Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM lens review

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM lens review

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We love a good 24-70mm lens and the Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM is a shining example. Versatile, compact, and usually quite light, they’re probably the most essential piece of glass you’ll carry in your camera bag. Canon’s premium RF version of the standard 24-70mm focal length lens has the ability to shoot wider maximum apertures at up to f/2.8. We think it’s one of the best lenses for astrophotography you can buy, and if you own a Canon mirrorless camera it’s a brilliant lens for almost all situations. While astro purists will want something a little wider and a little faster, (maybe a 20mm with f/1.8 or even f/1.4,) this well-rounded lens will perform most nighttime photo tasks perfectly.

While many 24-70mm lenses across manufacturers are of a similar standard in terms of image quality, the Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM actually has a slight edge over direct competitors because it’s a touch smaller. It’s slimmer than the Nikon equivalent, for example, if ever so slightly heavier. As for the cost, though? Well, a quality 24-70mm lens with a max aperture of f/2.8 is always going to cost you more than $2000. The Canon currently weighs in at $2300 with most retailers.

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