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Introduction to Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM
The about $2299 Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM is an all-new optical design for the Canon EOS R mirrorless system.
- RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- 3 Aspherical Elements
- 2 Ultra-Low Dispersion Elements
- Air-Sphere and Fluorine Coatings
- Nano USM AF System
- Customizable Control Ring
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
At about 1.8 lb = 840g, the 15-35/2.8 is moderately heavy and even a little heavier than the 790g Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III but it also has image stabilization unless any of its DSLR cousins. The image stabilization works in conjunction with the IBIS of the Canon EOS R5 for up to 8 stops of stabilization, according to Canon.
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