Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

$1,280
24-70 mm
autofocus 2.9x zoom lens
f/2.8
fixed aperture Canon L Series Professional Canon USM Built in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 972 users at B&H Photo Video

"This lens is a very versatile utility lens. Very quick focusing and nice sharp pictures at most focal lenths."

"High Quality, fast, superb images. No need to think twice before purchasing."

"I found the lens to be too heavy and everything I shot was out to focus. I sent it back to Canon and the lens was the same when it was returned."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Canon 6D, Canon 5D Mark III and Canon 1D X.

horizontal angle of view
73.7 - 28.8°
24-70mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.6x crop factor) cameras such as the Canon T3i, Canon 60D and Canon 650D.

horizontal angle of view
49.8 - 18.1°
38.5-113mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Fixed aperture
	The same aperture at all focal lengths

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

	Great wide angle lens
	24 mm

The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) wide angle lenses

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

Cons

The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

	Poor telephoto lens
	70 mm

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	24 mm
	Max focal length	70 mm
	Zoom range	2.9x
	Magnification	1:3.5 (0.3x)
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/2.8
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/2.8	above average
	Tele maximum	f/22
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	Canon USM	above average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Canon EF (Full-frame)
	Length	124 mm
	Diameter	83 mm
	Filter size	77 mm
	Weight	1 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	73.7°	above average
	Telephoto horizontal	28.8°
	Wide vertical	53.1°
	Telephoto vertical	19.5°
	Wide diagonal	84.1°	above average
	Telephoto diagonal	34.3°
Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	52.4°
	Telephoto horizontal	19.1°
	Wide vertical	36.4°
	Telephoto vertical	12.9°
	Wide diagonal	61.2°
	Telephoto diagonal	22.9°

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ron

(4:49 PM, April 08, 2013)

I used the 24-70 a couple weeks ago photographing 4 teens pre-prom for a total of 98 in all.All 98 shots came out subperb, I did use a tripod.

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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

Pros

The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) wide angle lenses

Cons

The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM lens?

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