Canon RF 70-200mm / 2.8 L IS USM - (EU)

Canon RF, full size
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Test reportsVery good based on 2 tests
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This powerful F2.8 telephoto zoom lens from Canon's Trinity RF series offers impressive image quality and compact dimensions for use in virtually any environment. With a constant aperture of f/2.8 throughout the entire focal length range of 70-200 mm, this zoom lens is ideal for travel, nature, news, and sports. For the first time at Canon, this zoom lens features two Nano USM motors, providing a whole new level of high and virtually silent focusing speed—an ideal condition for both photos and videos. With a 5-stop image stabilizer, a 9-blade iris diaphragm, aspherical and Super UD lenses with SWC and Super Spectra coatings, this zoom lens sets new standards in lens performance.

Key specifications

Sensor compatibility
full size
Weight
1070 g
Focus type
Autofocus
Lens type
Telephoto lens, Zoom
Bayonet lens mount
Canon RF
Focal length
70 - 200 mm
Item number
16682994

General information

Manufacturer
Canon
Category
Lenses
Manufacturer no.
3792C003
Release date
21.9.2021
Sales rank in Category Lenses
359 of 3186

Colour

Colour
Black

Focusing

Minimum focus distance
0.70 m

Camera lens properties

Lens type
Telephoto lens, Zoom
Bayonet lens mount
Canon RF
Aperture
4 f/
Min. aperture
22 f/
Min. focal length (exact)
70 mm
Max. Focal length (exact)
200 mm
Focal length
70 - 200 mm
Sensor compatibility
full size
Number of diaphragm blades
9 x
Filter thread
77 mm
Number of lenses
17
Number of lens groups
13
Lens equipment
Metal bayonet, Zoom function
Focus type
Autofocus
Image stabilisation method
Optical
Durability
Splashproof

Objective 2 properties

Min. aperture opening
f/32
Max. aperture
f/2.8
Aperture
f/2.8 - 32
Min. focal length (exact)
0.07 m
Max. Focal length (exact)
0.20 m
Filter thread
0.08 m
Lens equipment
Zoom function

Origin

Country of origin
Japan

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Lens back cap RF, Lens bag (LP1424), Lens cover (E-77 II), Lens hood (ET-83F (W III)), Tripod clamp E (WIII)

Product dimensions

Weight
1070 g
Length
99.80 mm
Diameter
89.90 mm

Package dimensions

Length
22.50 cm
Width
14 cm
Height
14 cm
Weight
1.67 kg

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)
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Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Canon
    0.3 %
  • 2.Nikon
    0.4 %
  • 2.Sony
    0.4 %
  • 4.7artisans
    0.5 %
  • 4.OM System
    0.5 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 4.Sony
    7 days
  • 5.Nikon
    9 days
  • 6.Tamron
    11 days
  • 7.Fujifilm
    13 days
  • 8.Canon
    20 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Olympus
    4 %
  • 2.Canon
    5.2 %
  • 2.Fujifilm
    5.2 %
  • 4.Nikon
    5.3 %
  • 5.Sigma
    5.7 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good100/100
Very good100/100
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Foto MagazinSingle testReleaseMarch 2025

The RF 2.8/ 70-200 mm L IS USM Z performs particularly well optically.

Very good100/100
DigitalPhoto Logo
DigitalPhotoSingle testReleaseDecember 2020

Powerful telephoto zoom for Canon's full-frame mirrorless cameras, also pleasantly light & compact.