The Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM is the gold standard in fast telephoto zooms, now available at Unicorn Films for creators who need reliable, best-in-class performance. With a bright f2.8 aperture across the zoom range, this lens brings strong background blur and robust low-light capability to portraits, events, and action. Its ultra-compact design is nearly one-third lighter and over 50mm shorter than its EF predecessor, making it highly portable for location shoots and mobile assignments.
Advanced dual Nano USM motors power autofocus with precision and silence—outstanding for tracking fast-moving subjects and for smooth, noise-free video. Electronic floating focus reduces the minimum focusing distance to just 0.7m, enabling tight close-up shots not possible with previous 70-200mm lenses.
The five-stop Optical Image Stabilizer enables ultra-sharp handheld shooting, even at slow shutter speeds or when working in challenging lighting. With in-body IS on newer Canon R-series cameras, coordinated stabilization reaches up to 7.5 stops for unmatched steadiness.
Full weather sealing, white thermal paint (for heat protection outdoors), and a fluorine coating on the glass ensure durability and easy cleaning in field conditions. The programmable RF control ring allows for instant, on-lens adjustment of ISO, aperture, or compensation, increasing speed and workflow efficiency.
Each rental from Unicorn Films comes with a hood, tripod collar, pouch, and caps making this lens ready for any assignment, from handheld run-and-gun to professional commercial sets.
Rent the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM from Unicorn Films to secure pro-quality telephoto performance, wherever your project takes you.
| Feature | Description | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Focal Length / Aperture | 70-200mm, constant f2.8 | Versatile reach and bright, creative depth |
| Lens Construction | 17 elements in 13 groups; UD, Super UD, aspheric glass | Sharp, high-contrast images, minimal aberration |
| Diaphragm | 9 rounded blades | Beautiful, circular bokeh for portraits and events |
| Image Stabilization | Five-stop Optical IS (up to 7.5 with IBIS) | Handheld and on-the-move sharpness and stability |
| Autofocus | Dual Nano USM; floating focus system | Ultra-fast, near-silent, precise focus for stills and video |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.7m | Closer detail capture and enhanced creative framing |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.23x | Frame smaller or distant subjects with more detail |
| Max Diameter / Length | 89.9 x 146mm (extends to 211.9mm at 200mm) | Travel-friendly, fits in most carry setups |
| Weight | Approx. 1,070g | Light enough for all-day handheld work |
| Filter Size | 77mm | Supports ND, polarizer, and effect filters easily |
| Weather/Build | L-series sealed, thermal white finish, fluorine-coated | Confident operation in tough environments, easy cleaning |
| Control Ring | Custom programmable (ISO, aperture, compensation, etc.) | Immediate, silent changes to key settings during a shoot |
| Mount | Canon RF (full-frame mirrorless only) | Native support for Canon EOS R-series cameras |
| Rental Accessories | Lens hood, tripod collar, padded pouch, caps | All-inclusive, ready for any production style |
It uses two independent Nano USM motors—one drives the main focusing group, the other operates a floating group resulting in faster, highly accurate focus and a minimum focusing distance of only 0.7m. This offers close-up framing and subject separation not possible with older models.
On compatible Canon R-series cameras (like R5/R6), the lens IS and camera IBIS work together to deliver up to 7.5 stops of shake correction. The result: real-world, tripod-rivaling stability even at 200mm for handheld video tracking, wedding work, or live event coverage.
The RF-mount’s wider throat and closer flange let Canon redesign the optics and IS mechanism, resulting in a barrel that is nearly one-third lighter and more than 50mm shorter, making it uniquely portable among all professional tele zooms.
With the dedicated RF ring, users make silent, direct ISO, aperture, or compensation changes instantly from the lens. This is essential when timing is critical or when you cannot take your hand off the camera or lose sight of the scene.
Unlike some older 70-200mms with internal zoom, this design physically extends as you move to 200mm. While improving size and weight, it’s good practice to avoid rain or dust at full extension—though the L-series weather seals and fluorine glass still provide strong protection.
