Canon is designing another "trinity buster" zoom lens

Canon RF 28-70mm F/2L USM
(Image credit: Future / Matthew Richards)

There has been a long-established "trinity" of lenses stretching back since the days of SLR cameras, with three f/2.8 zooms covering the 16-35mm, 24-70mm, and 70-200mm focal lengths. However, with better lens manufacturing techniques and new mirrorless cameras offering more in-body lens corrections than ever before – we are increasingly seeing this dynamic change.

Lens makers have created some pretty exciting new optical formulas over the last few years to challenge this dogma. Recent additions like the Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD have stretched the traditional 24-70mm even further, or the Canon RF 28-70 f/2L USM has upped the aperture to rival prime lenses. Canon has even blurred the lines between the 24-70mm and 24-105mm with its hybrid RF 24-105mm f/2.8L IS USM Z.

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Gareth Bevan
Reviews Editor

Gareth is a photographer based in London, working as a freelance photographer and videographer for the past several years, having the privilege to shoot for some household names. With work focusing on fashion, portrait and lifestyle content creation, he has developed a range of skills covering everything from editorial shoots to social media videos. Outside of work, he has a personal passion for travel and nature photography, with a devotion to sustainability and environmental causes.