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Canon - RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z Hybrid Zoom Lens for Use with EOS R-Series Cameras - Black
Average customer rating
5
(14 Reviews)
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Customer Reviews for Canon - RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z Hybrid Zoom Lens for Use with EOS R-Series Cameras - Black
Posted by: RichF
from Danbury, CT
Verified Purchase:Yes
This lens was like new, without the new price tag. It quickly became my favorite lens - Sharp, quick, love everything about it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Amazing glass for on the go wildlife needs
on June 5, 2026
Posted by: harlacher dan
from Lutz FL
I bought this lens for close-in and/or lower light condition needs for wildlife. Its a great compliment to the line and does not disappoint!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great 8K RAW video, PZ-E2 zooming, light weight, sharp, silent, fast.
on May 11, 2026
Posted by: hc888dragon2026
from CA
This lens is a sweet spot for mid‑range zoom work and absolutely shines for track‑and‑field video. For 8K RAW, it’s been perfect — the 24–105mm doesn’t reach enough, the 100–500mm overshoots, but this one lands right in the Goldilocks zone. It’s also much lighter than both, and still supports the RF 1.4x extender throughout the full zoom range. Stabilization is phenomenal. I can shoot handheld with smooth, controlled pans, and DaVinci Resolve’s stabilization takes it even further. Autofocus is fast and sticky, iris response is great, and the whole system runs silently. Add the PZ‑E2 and the power‑zoom experience becomes genuinely impressive for the 'Z' title. And here’s a big win: unlike the other two lenses restrictions, this one can record 8K RAW videos using only the LP‑E6P batteries — no external power bricks needed for handy shootings.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Jonathan P
from Irvine, California, U.S.
Verified Purchase:Yes
Thoroughly impressed by the quality of the lens. Great pairing with the RF x1.4 extender as the quality still remains sharp. Worthwhile investment.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Bassgreg
from Washington State
Verified Purchase:Yes
All I expected. Very Sharp, Very Fast. I Loved my original EF 70-200 2.8L and this is a big step forward.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Grateful Photography
from Northern California
Verified Purchase:Yes
There's nothing I can say about the lens that hasn't already been said: handy for a great number of situations and a must-have for most professionals. That you already know.
What you might NOT know is that this one is super sharp, has no chromatic aberration, and is sharp even on the R7, where you get a 112-320 f/4. So it's GREAT paired with the R7 (or any of the other APS-C bodies) for outdoor sports and some wildlife photography!
If you've got the money for it then this is the one to have.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: ScottW
from Portland, Maine
Verified Purchase:Yes
The original RF70-200mm F2.8 L USM is one of the best lenses I've ever owned, and it's portability is unmatched in its class. So I had absolutely no interest in the RF70-200 "Z" version... until I tried it. It is faster-focusing, sharper, and requires much less barrel rotation to zoom from one end of its range to the other. Granted, it's not as short as the original RF70-200 "at rest," yet it is also nothing short of amazing.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Upgraded Pro Workhorse
on November 2, 2025
Posted by: Framegrabs
from Point Pleasant, NJ
Well you have watched all the YouTube reviews and read all the FB posts and Forum reviews. If you want an RF 2.8 it really isn't any "better" than it's predecessor in terms of image quality but here's what I agree with. Definitely more balanced. Definitely a nicer throw. And possibly a split second quicker AF. As anyone that shoots for business knows a 70-200 2.8 is mandatory. This is just the most modern updated user friendly in the RF lineup and it's really good and I expect the internal zoom will help it take a beating and last long.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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