Canon EF 28-70 mm f/2.8L USM
Canon Nov 1993
Canon Full frame

Canon EF 28-70 mm f/2.8L USM

This is a full-frame zoom lens for Canon EF, covering 28-70 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. It weighs 880 g, and was released in 1993. That combination suits street and travel photography.

It is a zoom lens designed for full frame cameras. This wide-to-short telephoto zoom lens features a f/2.8 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, street, documentary, everyday, portrait. The optical design incorporates 16 elements in 11 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/2.8
Aperture
28–70mm
Focal
880 g
Weight
Nov 1993
Released
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Good for streettravel
Landscape Documentary Everyday Portrait
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
28-70 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
8
Optical construction
16 elements in 11 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.5 m (19.69 inches)
Filter size
77 mm
Lens mount
Canon EF
Dimensions
83.2 x 117.6 mm
Weight
880 g (31.04 oz)
Lens type
Zoom lens
Max Format size
Full frame
Usage
Landscape, Street, Documentary, Everyday, Portrait

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 2.5% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Canon EF 28-70 mm f/2.8L USM
Chicago River in Green
01 Chicago River in Green by dpsager
Giardini Vittorio Emanuele II
02 Giardini Vittorio Emanuele II by Acooker1976
Vietri Sul Mare
03 Vietri Sul Mare by Acooker1976
Chicago River in Green
04 Chicago River in Green by dpsager
Cincinnati Union Terminal
05 Cincinnati Union Terminal by dpsager
Cincinnati Union Terminal
06 Cincinnati Union Terminal by dpsager
Cincinnati Union Terminal
07 Cincinnati Union Terminal by dpsager
20260321 / Garner, NC
08 20260321 / Garner, NC by doug_r
Siobhan
09 Siobhan by Acooker1976
20260122 / Pittsboro, NC ・#walkforpeace
10 20260122 / Pittsboro, NC ・#walkforpeace by doug_r
20260117 / Burlington, N.C. ・ Ears
11 20260117 / Burlington, N.C. ・ Ears by doug_r
20260117 / Burlington, N.C. ・ Hands
12 20260117 / Burlington, N.C. ・ Hands by doug_r
20260117 / Burlington, North Carolina ・ Lion Love
13 20260117 / Burlington, North Carolina ・ Lion Love by doug_r
202601117 / Burlington, NC
14 202601117 / Burlington, NC by doug_r
20260117 / Burlington, NC
15 20260117 / Burlington, NC by doug_r
20260117 / Burlington, NC
16 20260117 / Burlington, NC by doug_r
20260117 / Burlington, NC
17 20260117 / Burlington, NC by doug_r
20260117 / Burlington, NC
18 20260117 / Burlington, NC by doug_r
20260117 / Burlington, North Carolina
19 20260117 / Burlington, North Carolina by doug_r
Luigi Miliani
20 Luigi Miliani by Acooker1976
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Video reviews

2 on YouTube
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