with robust weather resistance.
- Extended Accessory Compatibility: Works with Canon PZ-E2/PZ-E2B power zoom adapters and RF 1.4x/2x extenders.
The Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Lens is a powerful update for professional photographers and videographers needing a versatile, reliable telephoto lens. With its significant upgrades in stabilization, focus accuracy, and video capabilities, this lens is a standout for RF-mount users, perfect for delivering consistent quality in both photography and video.
