Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS

Our thoughts

"This is the standard zoom I’d happily take to almost any shoot on a Canon RF body. The RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM is sharp across the frame, focuses quickly, and the stabilisation makes handheld work and low light far more forgiving. It’s one of those lenses that quietly does everything well, which is why so many photographers and filmmakers lean on it as their everyday workhorse."

- Will, Founder

Product description

Rent a Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM if you need a fast, professional standard zoom that can cover wide scenes, natural-looking portraits, and everything in between. It’s designed for Canon’s full-frame RF-mount mirrorless cameras and suits both filmmakers and photographers who want reliable performance with excellent image quality and stabilisation.

The Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM sits at the heart of many Canon RF kits. Compared with primes or slower zooms, it combines a versatile 24–70mm focal range with a constant f/2.8 aperture, built-in optical stabilisation, and Canon’s Nano USM autofocus. The optical design uses a mix of specialised glass to keep images crisp and clean, while Canon’s advanced coatings help maintain contrast when shooting into bright light.

As an L-series optic, it’s built to withstand demanding use. Weather sealing, a solid barrel design, and a customisable control ring give you a lens that feels robust in the hand and integrates neatly into modern mirrorless workflows. Whether you’re shooting interviews, weddings, documentary projects, or commercial stills, this zoom covers the focal lengths most people reach for first.

Key features

• Professional standard zoom for Canon full-frame RF-mount mirrorless cameras

• Fast constant f/2.8 aperture with an advanced optical design for excellent sharpness and contrast

• Built-in optical image stabilisation rated up to five stops for smoother handheld shooting

• Nano USM autofocus with full-time manual override for precise, near-silent focusing

• Weather-sealed L-series construction with a configurable control ring for intuitive exposure adjustments

Optical performance & stabilisation

Inside the RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM you’ll find a complex optical layout designed to control distortion and keep detail tight from centre to corner. The nine-blade rounded diaphragm produces smooth, pleasing background blur for portraits and subject-isolating shots, while Canon’s specialist coatings work to suppress flare and ghosting when backlit or working in high-contrast conditions. Across the zoom range, it delivers clean, high-contrast images suitable for both print and high-resolution delivery.

The built-in optical image stabiliser offers up to five stops of compensation, which makes a real difference for handheld work, low shutter speeds, and video moves without support. On compatible Canon RF bodies, it can work alongside in-body stabilisation to give an even steadier image. Autofocus is driven by Canon’s Nano USM system, which is both fast and very quiet — ideal for hybrid shooters who need responsive focusing for stills without introducing noise into their audio tracks.

Why rent the Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM?

The Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM is a superb choice if you want one lens that can cover a full day’s work. Documentary shooters, wedding and event photographers, corporate filmmakers and online creators all benefit from the flexible 24–70mm range and constant f/2.8 aperture. It balances well on RF bodies for handheld use, works nicely on gimbals, and slots easily into multi-camera set-ups as the “do-it-all” zoom.

Its strengths lie in dependable autofocus, consistent colour, strong contrast and stabilised performance in less-than-ideal light. It’s equally at home capturing candid moments in dim venues, close-up details, or establishing wides on location. If you need a single Canon RF zoom that can handle most situations without compromise, this is the one most professionals reach for first.

Rent a Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM from Canada Camera Rentals and experience professional-grade performance, flexibility, and reliability in one compact package.