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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

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Pros

  • it stores more compactly
  • This lens has also worked very well for track and field events
  • impressive image quality

Cons

  • zoom lens image quality can be quite complex
  • Canon EF 50mm
  • plastic construction continues to be used for the outer lens barrels

Key specs

  • Zoom
  • 18
  • Internal
  • yes
  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • 24, 70 mm
  • no
  • Normal, Telephoto

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM - Pros & Cons

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Pros

  • it stores more compactly
  • This lens has also worked very well for track and field events
  • impressive image quality
  • the Sigma is very nice with smoothly functioning focus and zoom rings
  • design more comfortable to use
  • lens delivers very impressive image quality
  • build quality is excellent
  • this hood is more compact
  • which is convenient for transportation
  • tested sample had a decent centering quality
  • Both zoom and focus ring operate smoothly

Cons

  • zoom lens image quality can be quite complex
  • Canon EF 50mm
  • plastic construction continues to be used for the outer lens barrels
  • Tamron is not as well represented by the right side of the frame
  • comparatively harsh background blur quality
  • balance very well - as demonstrated by the images below
  • slight light fall-off in the corners
  • It has no aperture ring
  • no hard stop at either extreme of the focal range
  • there is a drop off at the very edges
  • there is drop off at the outer edges

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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM - Full Specifications

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General
Lens type
  • Normal
  • Telephoto
Lens mountCanon EF
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Aperture
Aperture max2.8
Aperture min22
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades9
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Optics
ConstructionZoom
Elements18
Groups13
Power zoomno
Zoom methodExpanding
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Dimensions
Weight28.4 oz
Diameter3.5 in
Length4.45 in
Filter size3.23 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length24 - 70
Maximum magnification0.21 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeRing Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance0.38
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Body materialsMetal
Zoom lockyes
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes
Sealingyes

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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Canon - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Lens
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Photo Review
Published: 11.04.2012
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Lens
4.3

Canon's first 24-70mm zoom with a large maximum aperture.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 16.01.2014
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM is a professional standard zoom lens for full-frame DSLR cameras. Officially retailing for a whopping £2299.99 / $2299.99, does the Canon 24-700mm f/2.8 offer good enough image quality to justify its price-tag? Read our in-depth Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM review, complete with full-size sample images, to find out...

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM review
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DPReview
Published: 06.03.2013
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM review
4.4

The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM was announced a year ago, in February 2012, as an update to the venerable EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM of 2002. It features an all-new optical design, designed to provide improved imaging performance right across the frame and reduced distortion compared to its predecessor. The lens also features a smaller, lighter design and weather-sealed construction, and Canon promises improved robustness due to revised internal construction. It's designed primarily for Canon's high-end full frame bodies (with a price tag to match), but can of course also be used on APS-C SLRs such as the EOS 7D, on which it offers a 38-112mm equivalent angle of view.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Review
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PCMAG
Published: 25.03.2014
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Review
4.0

The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM lens is the company's top-end standard zoom; it's pricey, but a solid performer.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM review
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digitalcameraworld
Published: 03.07.2019
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM review
4.5

This is as good as it gets for an own-brand Canon standard zoom

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 09.02.2012
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Review

Looking for a Canon 24-70mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Canon EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM review: A Peerless Performer
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DXOMARK
Published: 25.01.2013
Canon EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM review: A Peerless Performer

Introduced in February 2012, the EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM is the long-awaited update to Canon’s pro-grade standard zoom and replaces the highly regarded EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM. Designed with the objective of improving image quality and providing greater durability for daily use with digital cameras, it has a completely revised optical design as well as an enhanced mechanical construction. As full-frame lens, it’s compatible with the firm’s full range of DSLRs including 1.6 (APS-C) and older APS-H (1.3x crop) DSLRs making it an attractive choice to a wide of range users. However, at around $2,500 it’s not likely to be a casual purchase.

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