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Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens
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Full Comparison

General

Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STMCanon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Lens typeTelephoto
  • Normal
  • Telephoto
Lens mountCanon EFCanon EF

Image properties

Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STMCanon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Max Format size
Full-frame
Full-frame
Focal length24 - 10524 - 70
Maximum magnification0.3 x0.21 x
Image stabilisationnono

Aperture

Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STMCanon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Aperture max3.5-5.62.8
Aperture min22-3222
Aperture ringnono
Number of diaphragm blades79

Focus

Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STMCanon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Focus method
  • Internal
  • Extending front
Internal
Autofocusyesyes
Autofocus motor type
STP
Ring Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyesyes
Closest focusing distance0.40.38
Distance scaleyesyes
Depth of field (DoF) scalenoyes

Optics

Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STMCanon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
ConstructionZoomZoom
Elements1718
Groups1313
Power zoomnono
Zoom methodExpandingExpanding

Design

Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STMCanon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Colour of productBlackBlack
Zoom locknoyes
Tripod collarnono
Hood suppliedyesyes
Filter threadyesyes
Sealingnoyes

Dimensions

Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STMCanon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Weight18.52 oz28.4 oz
Diameter3.28 in3.5 in
Length4.09 in4.45 in
Filter size3.03 in3.23 in

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

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