# Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z

Source: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/tech/best-70-200mm-lenses/canon-rf70-200mm-f2-8-z
Ranked #9 in "Best 70-200mm Lenses 2026: 9 Ranked, and Five Aperture Fields That Don't Add Up": https://www.ranked10.co.uk/tech/best-70-200mm-lenses

- Price: £2,402.67 (checked on Amazon UK on 2026-09-18)
- Amazon rating: 4.9 from 28 ratings
- Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DKZ9XXT5?tag=ranked10-21

The Canon RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z is the most expensive lens in this guide at £2,402.67, and it sits at number nine. It is a full-frame Canon RF telephoto zoom covering 70-200mm, with optical image stabilisation, an iris ring for manual iris control, and Nano USM motors driving two floating focus units that can work in tandem or independently. The bullets also list compatibility with the Power Zoom Adapters PZ-E2 and PZ-E2B.

The listing's own fields are the problem. Maximum Aperture is given as "22 Millimetres" and Minimum Aperture as "2.8 Millimetres" — both in millimetres rather than f-numbers, and the wrong way round for a 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom. Photo Filter Size is stated as 52 Millimetres, while the other f/2.8 zooms in this guide list 77mm or 82mm. The product description field does not describe this lens at all: it describes an RF35mm F1.4 L VCM, a wide-angle prime, and that text also mentions a 52mm filter thread. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from any testing we carried out.

## Specification

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | £2,402.67 |
| Rating | 4.9 out of 5, from 28 ratings |
| Focal length | 70-200mm, Lens Design: Zoom, Zoom Ratio 3:1 |
| Maximum Aperture (as listed) | 22 Millimetres |
| Minimum Aperture (as listed) | 2.8 Millimetres |
| Photo Filter Size (as listed) | 52 Millimetres |
| Focus Type | Auto/Manual |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 7 |

## Questions people ask

**What mount does the Canon RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z use?**

Canon RF. The listing gives Compatible Mountings as Canon RF, Lens Mount as Canon RF, and Compatible Camera Models as "canon rf".

**What is the aperture?**

The listing says Maximum Aperture 22 Millimetres and Minimum Aperture 2.8 Millimetres. Both figures are in millimetres rather than f-numbers, and they are the opposite way round from what you would expect on a 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom.

**What size filter does it take?**

The listing states 52 Millimetres. The other f/2.8 zooms in this guide list 77mm or 82mm, and 52mm is the same figure quoted in the description text for a different lens.

**Which lens does the product description describe?**

The description field describes the RF35mm F1.4 L VCM, an L-series wide-angle prime with a f/1.4 maximum aperture, a dedicated manual iris ring and a VCM linear focusing motor working with a Nano USM in the floating focus unit. It is not a description of a 70-200mm zoom.

**How is the Canon RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z rated by buyers?**

4.9 out of 5 from 28 ratings. The histogram shows 91, 5 and 4 against the three score bands, which does not divide evenly into 28 if those are counts, and 91% of 28 is not a whole number either.

**Is it stabilised, and what do the bullets highlight?**

Image Stabilization Type is listed as Optical. The bullets mention an iris ring for manual iris control, Nano USM motors for two floating focus units for fast, quiet focusing, L-Series level durability with weather-resistant construction, and focus breathing control during recording.