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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM II : Specifications and Opinions

The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM II is a standard lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2012 to 2026 (discontinued). The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM), it does not have image stabilization. The average price was 1490 €;

169 users have given it an average vote of 9.6 out of 10.

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This lens is available with the following mounts:

Canon EF: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Canon EF.

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Specifications
Focal lenght	24-70 mm
Angle of view	84.1 - 34.4°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	2.8
Aperture blades	8
Lenses/Groups	16 elements in 13 groups
Min. focus distance	0.38 metri
Reproduction ratio	0.29x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, external
Autofocus	Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM)
Internal Focus	No
Stabilization	No
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	82
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	805 g
Dimensions	88 x 113 mm
Production	2012 to 2026 (discontinued)
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Rednaxela

sent on 4 Agosto 2015

Pros: very sharp even wide open on all focal lengths, high contrasts, solid construction, reliable and fast AF

Cons: expensive, heavy, large 82mm filter thread, vignetting at 24mm (can be easily corrected in postprocessing). Compared to the old design of its predecessor the short lens hood can't provide much protection.

Opinion: The sharpest standard zoom for full frame. Brilliant colors and contrast. Expensive and heavy but the produced images are outstanding. AF hit rate is nearly 100%, fast and reliable. Compared to the old design of its predecessor (with its 'inverse' zooming) the short lens hood can't provide much protection. The 82mm filter thread may introduce additional costs for new larger filters.

Johnmwright

sent on 13 Febbraio 2013

Pros: very sharp at all settings, great contrast, accurate AF

Cons: filter size, price

Opinion: I lost most of my interest in primes after getting this lens. In fact I will sell my 50mm f/1.4 after getting the zoom. The zoom is really sharp with great contrast and good rendering. My friend has seen the onion ring bokeh from out-of-focus metallic objects, but I have not encountered this yet. I wanted to buy cheaper lenses but in the long run I decided this was still cheaper, lighter, and more convenient than a few primes. AF is fast and accurate, build is solid, and I like the size of the lens hood... it isn't too obnoxious like the one with the 17-40L. It fits in my bags without having to remove it. This is subjective, but I also like how it feels in my hands. The rings are well-placed and easy to locate by feel. It balances nicely on a 5D3. The downside for me is the filters. I hoped to avoid buying more and carrying more than one set, but in the end I think this lens is worth it.

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Il Corsaro

sent on 30 Ottobre 2026

Pros: All

Cons: Nothing

Opinion: I have 2 and I will use them until the end of my days! I have worked on it on all occasions: parties, folkloric and sporting events, ceremonies in general, interiors, portraits, landscapes and everything you can expect from a lens that is certainly professional and versatile, useful in all situations. Maybe there will be someone who does not share my opinion but in my opinion it is one of the best lenses produced by Canon.

Franco Pastorino

sent on 30 Ottobre 2026

Pros: Compactness, construction, sharpness

Cons: External zoom - lens hood

Opinion: Taken as a replacement for the mk1 2.8 here we are on another planet in terms of image quality. very sharp already at TA, it always behaves great in every situation. However, accustomed to the mammoth lens hood of the first version, here there has been a fall by Canon: we have gone from one very similar to that of the 70-200 2.8 to a very compact thing that basically does its job by exaggerating up to 35mm. I wouldn't think twice about looking for the lens hood of the first version, but they went from 77mm of front lens to 82, then NIET. I recently did a shooting in Milan and I shot in the studio next to 28-70 f2 RF and at 24-105 2.8IS RF. At 5.6 it is impossible to distinguish the three lenses if not looking at the metadata. Highly recommended optics.

Danylele

sent on 10 Giugno 2025

Pros: All

Cons: Nothing

Opinion: Embarrassing, fantastic lens, I've read reviews that say it's equivalent to three fixed ones put together even in sharpness factor, and what can I say, they're right.... Let's start with the sharpness, exceptional, stunning for a zoom, a little below the 70 200 f2.8 ii version that I own but the level is very high, and I come from tamron 24 70 g1 and g2, sigma art 24 70 and last but not least canon ef 24 105 f4 ii version (I'm talking about non-fixed zooms) The af even at very high levels, on canon r it behaves great, you took pictures of my son in motion and also of the dog running and they didn't miss a beat... The construction is also indisputable, like a true L series, in the hand gives a lot of security, you can feel the quality Regarding the quality of the image, the bokeh to be a zoom also here very very well, allows an excellent three-dimensionality of the image by detaching the planes very well... I was really satisfied with this lens, I walked around it for a long time looking for side ways (the others were stabilized) but the image quality released by this lens does not weigh the lack of stabilization in the slightest... Maybe who knows, further down the line an R5 that will overcome this problem

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