
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z White Lens
The RF 70-200MM F2.8L IS USM Z joins the RF 24-105mm F2.8L IS USM Z in Canon’s line-up of professional hybrid lenses as its standard telephoto zoom counterpart. With a 70-200mm focal length range (and compatible with optional extenders), it offers professional filmmaking features such as a built-in Optical Image Stabiliser and a dedicated iris ring for smooth aperture control – ideal for both videos and stills.
- 70-200mm F2.8 telephoto zoom: Professional telephoto 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 position Iris Lock
- 11-blade circular aperture: For creative control of Bokeh and highlights
- Image Stabilisation: 5.5-stops Optical1, more when combined with IBIS3
- 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 control over camera settings or manual focus
- Optional Power Zoom Adapters: For smooth zooming and zoom remote control
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.

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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 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.
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.
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 Stabilizer, and more with an IBIS-equipped camera.
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.
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.
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 zooming 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.
Optical Features / Specifications | |
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Image Size | Full Frame |
Angle of View (Horizontal, vertical, diagonal) | 29 - 10, 19 30 - 7 , 34 - 12 |
Lens Construction (Elements/Groups) | 18/15 |
Special Optics | 3x Aspherical (inc 2x GMo and 1x replica), 2x Super UD, 1x UD (inc 1x UD Gmo Aspherical mentioned previously) |
Special Features | Iris Ring |
Number of Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Minimum Aperture | 22 |
Closest Focusing Distance (m) | 0.49m (at 70mm) 0.68m (at 200mm) |
Maximum Magnification (x) | 0.3x (at 200mm) |
Control Ring | Yes |
Image Stabilizer OIS | EOS R8: 5.5 (Centre) |
Image Stabilizer IBIS x OIS | EOS R1: 7.5 (Centre) / 7.0 (Corner) |
AF Actuator | Dual Nano USM |
Coatings | ASC, Super Spectra |
Fluorine | Front |
Accessories | |
Lens Cap | E-82 II |
Lens Hood | White model: ET-88C (WIII) Black model: ET-88C (B) |
Lens Case/Pouch | LZ1328 |
Rear End Cap | Lens Dust Cap RF |
Extender Compatibility | Compatible with RF Extender only |
Other Accessories | Lens Holder LH-E1, Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E2 / PZ-E2B |
Specifications with 1.4x Extender | |
Focal Length | 98mm-280mm |
Maximum Aperture | 4 |
Maximum Magnification | 0.42 |
AF Possible | Yes |
Image Stabilizer | Yes |
Specifications with 2x Extender | |
Focal Length | 140mm-400mm |
Maximum Aperture | 5.6 |
Maximum Magnification | 0.6 |
AF Possible | Yes |
Image Stabilizer | Yes |
Physical Specifications | |
Dust/Moisture Resistance | Yes |
Exterior Coating | White model: Heat Shield Black model: Standard |
Filter Diameter (mm) | 82 |
Max. Diameter x Length (mm) | 88.5 x 199 |
Weight (g) | White model: 1115 (excl. tripod mount) Black model: 1110 (excl. tripod mount) |
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