The Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 USM L IS is a very sharp lens overall but it also has its weaknesses. At 24mm the broader center zone is tack sharp straight from f/2.8. The borders are also very good. However, the corner quality could be better at maximum aperture. Stopping down to f/4 boosts the corners and they are very sharp indeed at f/5.6.
Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a detailed review of the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM zoom for mirrorless. | Video Sponsored by Ridge Wallet:2 days ago · I have a brand new C70 with 1.0.8.1 (latest) firmware. When I tried to enable "Lens Optical IS" in the menu, the option is greyed out and the message "This function is not compatible with the current lens". This is when I attach any of my IS capable Canon Lenses with the latest firmware. EF 24-105 F4 with the 0.71x mount adaptor. The sharpness tests for this review were carried out using a real-world subject rather than a test chart. The Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM lens was attached to a Canon EOS RP body, which in turn was mounted on a sturdy tripod. Self-timer mode was activated. Slight tonal changes are due to slight changes in natural light during the session. Excellent lens. Tried the RF 50mm 1.2 and the versatility of the zoom and IS on the RF 24-70mm greatly outweighed the benefits of 1.2 for me. Sharp photos, quick and consistent autofocus, and durability build quality. The equally fast Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM weighs 900g and measures 12.6cm in length, so again the Power Zoom version is much bigger and heavier, although of course it does offer the longer reach between 70-105mm. Build quality is excellent. 1Gs7. 520 737 104 140 755 316 711 660