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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
79 PixelMeter Score 10 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Sturdy, weather-sealed construction with heavy use of metal
  • High sharpness and overall optical consistency
  • Fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus system
  • Well-controlled aberrations, distortion, and vignetting
  • Versatile focal range and wide f/2.8 aperture
Cons Cons
  • Significant size and weight
  • Corner softness and distortion at specific focal lengths
  • Flare and contrast issues in backlit conditions
  • Inconsistent sample quality and aging optical design
  • Lacks image stabilization

Launch price Launch price $2,299
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 24-70mm f/2.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Canon EF · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 38 cm (0.2857x)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring USM
Weight & size Weight & size 950g (2 lb 1.5 oz) · 84 x 4.9 mm (3.31 x 0.19 in)

Announcement date Announcement date September 1, 2002
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $2,299
Lens mount Lens mount Canon EF
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series L-series

Elements Elements 16
Groups Groups 13

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 24mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 70mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 8

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 84° - 34°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring USM
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 38 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.2857x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus
Depth of field scale Depth of field scale Yes

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 950g (2 lb 1.5 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 84mm (3.31 in)
Length Length 4.9mm (0.19 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing Partial sealing
Internal zoom Internal zoom No
Tripod collar Tripod collar Not supported