Used Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM Lens
- 28-70mm
- Zoom
- Canon RF Mount
£2,399 The only one we have
Condition report
Checked in HarrogateLittle or no sign of use. Optics and sensor clean.
Our notes: mint condition, hardly any signs of use
How we grade
- Like new
- Little or no sign of use. Optics and sensor clean.
- Excellent
- Light signs of careful use, only visible up close. Optics and sensor clean.
- Very good
- Some light marks or wear from normal use. Nothing that affects how it works or its pictures.
- Good
- Clearly used, with visible wear. Works properly and takes good pictures.
- Fair
- Heavy signs of use, or a flaw described in our notes. Fully working, priced to match.
Every item graded Fair or above is fully working and tested in our Harrogate shop. Any haze, fungus or marks on the glass are always written in the notes, and cap the grade at Fair.
- Testing
- Fully tested
- Warranty
- 12 months
- In the box
- Boxed Complete
Order by 2pm for same-day dispatch
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The details
At a glance: Rare constant f/2 standard zoom for Canon RF full-frame - prime-like light, L-series build.
About this lens
Launched in 2018 alongside Canon's EOS R system, the RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM is a standout standard zoom with a constant f/2 aperture across its entire range - light-gathering and depth-of-field control usually reserved for prime lenses. It effectively replaces a bag of fast primes in one L-series body.
Build & handling
| Image stabilisation | None in-lens - relies on the camera body's IBIS |
|---|---|
| Minimum focus distance | 0.39m |
| Filter thread | 95mm |
| Weight | approx 1430g |
| Lens construction | 19 elements in 13 groups |
| Weather sealing | Dust- and water-resistant L-series construction |
Works with
- Fits all Canon RF-mount full-frame mirrorless bodies (EOS R series) with no adapter
- Also mounts on Canon APS-C RF-S bodies (EOS R7, R10), where the field of view is cropped to roughly 45-112mm equivalent
- Designed natively for the RF mount - no adapter required
Best for
This lens is aimed at professionals - wedding, event and portrait photographers - who want the flexibility of a zoom without giving up the shallow depth of field and low-light capability of an f/2 prime. The trade-off is size and weight: at around 1430g with a large 95mm front element, it is a substantial lens that balances best on larger RF bodies and is noticeably heavier than a conventional f/2.8 standard zoom.
Frequently asked questions
Does this lens have image stabilisation?
No. There is no optical IS built into the lens, so it depends on the in-body image stabilisation (IBIS) of your camera. On RF bodies that lack IBIS, mind your shutter speed for handheld shots.
Why is it f/2 and not the usual f/2.8?
Canon designed it as a rare constant f/2 zoom, giving it one extra stop of light and shallower depth of field than a standard f/2.8 zoom - closer to prime-lens performance across 28-70mm.
Can I use it on an APS-C RF-S camera?
Yes. It mounts directly on APS-C bodies such as the EOS R7 and R10, but the crop factor changes the effective field of view to roughly 45-112mm.
What filter size does it take?
It uses large 95mm screw-in filters.
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