Canon
EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM
The EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM lands as a solid mid-range camera lense, built around f/2.8.
59/100
f/2.8Canon EFFull frameStandard zoom0.21xUSM
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Why we rate it
- Constant aperture (zoom)
- AF/MF switch
- No in-lens stabilisation
- No weather sealed
Score profile
Scored against the camera lenses classWhere the EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Mount and format
MountCanon EF
FormatFull frame
Optics
Focal length min24 mm
Focal length max70 mm
Lens typeStandard zoom
Max aperturef/2.8
Max aperture (f-number)2.8
Constant aperture (zoom)Yes
Focusing
Min focus distance0.38
Max magnification0.21
Autofocus motorUSM
Controls
AF/MF switchYes
More specs
Aperture min2
Image stabilizationYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowEF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USMNIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
| CanonEF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USMThis page | NikonNIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59 /100Better | 58 /100 |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon Z |
| Format | Full frame | — |
| Weight | — | 630 g |
Who it's for
Is the EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable camera lense for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need in-lens stabilisation, in which case a higher-tier camera lense is the better call.
Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
good
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 59/100 against other camera lenses, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM?
Its constant aperture (zoom) stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM?
The Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM scores 60/100 versus this one at 59/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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