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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Cheaper $1,280.00 vs $2,099.00
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 The best price we've seen is $819 cheaper (around 40% 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 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Slightly lighter 0.8 kg vs 1 kg
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 Around 20% lighter
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 24-70mm 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

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 24-70mm f/2.8L II 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 Has image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks 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
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Fisheye lens

$1,499
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 24-70mm 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

$1,179
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 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II 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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the EF 24-70mm 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
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
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 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Length Shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM

Wide angle lens

$599
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

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