Melville, NY—For photographers, content creators and everyday snapshooters, the Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM is the company’s new standard zoom lens. Further, primarily for full-frame camera users, it offers a convenient focal range from 28mm to 70mm with a constant f/2.8 aperture. Thus, the lens is an option for a range of images, from portraits and events to landscapes and low-light scenes.
Key Features of the Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM
- RF mount
- Optical image stabilization (OIS) provides 5.5 stops of shake correction and 7.5 stops with IBIS (in-body IS) + OIS. It also allows a smaller build
- Edge-to-edge sharpness due to two UD (ultralow-dispersion) elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and two aspheric lenses (15 elements, 12 groups)
- 10.6-inch minimum focusing distance (AF) at 0.24x max magnification
- 9 aperture blades for soft bokeh
- Dual-function manual focus ring/control ring
- AF/MF switch
- Weather-resistant construction equivalent to an L-series lens
- Minimal focus breathing when recording video
- Leadscrew-type STM (stepping motor) for fast, quiet AF for stills and video
- A lightweight form for everyday use or traveling; 3.6×5.5 inches; 17.5 ounces
- Availability and Price: September 2024; MSRP $1,099.