Product Comparison: Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM vs Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM


Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM Lens, Black
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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Lens
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General Specifications
Brand
Canon
Canon
Model
EF 24-70 mm f/4L IS USM
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
Blending a flexible zoom range with a versatile feature-set, the EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM is a Canon L-series lens covering wide-angle to short telephoto focal lengths and featuring a constant f/4 maximum aperture.
The Canon EF 24-70mm standard zoom lens does what many pros thought couldn't be done--it replaces the L-series 28-70mm f/2.8 lens with something even better. The lens offers extended coverage to an ultra-wide-angle 24mm, making it ideal for digital as well as film shooters.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Canon EF
Canon EF
Maximum Aperture
4 /f
2.8 /f
Minimum Focal Length
24 millimeters
24 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
70 millimeters
70 millimeters
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM Lens, Black
  • This lens is superb. It's also got longer focal length than the 18-55 kit lens which is a bonus.
  • If this focal length is the right one for you, then look no further and don't be afraid of buying it because it never fails to impress. Well done, Canon!
  • It's aperture is wide open at F/4 so your not going to get a lot of bokeh or background blur in your photos. But it was than I was expecting especially on my Canon 6D.
  • The focal length is excellent for most photo's. The image quality is simply stunning!
  • The 24-70/4 is nice and sharp, but I really wish it had a larger aperture.
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Lens
  • I love the fast f/2.8 maximum aperture.
  • The images are amazingly sharp and crisp.
  • It's sturdy. It's really sharp at 5.6 and above.
  • With a maximum aperture of 2.8 you would be able to shoot in really dim conditions with no blurry results.
  • 24-70mm means a good range for all purposes.
Size & Weight
Height
3.3 in.
3.28 in.
Width
3.3 in.
3.28 in.
Depth
3.7 in.
4.86 in.
Weight
21 oz.
33.51 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM Lens, Black
  • The weight is truly reflected in the stunning images you can capture thanks to the glass inside.
  • The weight of the lens is superb for all day shooting. The bokeh is delicious.
  • It is very small and light to carry, and thanks to its maximum aperture it can deliver good results in low light conditions.
  • What a lovely lens, sharp, small. discreet and with a large aperture of F4.
  • Great for taking on family holidays, small and light! Very pleased. Recommended!
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Lens
  • Image quality is very sharp and perfect weight/size lens for everyday carry.
  • Impressively small and lightweight.
  • Its size and weight are very impressive.
  • The quality is superb, and the weight of the lens is not too much at all.
  • The sheer size and weight of it makes this lens odd to hold and use.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
15 in.
15 in.
Field Of View
84° - 34°
84° - 34°
Zoom Type
Rotating
Rotating
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
Yes
No
What customers say about "Imaging"
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM Lens, Black
  • All the focusing is done internally, so you can put a filter on without having to readjust it every time you change focus on a subject.
  • Autofocus is great when shooting handheld as it's fast, quiet and provides crisp images.
  • The build quality is great, and the image quality is quite good as well. Recommended.
  • The Image Stabilisation (IS) works brilliantly and image is sharp pretty much across the frame.
  • The L lens is shorter, better built, feels nicely balanced with the 6D, produces lovely colourful, sharp images and has a useful macro capability.
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Lens
  • The ribbed rubber zoom and focus rings are large and grippy.
  • Manual focus is always active (no switch flip required), smooth and finely pitched, allowing precise adjustments.
  • Zoom action is smooth.
  • Build is good. Focus speed and accuracy are very good.
  • It has a pretty close focus distance of 1.25' which is great for getting in close to your subject.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Canon
Canon
Sensor Type Compatibility
FX Format / DX Format
FX Format / DX Format
Lens Groups and Elements
15 elements in 12 groups
16 Elements in 13 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
9
8
Filter Diameter
77 millimeters
77 millimeters
Extras
Super Spectra coating, Two Aspherical and Two UD Elements, Macro mode, High-performance optical design
Ultrasonic autofocus motor (USM), Ultra-low Dispersion glass, High-speed AF
What customers say about "Features"
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM Lens, Black
  • Add a sharpening filter in post and you have the sharpest photos possible.
  • Excellent lens with very good macro function. Works very well on my Sony a7ii (with adapter).
  • The macro feature is a brilliant feature. I can take portraits, landscapes and some close up photos all with this one lens. It's not strictly macro but it is very close to it.
  • Actually has pretty good macro along with the stabilisation this is a very flexible lens - I use it on the second camera when shooting products.
  • Good value with the Canon rebate. Very sharp lens with IS. Macro works.
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Lens
  • It is quiet, quick to focus and even with the poor lighting.
  • It's intuitive and easy to use.
  • The focus is fast and sharp on my Canon 6D.
  • It has a Macro feature.
  • The images straight from the camera were super crisp, sharp focus, and great saturated colors.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Manual
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