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Certified Keeper Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
88 PixelMeter Score 20 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Exceptional image quality and sharpness across the zoom range
  • Fast, accurate, and silent autofocus performance
  • Durable, weather-sealed build quality
  • Versatile focal range suitable for diverse shooting scenarios
  • Improved portability compared to the previous model
Cons Cons
  • Optical issues including distortion, vignetting, and flare
  • High retail price point
  • Absence of built-in image stabilization
  • Physical design drawbacks like telescoping barrel and 82mm filter size

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 (0.21x)
Filter thread Filter thread 82mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Weight & size Weight & size 805g (1 lb 12.4 oz) · 88.5 x 113 mm (3.48 x 4.45 in)

Announcement date Announcement date February 7, 2012
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 18
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 9

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

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 38 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.21x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Aperture ring Aperture ring No
AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 805g (1 lb 12.4 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 88.5mm (3.48 in)
Length Length 113mm (4.45 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 82mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing Partial sealing
Internal zoom Internal zoom No
Tripod collar Tripod collar Not supported