Here’s the upcoming Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM zooming in and out

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A lot of people were still holding out hope that the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM would have an internal zoom like its EF brother. Sometimes hope overpowers common sense.
In the above video at the 45-second mark (the video has been removed, below is a gif from the video), you can see the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM with an external zoom.

We expect the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM to be announced soon with availability coming in December.
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For me personally, the smaller dimensions when in its most compact mode is quite a good one. Also, I suspect improved focus due to the better communication the RF mount makes possible. IQ of the current 70-200 is already quite good; no complaints here.

My current EF is a II from 2010 and pretty beaten up, so a new one would not be a bad idea at all, but I do want to pair it with something better than the R.
 
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Like I said in the other thread, it extends quite a bit, which is not surprising. Looks to be (at least) as long as the EF version when fully extended.

That said, its more compact profile once retracted could make a significant difference when transporting it. There have been times where I’ve decided against the EF 70-200 at certain events just because of its size. This might be one RF lens actually worth getting once in the system...

Now for IQ...(and the official announcement, of course)
 
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I've held off on upgrading my OG 70-200 2.8L non-IS this long that I'm waiting to see if mirrorless is in my future at this point. I have no problem with my 5D Mark IV but I'd consider the transition to also give me the opportunity to start updating some of my older/well worn lenses that are limiting some of my options. I would love to have all three of these lenses, but I am not going to like the price I expect.
 
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