The Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM is a professional standard zoom lens for the EOS R system, offering the fast f/2.8 aperture beloved by photojournalists and wedding photographers alongside 5-stop Image Stabilization, unique among 24-70mm f/2.8 lenses at launch. It forms part of Canon's professional RF trinity of f/2.8 zooms alongside the RF 15-35mm and RF 70-200mm.
Product released: August 1, 2019
Latest firmware version
Version 1.0.8, released December 8, 2022
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 15:42 UTC
What's new in version 1.0.8
Firmware Version 1.0.8 incorporates the following enhancement: 1. Adds the ability to correct focus breathing during movie recording. * Compatible with cameras that supports focus breathing correction. If the lens' firmware is already Version 1.0.8, it is not necessary to update the firmware. You can check the firmware version of the lens from the camera menu. Refer to the camera instruction manual for how to check the current firmware version.
The Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM is a professional standard zoom lens for the EOS R system, offering the fast f/2.8 aperture beloved by photojournalists and wedding photographers alongside 5-stop Image Stabilization, unique among 24-70mm f/2.8 lenses at launch. It forms part of Canon's professional RF trinity of f/2.8 zooms alongside the RF 15-35mm and RF 70-200mm. It was originally released on August 1, 2019.
What is the latest firmware version of Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM?
The latest firmware version of Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM is 1.0.8. It was released on December 8, 2022.
What changed in Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM firmware version 1.0.8?
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM firmware version 1.0.8 includes the following changes: Firmware Version 1.0.8 incorporates the following enhancement: 1. Adds the ability to correct focus breathing during movie recording. * Compatible with cameras that supports focus breathing correction. If the lens' firmware is already Version 1.0.8, it is not necessary to update the firmware. You can check the firmware version of the lens from the camera menu. Refer to the camera instruction manual for how to check the current firmware version.
Where can I download the latest Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM firmware (version 1.0.8) are on Canon's official release page: https://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer/products/lenses/rf/rf-24-70mm-f28l-is-usm.html?type=firmware