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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens Compared to the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Lens
| Specifications | Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens | Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2012 | 2002 |
| Year Discontinued | 2012 | |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 18/13 | 16/13 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 84° - 34° | 84° – 34° |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 74° - 29° | 74° – 29° |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 53° - 19°30' | 53° – 19°30' |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-22 | f/2.8-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 8 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 28.4 oz (805g) | 33.5 oz (950g) |
| Actual Weight | 28.4 oz (805g) | 32.1 oz (910g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 1.1 oz (30g) | 2.5 oz (70g) |
| In-Use Weight | 29.5 oz (835g) | 34.6 oz (980g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.48 x 4.45” (88.5 x 113mm) | 3.27 x 4.88” (83 x 124mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.45 x 4.72” (88 x 119.8mm) | 3.37 x 5.13” (85.6 x 130.2mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 5.97” (151.7mm) | 6.47” (164.3mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / Y | N / Y |
| Zoom Extension Length | 1.26” (31.9mm) | 1.34” (34.1mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 4.1 x 1.65” (104.1 x 41.8mm) | 4.24 x 3.34” (107.8 x 84.9mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 6.09 - 7.35” (154.7 - 186.6mm) | 7.56 - 7.56” (191.9 - 191.9mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.09” / 0.92” (27.7mm / 23.4mm) | 0.91” / 0.93” (23.2mm / 23.7mm) |
| Filter Size | 82mm UV ► CP ► | 77mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Ring USM | Ring USM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 105° | 132° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Window | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 14.96” (380mm) | 14.96” (380mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 13.98” / 14.09” (355mm / 358mm) | 14.61” / 14.61” (371mm / 371mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.21x | 0.29x |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | 0.63-0.18x | 0.63-0.18x |
| Magnification Range with 25mm Ext Tube | 0.74-0.41x | 1.25-0.4x |
| Magnification Range with 500D Closeup Lens | 0.40- 0.13x | |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 60° | 60° |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | Y | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / EW-88C Buy ► | Y / EW-83F Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / Y | Y / Y |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / LP1219 Buy ► | Y / LP1219 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 24mm = 2.96' 28mm = 3.35' 35mm = 4.16' 50mm = 5.77' 70mm = 7.78' |
24mm = 3.17' 28mm = 3.51' 35mm = 4.35' 50mm = 6.05' 70mm = 8.11' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 24mm = 903mm 28mm = 1021mm 35mm = 1269mm 50mm = 1760mm 70mm = 2371mm |
24mm = 966mm 28mm = 1069mm 35mm = 1325mm 50mm = 1844mm 70mm = 2471mm |
| Review | Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens | Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Lens |
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