Canon launches RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM and 24-70mm F2.8L Lenses: Price, Specs, and Availability

Along with the EOS 90D DSLR and EOS M6 Mark II mirrorless cameras, Canon has also announced the RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM and RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras.

Both lenses are designed for the EOS R full-frame mirrorless camera systems, comes with large f/2.8 aperture, a zoom range that covers a wide range of shooting scenes and image stabilization (IS), as well as Nano USM to sure work better for professional and advanced amateur photographers.

The Canon RF15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM is the company’s first f/2.8 wide zoom lens equipped with IS for full-frame with a CIPA standard of 5 stops. It can capture clear images with high image clarity from the center of the image throughout the entire focal range. It has an ultra-wide focal range that allows more emphasis on perspective for broader photographic expression.

The Canon RF24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM has been designed for a wide range of shooting scenarios from street scene snapshots to movie shooting. It is quite compact while equipped with IS, Nano USM motor, an adjustable focus ring and customization of the control ring to assign aperture, shutter speed, ISO speed and exposure compensation as desired.

Price and Availability

The Canon RF15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM has been priced at $2,299 and it can be pre-ordered through Bhphotovideo.com.

The Canon RF24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM is also available to pre-order via Bhphotovideo.com, priced at $2,299 and both lenses are both scheduled to be available in late September this year.

Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM Specifications

  • Dimensions of 89 x 127 mm
  • Weight of 840g
  • Mount: Canon RF
  • 35mm Full Frame
  • Maximum aperture: f/2.8
  • Focal Length: 15–35 mm
  • 16 Elements in 12 Groups
  • Two Ultra-Low Dispersion Elements
  • Three Aspherical Elements
  • Nine-Blade Diaphragm
  • An Air-Sphere Coating
  • Maximum magnification: 0.21x
  • Focusing range: 0.28 m
  • Front filter: 82 mm

Canon RF24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM Specifications

  • Dimensions of 89 x 126 mm
  • Weight of 900g
  • Mount: Canon RF
  • 35mm Full Frame
  • Maximum aperture: f/2.8
  • Focal Length: 24-70 mm
  • 21 Elements in 15 Groups
  • Three Ultra-Low Dispersion Elements
  • Three Aspherical Elements
  • Nine-Blade Diaphragm
  • An Air-Sphere Coating
  • Maximum magnification: 0.3x
  • Focusing range: 0.21 m
  • Front filter: 82 mm

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