Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM

Our thoughts

"The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM is a remarkable lens that brings prime-level sharpness and depth of field control into a single, flexible zoom. The constant f/2 aperture gives your work a distinctive look — rich contrast, crisp edges, and smooth bokeh. It’s not a lightweight, but the quality and creative control make every gram worth it."

- Will, Founder

Product description

Rent a Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM if you’re after uncompromising quality and flexibility. Designed for Canon’s full-frame RF system, it’s one of the brightest zoom lenses ever made, offering an exceptional f/2 aperture throughout its entire focal range. This allows you to capture beautifully shallow depth of field and handle low-light scenes that most zooms would struggle with.

The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM sits in a class of its own. With an optical design using Ultra Low Dispersion elements and precision coatings, it achieves edge-to-edge sharpness and vibrant colour rendition. The ring-type Ultrasonic Motor provides rapid, whisper-quiet autofocus, while full-time manual control ensures fine-tuning is always at your fingertips. The robust, weather-sealed construction and customisable control ring make it a reliable lens for professional productions in any environment.

From portraits and editorial photography to cinematic work and commercial shoots, this lens delivers a prime-like look with the versatility that modern hybrid creators need.

Key features

• Full-frame RF-mount lens for Canon EOS R-series mirrorless cameras

• Unique constant f/2 aperture for superior low-light capability and depth of field control

• Advanced optical formula with 19 elements in 13 groups including UD glass for minimal aberrations

• Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) for fast, accurate, and silent autofocus

• Customisable control ring for adjusting ISO, aperture, or exposure compensation

• Durable weather-sealed L-series build engineered for professional reliability

Optical performance & handling

The RF 28-70mm f/2L USM delivers striking image quality across the frame, thanks to its complex optical construction and precision coatings that reduce flare and ghosting. The wide f/2 aperture produces exceptionally smooth background separation, adding a cinematic character to portraits and close-ups. Its nine-blade diaphragm enhances the natural bokeh that Canon lenses are known for.

Focus performance is fast and precise, driven by Canon’s ring-type USM system. Despite its large size, the handling feels deliberate and balanced on Canon’s RF bodies. The smooth zoom and focus rings encourage confident control whether you’re capturing handheld stills or carefully framed video shots.

Why rent the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM?

The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM is perfect for professionals who want a single lens capable of delivering prime-like results across a range of focal lengths. It’s particularly effective for portrait, wedding, documentary, and travel work where lighting changes frequently, and switching lenses would slow you down.

It offers a rare mix of speed, clarity, and depth — delivering stunning low-light results, natural colour, and creamy bokeh. Its L-series build ensures reliability under pressure, whether in studio settings or unpredictable outdoor environments.

Rent a Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM from Canada Camera Rentals and capture breathtaking results with a lens designed for uncompromised image quality and creative flexibility.