Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM vs Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM and Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM.
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Product |
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM |
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Name | Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM | Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
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Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM |
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Release Year | 2012 | 2019 |
| Release Date | 2012-11-06 | 2019-02-14 |
| MSRP | 1499 USD | N/A |
| Last known price | 999 USD | 2099 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM |
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS 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 RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon RF |
| 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 RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Ring-Type Ultrasonic | Nano Ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 38 cm | 21 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,7 | 0,3 |
Aperture |
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM |
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
Optics |
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM |
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Construction | 15 elements / 12 groups | 21 elements / 15 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | 3 aspherical + 3 UD elements |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM |
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS 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 |
Yes |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | 5 stops |
Physical |
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM |
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Length | 93 mm | 126 mm |
| Weight | 600 gr | 900 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM |
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | EW-83L | EW-88E |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
