RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z
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Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z

A professional 70-200mm telephoto lens for filmmaking and stills, with a fast and bright f/2.8 aperture and additional reach for diverse shooting scenarios.

REACH BOTH SIDES OF YOUR STORY

Smooth, agile and practical, this versatile lens is ideal for hybrid shooting professionals looking for extra flexibility and reach. Along with a focal length range of 70-200mm, its professional filmmaking features such as a constant f/2.8 aperture and dedicated iris ring makes it the best telephoto lens for your videos and stills cameras. Optional RF Extenders deliver extended reach.

A CLOSER LOOK AT THE RF 70-200MM F2.8L IS USM Z

Practical and versatile features for filmmaking and stills.

RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z
RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z
RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z
RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z
RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z
RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z
RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z

  • Iris Ring

    Providing smooth manual iris control when filming

  • Short 70° zoom rotation

    For quick and precise adjustments

  • Optical Image Stabilizer

    Up to 5.5-stops of image stabilisation 1,2

  • Control Ring

    For intuitive control over settings

  • Lens Function buttons

    Two customisable buttons with numerous options

  • Non-extending barrel

    Internal zoom mechanism for consistent lens length

  • Dual Nano USM motors

    For speed and accuracy when filming or shooting stills

  • Tripod collar locking knob

    Rotate and lock in the camera orientation when mounting the lens on a tripod

  • Thumb Rest (Supplied with PZ-E2 and PZ-E2B)

    Enjoy a comfortable grip while shooting

  • Weather sealing

    Resistant to any condition thanks to environmental sealing

  • Power Zoom contacts

    Connect the optional Power Zoom for additional control

  • Power Zoom Adapter (optional)

    Achieve smooth and precise zooming via optional PZ-E2 & PZ-E2B adapters

  • Wide-Telephoto zoom buttons

    Offering intuitive operation of the zoom function

  • RF 1.4x and RF 2x extenders

    Multiply your focal length by 1.4x or 2x

  • Removable tripod mount

    Essential for longer periods of operation

  • LH-E1 Lens Support

    For sturdy support when rigging your lens

A TELEPHOTO ZOOM FOR HYBRID SHOOTING

Whether it’s stills or videos, this lens will perform brilliantly thanks to a fast f/2.8 aperture for great depth of field control, and a versatile zoom range.

  • Short film and documentary

    Fast and quiet, ideal for single operator filming, with optional RF 1.4x and 2x Extenders, and optional power zoom adapters.

  • Wedding and events

    Produce high-quality stills and videos with greater reach, to capture every event of the day even when the light drops.

  • Portraits

    11-blade aperture and longer focal lengths for stunning out-of-focus backgrounds, plus incredible sharpness and colour accuracy.

Optically designed to effectively suppress Focus Breathing

REACH BOTH SIDES OF YOUR STORY

Achieve greater flexibility, clarity and reach. With a constant f/2.8 from 70mm up to 200mm, this zoom has got you covered. Optional RF 1.4x and RF 2x Extenders offer additional reach.

RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z
RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z
RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z
RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z

RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z

Extend your reach with clarity and precision

Capture stunning stills and steady footage with a versatile 70-200mm focal length range, while maintaining great depth-of-field control thanks to a constant f/2.8 aperture. Achieve sharp results with a 5.5-stop Optical Image Stabilizer1, and more with an IBIS-equipped camera4.

Capture sharp, high contrast images

Avoid aberration, ghosting and flare, thanks to two Super UD lenses, one UD lens, three aspherical lenses, and ASC and Super Spectra coatings. Plus, a fluorine coating protects the front element from dirt.

RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z

Fast, agile, and intuitive

Manually adjust your aperture with a smooth Iris Ring and enjoy a smoother, silent operation with 32 steps between stops in movie mode. A lock release switch for the 'Auto' position provides greater control, with an 11-blade iris for beautiful circular bokeh.

STEADY SHOTS EVERY TIME

Use the slider to see how the lens’ Optical Image Stabilizer can deliver smooth and stable images and video footage.

IMAGE STABILIZER ON

IMAGE STABILIZER OFF

RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z

Accurate autofocus for stills and videos

Enjoy a smooth autofocus thanks to a Dual Nano USM, as well as professional filmmaking features including Electronic Parfocal Performance focus stability while zooming2 and focus breathing suppression to maintain a consistent field-of-view when pulling focus.

Zoom smoother and remotely

Operate optional Power Zoom Adapters – PZ-E2 or PZ-E2B – by hand or remotely via Canon's Camera Connect / EOS Utility applications, Browser Remote function or over IP using Canon’s XC Protocol with compatible cameras. The PZ-E2B’s 20-pin interface also supports Zoom/Focus demands and the Zoom Servo Grip.

Specifications

  • 70-200mm F2.8 telephoto zoom

    Professional zoom for videos and stills

  • Optional RF 1.4x and RF 2x extenders

    For extra flexibility and reach

  • Standard black or heat reflective white

    To suit your shooting conditions

  • Short 70° zoom rotation

    For quick and precise adjustments

  • Smooth action Iris Ring

    With Auto Mode position iris lock

  • 11-blade circular aperture

    For creative control of bokeh and highlights

  • Image Stabilisation

    5.5-stops Optical1, more when combined with IBIS4

  • Aspheric, Super UD and UD elements

    For high image quality with maximum sharpness

  • Dual Nano USM motor

    For smooth, fast and quiet autofocus

  • Custom buttons and Control ring

    For easy customisation and control over camera settings

  • Optional Power Zoom Adapters

    For smooth operation and zoom control

See full specification

RF 70-200MM F2.8L IS USM Z COMPARED

A quick at-a-glance guide to see how the RF 70-200MM F2.8L IS USM Z compares to other RF lenses

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OPTICAL FEATURES/ SPECIFICATIONS

Image Size

Full Frame
Full Frame

Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl)

29° - 10°,
19° 30' - 7° ,
34° - 12°
29° - 10°,
19° 30' - 7°,
34° - 12°

Lens Construction (Elements/Groups)

18/15
17/13

Special Optics

3x Aspherical (inc 2x GMo and 1x replica), 2x Super UD,
1x UD (inc 1x UD Gmo Aspherical mentioned previously)
2x GMo Aspherical (inc 1x UD GMo), 1x Super UD, 2x UD (inc 1 UD GMo mentioned previously)

Special features

Iris Ring
-

No. of diaphragm blades

11
9

Minimum Aperture

22
32

Closest focussing distance(m)

0.49m (at 70mm)
0.68m (at 200mm)
0.7m (constant)

Maximum Magnification (x)

0.3x (at 200mm)
0.23x (at 200mm)

Control Ring

Yes
Yes

Image stabilizer OIS1

EOS R8: 5.5 (Centre)
EOS R: 5

Image stabilizer IBIS x OIS1

EOS R1: 7.5 (Centre) / 7.0 (Corner)
7.5

AF actuator

Dual Nano USM
Dual Nano USM

Coatings

ASC, Super Spectra
SWC, Super Spectra

Fluorine

Front
Front / Rear

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Dust/moisture resistance3

Yes
Yes

Exterior coating

White model: Heat Shield
Black model: Standard
Heat Shield

Filter diameter (mm)

82
77

Max. diameter x length (mm)2

88.5 x 199
89.9 x 146

Weight (g)

White model: 1115 (excl. tripod mount)
Black model: 1110 (excl. tripod mount)
1070 (excl. tripod mount)

ACCESSORIES

Lens cap

E-82 II
E-77 II

Lens hood

White model: ET-88C (WIII)
Black model: ET-88C (B)
ET-83F (WIII)

Lens case/pouch

LZ1328
LP1424

Rear cap

Lens Dust Cap RF
Lens Dust Cap RF

Extender Compatibility

Compatible with RF Extender only
Not compatible

Other Accessories

Lens Holder LH-E1,
Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E2 / PZ-E2B
TRIPOD MOUNT RING E
(WIII) (supplied)

Specifications 1.4x Extender

Focal Length

98mm-280mm

Maximum Aperture

4

Maximum Magnification

0.42

AF possible

Yes

IS

Yes

Specifications 2x Extender

Focal Length

140mm-400mm

Maximum Aperture

5.6

Maximum Magnification

0.6

AF possible

Yes

IS

Yes

  1. Tested under CIPA standards / CIPA-2024 standard (in the yaw/pitch directions at maximum focal length, with a specific camera)
  2. Lens dimensions when in retracted state
  3. Lenses with dust/moisture resistance are fitted with a rubber ring on the lens mount which may cause slight abrasion of the camera mount. This in no way effects either the lens or camera performance.
RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z

What’s in the box

Everything you need in a lens for uncompromised hybrid videos and stills

  • RF 70-200MM F2.8L IS USM Z Lens (White or Black)

  • Lens Hood ET-88C(WIII) (White) or ET-88C(B) (Black)

  • Lens Case LZ1328

  • Lens Cap E-82 II

  • Dust Cap RF

  • User Manual

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