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Pros Pros
  • Compact, lightweight, and durable construction
  • Efficient and reliable image stabilization
  • Integrated macro mode for close-up photography
  • Highly sharp image quality across the zoom range
  • Fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus performance
Cons Cons
  • Significant vignetting and barrel distortion at 24mm
  • High retail price relative to its f/4 aperture
  • Macro mode has a very short working distance
  • Focus shift issues when stopping down
  • Poor flare resistance in bright lighting

Launch price Launch price $1,499
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 24-70mm f/4
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Canon EF · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS
Close focus Close focus 20 cm (0.7x)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Weight & size Weight & size 600g (1 lb 5.2 oz) · 83.4 x 93 mm (3.28 x 3.66 in)

Announcement date Announcement date November 6, 2012
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,499
Lens mount Lens mount Canon EF
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom

Elements Elements 15
Groups Groups 12

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 24mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 70mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/4
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 20 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.7x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

Weight Weight 600g (1 lb 5.2 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 83.4mm (3.28 in)
Length Length 93mm (3.66 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None