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Canon EF 24–70mm f/2.8L II USM vs Canon RF 24–70mm F2.8L IS USM

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CanonEF 24–70mm f/2.8L II USMCanonRF 24–70mm F2.8L IS USM
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2012September 2019
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–70 mm24–70 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical construction18 elements in 13 groups21 elements in 15 groups
Special elementsThree aspherical elements, two UD elements and one Super UD elementThree glass-moulded aspherical elements and three UD elements
CoatingsFluorine on the front surface of the first element and rear surface of the last elementASC anti-reflection coating and fluorine coating
DiaphragmNine blades with a circular apertureNine blades with circular aperture
Angle of viewFull-frame horizontal 74°–29°; vertical 53°–19°30′; diagonal 84°–34°Full-frame horizontal 74°–29°, vertical 53°–19°30′ and diagonal 84°–34°
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon RF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon EF cameras, including full-frame and APS-C DSLRsCanon EOS R cameras; full-frame image circle. RF optical model distinct from EF24–70mm F2.8L generations and RF28–70mm F2.8 IS STM
Adaptor supportCanon UK supports EOS M cameras with an EF-EOS M mount adaptor–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.38 m0.21 m
Maximum magnification0.21×0.3×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailRing-type USM with full-time manual overrideNano USM autofocus; electronic full-time manual focus. Maker rear-focusing design does not change lens length while focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; filter thread does not rotate during focusing (DPReview)Maker minimum focus distance 0.21 m at 24 mm; Photography Blog reports 0.38 m at 70 mm. AF/MF mode distinction unpublished and omitted
Magnification detailMaximum 0.21× at 70 mmMaker maximum magnification 0.30× at 32 mm; no unpublished AF/MF distinction inferred
Stabilisation detailNo optical image stabilisation (DPReview and OpticalLimits)Lens optical IS rated five stops under CIPA guidelines at 70 mm with EOS R; body stabilisation is separate
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter88.5 mm88.5 mm
Length113 mm125.7 mm
Weight805 g900 g
ControlsSeparate focus and zoom rings; zoom lock leverZoom and focus rings, customisable lens control ring, AF/MF and IS switches; Japan maker offers a paid control-ring de-click service
Zoom designLens extends when zoomed towards 70 mm; zoom lock holds the 24 mm position (DPReview)Extending zoom barrel; dimensions measured retracted
Filter detail–82 mm front filter thread
Weather resistanceDust and moisture resistant structure at the mount, switch panel and zoom ringDust and moisture resistant construction requires attachment to a camera; cannot completely prevent dust or water ingress and is not waterproof
Dimensions detail88.5 mm maximum diameter × 113 mm length in the retracted stateApproximately 88.5 mm maximum diameter × 125.7 mm length, retracted
Weight detail–Approximately 900 g lens
Lens hoodEW-88CEW-88E
In the boxLens, E-82 U front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, EW-88C hood, LP1219 case and user manualUK maker store lists lens, EW-88E hood, LP1222 case, Lens Dust Cap RF and E-82 II front cap
Release detailMarketed in September 2012 according to Canon Camera MuseumSeptember 2019 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum; original Japan maker announcement gives late September. Exact worldwide first retail day is not inferred. Co-sold standard zooms are alternatives, with no inferred successor link

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