Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM vs Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM and Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM .

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Product
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Name Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Release Year 2012 2002
Release Date
MSRP 1499 USD 1449 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 38 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,7
Aperture
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 16 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Focal Length 24-70 mm 24-70 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm 46 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 83 mm 83 mm
Length 93 mm 123 mm
Weight 600 gr 950 gr
Other
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83L EW-83F
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A