Canon
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
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Canon
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

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differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Slightly more magnification 1:3.5 (0.3x) vs 1:4.5 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 30% larger in your photo
Slightly better telephoto 70 mm vs 35 mm
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 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more zoom 2.9x vs 2.2x
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 More than 30% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly cheaper $1,280.00 vs $1,699.00
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 The best price we've seen is $419 cheaper (more than 20% less)
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Fisheye lens Yes vs No
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 Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images
Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 1 kg
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 More than 30% lighter
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$699
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$699
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Compare the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Advantages

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

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

Wide angle lens

$2,299
Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Wide angle lens

$759
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$594
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Cheaper
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Magnification Less magnification
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

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