Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM vs Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM and Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM.

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Product
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Name Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Release Year 2012 1996
Release Date 2012-11-06
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 999 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 17-35mm 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 f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 42 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,7
Aperture
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 15 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Focal Length 24-70 mm 17-35 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm 18 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 83 mm 83 mm
Length 93 mm 95 mm
Weight 600 gr 545 gr
Other
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 17-35mm 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-83E
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A