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

The ultimate professional ultra-wide angle zoom lens

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92/100
LENS SCORE
Features 19
Performance 19
Durability 19
Price 15
Usability 20
Brand Canon
Model 3682C002

Key Features

OPTICS 16 elements in 12 groups with 3 aspherical and 2 UD elements
APERTURE Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture with 9-blade circular diaphragm
STABILIZATION Optical Image Stabilizer providing up to 5 stops of compensation
AUTOFOCUS Nano USM motor for fast, smooth, and near-silent AF
COATING ASC (Air Sphere Coating) and SWC (Subwavelength Structure Coating) to reduce flare
CONTROL Customizable Control Ring for exposure settings
BUILD L-series weather-sealed construction with fluorine coating
FOCUS Minimum focusing distance of 0.28m across zoom range
FILTER 82mm front filter thread diameter
MOUNT Canon RF mount for full-frame mirrorless systems
DIAPHRAGM 9-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh
ELEMENTS Includes UD and Aspherical elements for edge-to-edge sharpness
COMPATIBILITY Full compatibility with EOS R-series mirrorless cameras

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body or lens Control Ring
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 15-35mm
Max Aperture f/2.8
Min Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 16 elements in 12 groups
Min Focus Distance 0.28m (0.92 ft)
Max Magnification 0.21x
Diaphragm Blades 9
Filter Size 82mm
Image Stabilization 5 stops
AF Motor Nano USM
Weather Sealing Yes, L-series standard
Weight 840g
Dimensions 88.5 x 126.8 mm
Mount Canon RF
Format Full Frame