Lens type |
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Lens mount | Canon EF |
Aperture max | 2.8 |
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Aperture min | 22 |
Aperture ring | no |
Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
Construction | Zoom |
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Elements | 18 |
Groups | 13 |
Power zoom | no |
Zoom method | Expanding |
Weight | 28.4 oz |
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Diameter | 3.5 in |
Length | 4.45 in |
Filter size | 3.23 in |
Max Format size | Full-frame |
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Focal length | 24 - 70 |
Maximum magnification | 0.21 x |
Image stabilisation | no |
Focus method | Internal |
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Autofocus | yes |
Autofocus motor type | Ring Type Ultrasonic |
Full-time Manual focusing | yes |
Closest focusing distance | 0.38 |
Distance scale | yes |
Depth of field (DoF) scale | yes |
Colour of product | Black |
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Body materials | Metal |
Zoom lock | yes |
Tripod collar | no |
Hood supplied | yes |
Filter thread | yes |
Sealing | yes |
Canon's first 24-70mm zoom with a large maximum aperture.
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...
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.
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.
This is as good as it gets for an own-brand Canon standard zoom
Looking for a Canon 24-70mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.
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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