Shooting with the Canon L-Series Zooms
The EF L-series zoom set — 16-35mm, 24-70mm, 24-105mm and 70-200mm — covers 16 through 200mm at a constant f/2.8 across the set. These are proven, reliable stills zooms that have been shooting professional video for years, and for documentary, corporate and run-and-gun work they remain a sensible, economical booking that will not let you down.
Stills zooms, so expect short focus throw and some breathing. For controlled narrative work with focus pulls, a cine zoom set is the better choice.
Canon L-Series Zooms Rental FAQs
Are L-series zooms good enough for professional video?
For documentary, corporate and event work, absolutely — they are proven, sharp and reliable. For narrative work with precise focus pulls, cine glass is a better fit.
What does the set cover?
16 through 200mm across four zooms at a constant f/2.8, which handles the large majority of documentary and corporate situations.