- Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture allows hand-held shooting in low light
- Superb image quality with edge to edge sharpness and clarity
- Ultrasonic motor for fast, accurate focusing with full-time manual focusing
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens
The definitive award winning standard zoom lens. With exceptional image quality and fast f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout its zoom range, it’s the ideal partner for full-frame EOS cameras.
- Part of Canon’s flagship L Series lens range, made using the finest optics
- Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture ensures great shots in low light
- Fast, quiet autofocus with ring USM for full-time manual focusing
- Circular 9-blade diaphragm helps produce attractive background blur
- Super spectra coating reduces flare and ghosting
- 82mm filter diameter
- Dust and moisture resistant construction
- Supplied with lens hood and lens pouch
The EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM is one of the most popular  with the latest advances in optical design. The updated optics provide significant reductions in chromatic aberration and reduced colour blur resulting in less time for image post production. Edge-to-edge sharpness usually only found in prime lenses is visible thanks to three aspherical elements which counteract each of the individual internal aberrations, so images are exceptionally sharp.
Which subjects is the 24-70 for?
This type of ‘standard’ zoom range is ideal as a workhorse lens, meaning it can be pointed at a wide range of subjects from portraits and travel, to landscapes and cityscapes. The bright constant aperture allows you to continue shooting in low light, whilst the zoom range spans a useful range.
This professional quality standard zoom lens offers outstanding image quality and a fast constant f/2.8 aperture. The EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM is an L-series lens with a reputation among professional photographers as being the go to zoom option for a variety of subjects including portraits.The zoom boasts sharp optics and the ability to be used in almost any environment. As one of the trinity of fast aperture lenses, it is a perfect companion to any full-frame . Match with the  and  for the complete set of trinity lenses from Canon.
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Zoom Lens Specifications
| Lens Type | wide angle to short telephoto zoom |
| Focal length range | 24-70mm |
| Aperture range | f/2.8 – f/22 |
| Image stabilisation | NA |
| Angle of view | Angle of view (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) 74° – 29°. 53° – 19°30′, 84° – 34° |
| Lens construction (elements/groups) | 8/13 |
| Filter Size | 82 mm |
| Compatible cameras | Â |
| Dimensions | 88.5 x 113mm |
| Weight | 805g |
| Offers: N/A |
| Offer Category: Camera Lenses |
| Offer Product Type: Canon Lenses EF mount |
| Autofocus: Yes |
| Aperture ring: N/A |
| Constant Aperture: Yes |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
| Colour: N/A |
| Diameter (mm): 89 |
| Length (mm): 113 |
| Weight (g): 805 |
| Distance scale: Yes |
| DoF scale: Yes |
| Elements: 18 |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: N/A |
| Focal length: 24 – 70 mm |
| Focus method: N/A |
| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: Yes |
| Groups: 13 |
| Hood supplied: Yes |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
| Lens mount: N/A |
| Lens Materials: N/A |
| Maximum focal length: 70 |
| Maximum magnification: 0.21 |
| Maximum aperture (number): 2.8 |
| Maximum aperture (text): N/A |
| Max Format size: N/A |
| Minimum focal length: 24 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 0.38 |
| Minimum aperture (number): 22 |
| Minimum aperture (text): N/A |
| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: 9 |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: N/A |
| Tripod collar: N/A |
| Lens type: N/A |
| Wide/Tele: N/A |
| Lens Level: N/A |
| Best For: N/A |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: Yes |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: N/A |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: Yes |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: N/A |
| Best For Astro: N/A |
| Best For Street: Yes |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: N/A |
| Zoom lock: Yes |
| Zoom method: N/A |
| Notes: N/A |
















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