Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM vs Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM and Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM .
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Product |
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM |
Name | Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM | Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM |
Release Year | 2002 | 2012 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 1449 USD | 2029 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM |
Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Standard / Normal |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II 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 F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II 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 | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM |
Construction | 16 elements / 13 groups | 18 elements / 13 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II 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 | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM |
Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
Diameter | 83 mm | 89 mm |
Length | 123 mm | 113 mm |
Weight | 950 gr | 805 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM |
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 82 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | EW-83F | EW-88C |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |