Canon have just announced a successor to their popular 24-70mm f2.8L lens. But how does the new version compare to the incumbent? Find out with this simple comparison chart.
| Canon 24-70mm f2.8L | Mark I | Mark II |
| Focal length and maximum aperture | 24-70mm 1:2.8 | 24-70mm 1:2.8 |
| Lens construction | 16 elements in 13 groups |
18 elements in 13 groups |
| Diagonal angle of view | 84° – 34° | 84° – 34° |
| Focus adjustment | Front-focusing method | Inner-focusing with USM |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.38m / 1.25 ft. | 0.38m / 1.25 ft. |
| Zoom system | Rotating Type | Rotating Type |
| Filter size | 77mm | 82mm |
| Max diameter x length | 83.2mm x 123.5mm / 3.3 x 4.9 in |
88.5 x 113mm / 3.5 x 4.4 in |
| Weight | 950g / 2.1 lbs | 805g / 28.4 oz | Approx cost | $1299 USD | $2299 USD |
Doesn’t tell us to much. To compare and see if it’s worth the extra thousand dollars we must see some pictures taken with the lens. Preferably by someone who knows what he’s doing…
Thanks for your comments Henri. I posted this on the day the new lens was announced – I don’t think any sample images were available then. I’m sure things are different now…