Canon RF24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM

Professional standard zoom with constant f/2.8 aperture

The Canon RF24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM is a professional L-series standard zoom designed for full-frame Canon RF-mount cameras. Its 24–70 mm range covers wide, normal and short-telephoto perspectives, making it one of the most versatile lenses for commercial shoots, interviews, events, documentary work, portraits and everyday production. The constant f/2.8 maximum aperture is available throughout the zoom range, giving consistent exposure while zooming and providing useful depth-of-field control in lower-light situations.

Optical stabilization and Nano USM autofocus

Canon equips the lens with optical Image Stabilization rated at up to 5 stops under CIPA test conditions at 70 mm on the EOS R. This can help reduce camera shake for handheld photography and video, while compatible EOS R bodies can also coordinate lens stabilization with in-body stabilization. Autofocus is driven by Canon’s Nano USM system, which is designed to combine fast subject acquisition for stills with smooth, quiet focusing for video. The lens also includes a customizable control ring for direct adjustment of settings such as aperture, ISO or exposure compensation.

Close focusing and high-end L-series optics

At the wide end, the lens focuses down to 0.21 m, while the minimum focusing distance at 70 mm is 0.38 m. Maximum magnification reaches 0.3x around 32 mm, making the zoom useful for close details as well as general coverage. The optical design uses 21 elements in 15 groups, including three aspherical and three UD elements to control distortion and chromatic aberration. A nine-blade circular aperture helps produce smooth background blur, while the 82 mm filter thread accepts widely used professional ND, diffusion and polarizing filters.

Built for regular professional use

The RF24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM uses dust- and weather-resistant construction with a fluorine coating on exposed elements, helping protect the lens during demanding location work. At approximately 900 g, it is substantial but still practical for handheld rigs, tripods and larger gimbals. Its combination of focal-range flexibility, constant f/2.8 aperture, stabilization and fast autofocus makes it a strong all-purpose choice when a production needs to work quickly without changing lenses between wide, medium and portrait-style shots.

Complete rental kit

Our rental package includes the Canon RF24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM lens, an 82 mm UV filter, original Canon front and rear lens caps and a lens pouch.

Rent Canon RF24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM at CamCam Rental

At CamCam you can check current availability online and reserve the lens together with Canon EOS R cameras, filters, monitors, gimbals and other production accessories. If you need a flexible one-lens setup for interviews, events or documentary work, our team can help you choose and test a practical configuration. We also offer delivery and collection, optional on-set assistant support, after-hours returns, free parking and free equipment tests by arrangement. CamCam is open seven days a week, including weekends.