The Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM is the flagship standard zoom of Canon’s RF-mount system, available at Unicorn Films for creators who need consistent quality for every shoot. This lens covers wide to short telephoto with standout optical performance thanks to three aspherical and three UD elements, an Air Sphere Coating to minimize flare and ghosting, and a nine-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh. A built-in Optical Image Stabilizer keeps images sharp even at slower shutter speeds or during handheld work, while weather sealing and a fluorine coating prepare it for all environments. The advanced Nano USM focus drive ensures quick and quiet autofocus, with full-time manual override, suiting both photography and video. An RF lens control ring allows direct adjustment of ISO, aperture, or exposure comp from the lens barrel, empowering rapid handling and creative flexibility.
Rent the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM from Unicorn Films to give your shoot unmatched versatility, reliability, and creative freedom from one of Canon’s most trusted RF lenses.
| Feature | Description | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24-70mm | Covers wide, standard, and short telephoto |
| Maximum Aperture | f2.8 (constant) | Reliable performance in varied lighting, creative depth |
| Optical Construction | 21 elements, 15 groups; 3 aspherical, 3 UD | Sharp images, suppressed distortion and color fringing |
| Image Stabilization | Optical IS up to 5 stops | Sharper handheld results for photo and video |
| Autofocus | Nano USM with full-time manual | Fast, absolutely silent, ideal for video workflows |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.21 meters | Macro-inspired images, close-up detail, product shots |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.3x at 32mm | Detailed close-ups, creative flexibility |
| Diaphragm | 9-blade rounded | Circular bokeh and background separation |
| Filter Size | 82mm | ND, polarizer, and effects filter compatibility |
| Weather-Sealing | Full L-series, fluorine-coated | All-condition reliability, easy maintenance |
| Dimensions & Weight | 88.5mm x 125.7mm; 900g | Solid, portable for wide to telephoto |
| Custom Control Ring | User-assignable for exposure settings | Immediate workflow improvement in fast-changing situations |
| Mount Compatibility | Canon RF (full-frame mirrorless) | Works natively with Canon R-series cameras |
| Included Accessories | Lens hood, pouch, caps | Ready for day-to-day rental use |
The dedicated control ring allows users to make real-time changes to aperture, ISO, or exposure compensation directly from the lens. This grants immediate, tactile exposure control and reduces response time during events, run-and-gun, or multicam workflows.
A minimum focus of just 0.21 meters and up to 0.3x magnification empower close-framing, catalog, documentation, or creative tight shots without switching to macro glass giving rental users pro-level versatility for tabletop and field detail tasks.
The RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM uses a dual floating focus mechanism where two focus groups are driven independently by high-speed actuators. This system sustains optimal sharpness and focus accuracy throughout the zoom range, even when transitioning quickly from wide to telephoto, which is critical for professional work requiring seamless changes in framing.
This arrangement precisely corrects for chromatic aberrations and maintains consistent color reproduction across the entire zoom range. This is uniquely beneficial for event photographers documenting venues with rapidly changing LED, tungsten, and daylight, ensuring accurate skin tones and decor color regardless of the scene’s complexity.
At 0.21m minimum focus (at 24mm) and with 0.3x magnification at mid-zoom, the RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM lets users create dramatic, distortion-controlled close-ups of plated food or product packs from an overhead rig, eliminating downtime and loss of composition during lens swaps for most catalog and commercial tabletop video shoots.
