Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

The legendary professional standard zoom lens

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 15
Performance 18
Durability 18
Price 10
Usability 18
Brand Canon
Model 8014A002

Key Features

OPTICS 16 elements in 13 groups with aspherical and UD glass elements
APERTURE Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range
AUTOFOCUS Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) for fast, silent AF
DIAPHRAGM 8-blade circular aperture for smooth background blur
CONSTRUCTION L-series professional build with dust and moisture resistance
ZOOM Versatile 24-70mm focal length for wide to portrait
FOCUSING Internal focusing system with full-time manual override
COATING Super Spectra coatings to minimize ghosting and flare
FILTER 77mm filter thread diameter
MIN FOCUS Minimum focusing distance of 0.38m (1.25 ft)
MOUNT Canon EF mount for full-frame and APS-C DSLRs
WEATHER SEALING High-grade weather sealing for professional field use
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with all Canon EOS DSLR cameras

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 24-70mm
Maximum Aperture f/2.8
Minimum Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 16 elements in 13 groups
Diaphragm Blades 8
Minimum Focus Distance 0.38m
Maximum Magnification 0.29x
Filter Size 77mm
Focus Motor Ring USM
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 950g
Dimensions 83.2 x 123.5 mm