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Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM

Creators cited with it
3
From 13 reports.
First cited
December 2020
By Curtis Judd. Last reported .
Reviewers
Praised for rendering & bokeh and autofocus
Pushback on size & weight. From 2 reviews. What they said

$2,399.00

Checked Oct 16, 2026. Verify at the retailer.

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What reviewers say

Based on 2 reviews (0 press, 2 video), newest June 2025

What YouTube reviews of the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

  • Rendering & bokeh
  • Autofocus
  • Build & handling
  • Sharpness

Where reviewers push back

  • Size & weight
  • SharpnessMostly positive: Leans positive.Very sharp even wide open, though soft at f/16.2 reviews›

    Praise (4)

    • “to summarize my sharpness test this lens is definitely very sharp across the board”

      VideoTbonesTech · October 2020Watch at 11:09

    • “this lens is definitely sharpest here at f 5.6”

      VideoTbonesTech · October 2020Watch at 7:46

    • “you get excellent sharpness even wide open at f/2.8.”

      VideoBjörn Petersen · June 2025Watch at 2:47

    • “it's already impressive at 2.8”

      VideoBjörn Petersen · June 2025Watch at 2:54

    Complaints (1)

    • “when you shoot this lens at f16 you're definitely losing a lot of sharpness here in the corners of the photo and even in the center of the photo”

      VideoTbonesTech · October 2020Watch at 8:35

  • Rendering & bokehRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Beautiful bokeh and pleasing background blur and compression.2 reviews›

    Praise (3)

    • “gives us access to this absolutely beautiful circular looking bokeh”

      VideoTbonesTech · October 2020Watch at 1:12

    • “the 24 to 70 also gives you a nice blurry background.”

      VideoBjörn Petersen · June 2025Watch at 2:07

    • “gives you a beautiful compression, natural bouquet, and incredible results.”

      VideoBjörn Petersen · June 2025Watch at 2:57

  • AutofocusRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Fast, silent and accurate autofocus.2 reviews›

    Praise (4)

    • “it is extremely quiet and very snappy and basically as soon as i tap the screen to focus on a subject it snaps into focus really quickly”

      VideoTbonesTech · October 2020Watch at 4:06

    • “the autofocus on the RF 24 to 70 f2.8 is lightning fast.”

      VideoBjörn Petersen · June 2025Watch at 1:51

    • “Canon's AF is super silent”

      VideoBjörn Petersen · June 2025Watch

    • “it's actually incredibly accurate”

      VideoBjörn Petersen · June 2025Watch at 2:09

  • Size & weightMostly negative: Leans negative.Reviewers find it fairly heavy, though not extremely so.2 reviews›

    Praise (1)

    • “not too heavy as well”

      VideoBjörn Petersen · June 2025Watch

    Complaints (2)

    • “it weighs in at two pounds that's actually a half a pound heavier than the canon rf 24 to 105 millimeter f4 l lens”

      VideoTbonesTech · October 2020Watch at 0:51

    • “it's not super lightweight”

      VideoBjörn Petersen · June 2025Watch

  • Build & handlingRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Solid, weather-sealed and well made; lacks a distance scale.2 reviews›

    Praise (4)

    • “this lens feels very solid in the hand moving all the dials feels really good as well”

      VideoTbonesTech · October 2020Watch at 2:24

    • “canon is known for building very robust l lenses and this one definitely doesn't disappoint”

      VideoTbonesTech · October 2020Watch at 2:28

    • “you get the typical weather ceiling. That means you can shoot in more challenging conditions without having any issues.”

      VideoBjörn Petersen · June 2025Watch at 1:44

    • “a focus ring with just the right amount of resistance”

      VideoBjörn Petersen · June 2025Watch at 1:34

    Complaints (1)

    • “now something that is missing is a physical focus distance indicator”

      VideoTbonesTech · October 2020Watch at 3:17

  • ValueNot covered by enough reviews

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Price history

  • Oct 16, 2026$2,399.00
  • Sep 27, 2026$2,499.00

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