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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

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Focal Length Description F/2.8L USM
Lens Type Standard
Compatible Mountings Canon EF
Camera Lens Description 70 millimetres

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  • EF mount; standard zoom lens; Comes with Lens Cap E77U, Rear Lens Cap, Lens Hood EW-83F, Soft Lens Case 1219.
  • Ultra-low Dispersion glass with Fluorite elements; inner focusing ring; full-time manual focus; aspherical lens
  • 24-70mm focal length
  • f/2.8 constant maximum aperture
  • UltraSonic Motor (USM) AF actuator
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  • Lens Cap E77U, Rear Lens Cap, Lens Hood EW-83F,
  • Product Description

    Product Description

    Filter size: 77 mm, Closest Focusing Distance: 1.25 feet.

    From the Manufacturer

    The Canon EF 24-70mm standard zoom lens does what many pros thought couldn't be done--it replaces the L-series 28-70mm f/2.8 lens with something even better. The lens offers extended coverage to an ultra-wide-angle 24mm, making it ideal for digital as well as film shooters. The new processing unit, meanwhile, makes the autofocus (AF) faster than ever. And thanks to the two aspherical elements and a totally new UD glass element, the optics are far superior to the earlier lens. Sealed and gasketed against dust and moisture, the EF 24-70mm lens carries a one-year warranty.

    • Focal length: 24-70mm
    • Maximum aperture: 1:2.8
    • Lens construction: 16 elements in 13 groups
    • Diagonal angle of view: 74 to 29 degrees
    • Focus adjustment: Front-focusing method
    • Closest focusing distance: 1.25 feet
    • Zoom system: Rotating type
    • Filter size: 77mm
    • Dimensions: 3.3 inches in diameter, 4.9 inches long
    • Weight: 2.1 pounds The Canon EF 24-70mm standard zoom lens does what many pros thought couldn't be done--it replaces the L-series 28-70mm f/2.8 lens with something even better. The lens offers extended coverage to an ultra-wide-angle 24mm, making it ideal for digital as well as film shooters. The new processing unit, meanwhile, makes the autofocus (AF) faster than ever. And thanks to the two aspherical elements and a totally new UD glass element, the optics are far superior to the earlier lens. Sealed and gasketed against dust and moisture, the EF 24-70mm lens carries a one-year warranty.

    Customer reviews

    4.2 out of 5 stars
    4.2 out of 5
    742 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, sharpness, and build quality of the lens. They mention that it's a great all round lens, with fantastic optics and depth of field. They appreciate the color, zoom range, and performance. However, some complain about the weight. Opinions are mixed on focus, and value.

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    222 customers mention188 positive34 negative

    Customers like the quality of the lens. They say it's a fantastic lens, with incredible color, contrast, and a good portrait lens. The build quality is superior, and the optics are fantastic. It's also a great all-around lens, and has an awesome aperture. Customers also say that the lens is easy to carry and gives surprisingly great sharp photos.

    "...Solid construction. It's built like a tank. A huge leap from the 18-55mm kit lens that came with the camera.Cons:..." Read more

    "...Macro- This lens can function as a macro lens, although it does not replace a dedicated macro lens it does a good job...." Read more

    "...The reason to use this on a crop body would be for the excellent build quality, weather sealing, and most importantly, (I think) the macro feature...." Read more

    "...I can think of to knock this lens on is that while it makes a wonderful portrait lens, it's a bit too sharp for that sometimes... and, I have..." Read more

    74 customers mention67 positive7 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it has a very smooth bokeh, and the focus is really sharp. They also appreciate the impressive macro results at.7x, making it ideal for flowers and small products.

    "...mm 1:4-5.6 L lens and BOTH lenses gave me super photos... clarity, sharpness, great action shots, and the DOF is fantastic!..." Read more

    "...Excellent color and contrast3) The bokeh in portraits is very smooth4) Full time manual focus is available, which is nice to have..." Read more

    "...The lens is great for full-frame and is as sharp as can be expected...." Read more

    "...I must say the lens is still sharp as ever. Since my review in August this lens has been with me on several trips around California...." Read more

    69 customers mention64 positive5 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the color of the lens. They mention that the color and contrast is outstanding, the bokeh background really was impressive, and the pictures look great. The contrast is much better than they have with some of their other lenses. The build quality, the feel, the color, sharpness, autofocus speed, and look of the product are great. It is versatile and useful, with very high quality pictures.

    "...Colors and sharpness are right on...." Read more

    "...It's very versatile and useful, with very high quality pictures, which is why so many professionals use this lens. I can't recommend this lens enough." Read more

    "...Contrast- With this lens the contrast is much better then I have with some of my other lenses when taking a photo where one are is shaded and..." Read more

    "...Saturation, contrast and color accuracy are insane. It chose an aperture of f/4, though, which didn't give me much DOF to work with... but wow...." Read more

    56 customers mention43 positive13 negative

    Customers like the zoom range of the camera lens. They say it has a very useful focal range, and is a perfect range for the zoom to function as an everyday lens. Some mention that the lens is fast, quiet, and has non-existent zoom creep. Overall, most are satisfied with the zoom capabilities and performance of the lens.

    "...It is a perfect range to keep on the camera most of the time.I guess I now have some "regular" zoom lenses for sale, LOL!" Read more

    "...Lightning fast auto focus6) Versatile zoom range (at least for my needs - your mileage may vary)7) Solid construction...." Read more

    "...The lens is great for full-frame and is as sharp as can be expected...." Read more

    "...Focus ring and zoom ring are very smooth on mine, but the 24-28mm range seems a bit more resistant...." Read more

    38 customers mention33 positive5 negative

    Customers like the performance of the lens. They say it works well in low light conditions, produces great results, and works seamlessly. It is weather-sealed and has never had any problems with it. It also works well for all photographic needs and produces very pleased with the output. Customers also mention that the lens works well at all f/stops and is very sharp at 3.2.

    "...It's very versatile and useful, with very high quality pictures, which is why so many professionals use this lens. I can't recommend this lens enough." Read more

    "...On a crop sensor the lens still performs great, and balances well on the higher quality (and heavier) cameras like the 70d...." Read more

    "...I can't tell you how much I love this lens, and my work has dramatically improved since I got it...." Read more

    "...exposure and white balance, I took a few shots and was very pleased with the output...." Read more

    79 customers mention54 positive25 negative

    Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera lens. Some mention that the focus speed and accuracy are very good, while others say that the auto focus is incredibly slow and often back focuses. Some say that there is a slight back focusing issue in some distances, and that the plane of focus is narrow.

    "...It is quiet, quick to focus and even with the poor lighting, was not hunting all over the place trying to focus...." Read more

    "...The bokeh in portraits is very smooth4) Full time manual focus is available, which is nice to have5) Lightning fast auto focus..." Read more

    "...I mailed the lens to Irvine, CA, I received the lens back with a loose focus ring and the accompanying letter said "Your product has been examined..." Read more

    "...to the new Canon 70-200mm II L Lens in terms of sharpness and fast focusing...." Read more

    74 customers mention42 positive32 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the camera lens. Some mention that it's an amazing bang for the buck, and the price matches its quality. However, others say that the cost is not cheap, and you get what you pay for. The pick up detail is very lacking, especially at the long end, and it't as good as a true macro. It's also sorely underpowered.

    "...Over all this lens is well worth the money, if you need a medium telephoto lens for nature photography or event photography don't hesitate to buy..." Read more

    "...2) Cost - not cheap, but then again, you get what you pay for...." Read more

    "Excellent lens. The price match up its quality, probably the best lens in its range. I used SIGMA and they don not metch up for sharness and quality...." Read more

    "...the zoom range is perfect. Its built like a tank, its worth every penny...." Read more

    73 customers mention19 positive54 negative

    Customers find the weight of the camera lens to be heavy. They say it's not light, and it'll be the one lens you carry around. Some customers also mention that the lens is back breakingly heavy, making it impractical to lug around for casual photography.

    "...Once you use these L lenses you cannot go back!!!This lens IS heavy, but not a problem to handhold and carry for any length of time...." Read more

    "...This lens is *HEAVY*. Then again, you knew that when you bought it. :)..." Read more

    "...For those that complain about the weight. It's heavy yes, but its a good heavy...." Read more

    "...It's not heavy. It's not even close to heavy. What's heavy is this lens, with a 5d-II body, a battery grip, a 580-EX and a light sphere...." Read more

    Sharp, sturdy and versatile
    5 Stars
    Sharp, sturdy and versatile
    I enjoy landscape, travel and macro photography and felt the 24-70 4L IS USM would be a good fit for me. Here's what I thought about it after several months of use.BUILD is excellent: quality plastics, weather seals, attractive semi-matte finish and sturdy metal mount. Electrical switches are beefy and nearly impossible to inadvertently change. The ribbed rubber zoom and focus rings are large and grippy, and positioned similarly to my 17- 40L and 70-200 4L IS. Appearance is similar to the 24-105L but slightly shorter and lighter. It feels solid and balanced on my 6D.FOCUS is internal so the barrel doesn't rotate or change in length. AF is blazing fast and accurate on my 6D. Manual focus is always active (no switch flip required), smooth and finely pitched, allowing precise adjustments.ZOOMING is accomplished via a single nested barrel. Zoom action is smooth but slightly stiff between 50 and 70. There is no zoom drift when pointed up or down so the barrel lock at 24mm seems superfluous. However, zooms tend to loosen with use so maybe I'll appreciate the lock a few years from now.OPTICAL PERFORMANCE at F4 is sharp edge to edge. Center frame is similar to my 24-105 4L but corners are vastly improved. The best overall performance is at 24mm and 70mm, with slight deterioration at 50mm. This lens required +5 Microadjustment (MA) at 24mm for optimal sharpness (was front focusing). The long end was tack sharp at default (0). In contrast, my 24-105 4L is sharp at defaults (0) and required no MA on my 6D or 5D MKII.There is a small amount of light falloff or corner darkening at 24mm and F4 but noticeably better in this regard than the 24-105 4L. Light falloff at 70mm is about the same as the 24-105L. Stopping down to F5.6 renders light falloff inconsequential. I don't notice light falloff unless testing on a white wall.The most noticeable improvement over the 24-105L is the near absence of barrel distortion at 24mm. My ocean horizons are true! Chromatic Aberration (CA) is also reduced: a tiny amount of color fringing is visible via pixel peeking in corners at 24mm, but almost nothing at longer settings. It certainly bests my 24-105 4L in this regard.Sunsets, spotlights and other bright light sources exhibit little to no flare. Flare resistant is markedly better than the 24-105L, making blazing Hawaiian sunsets a snap! However, use of the included EW-82L hood is recommended for protection from stray light, raindrops and doggie noses. This hood sports rayon flocking, matte black paint matched to the lens and petal cutouts. It has a lock release button but is a little loose and will come off with a light whack or firm rub on a beer gut. I prefer the snug fit of the EW-82H, the OEM hood for the 24-105 4L IS USM. And, yes, the EW-82H fits the 24-70 4L perfectly albeit slightly deeper. There is absolutely no vignette so it's staying on my 24-70 4L.Macro results are impressive at .7x, making it ideal for flowers, small products and artwork. Press and hold the macro switch while turning the zoom past 70mm to engage macro range. Combined with Hybrid Image Stabilization I got sharp free standing flower shots I normally need a tripod for. I still prefer a tripod for such shots but being able to get a sharp impromptu macro is a wonderful feature for travelers.IMAGE STABILIZATION (IS) gave me three additional stops of hand holdable range at 70mm, sometimes four on a good day (no coffee and 8 hours sleep!). The big deal is Hybrid Image Stabilization compensating for both up-and-down and swaying forward and back movements. The swaying back and forth movement often foiled my attempts at shooting museum artwork where tripods weren't allowed, so a welcome feature along with auto panning mode.In a quiet room, I can't hear the IS mechanism while using the camera. IS is only audible if I place my ear directly on the lens. So quieter than the IS unit in the 24-105 4L USM (audible as soft grinding in quiet rooms).LAST BLURB: I had to calibrate (MA) this lens for optimal sharpness. Once dialed in, images were satisfyingly sharp, contrasty and vivid from edge to edge. The game changer--and the main reason to pick this lens over the 24-105L--is the macro and Hybrid IS features. It's basically two lenses in one--normal zoom and macro--and lets me leave my macro lens at home when traveling light. Finally, the most frequent criticism of this lens is the high selling price ($1499). As of August 31, 2014, Canon reduced MAP to $999, making this a darn sweet deal.
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2011
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    5.0 out of 5 stars NICE lens!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2011
    Normally I write reviews almost immediately after getting the item. The lens came REALLY fast, three days BEFORE it was supposed to arrive. However, it was gloomy, dark and raining! After work I donned raincoat and boots and went out shooting my dogs playing in the field. The photos were very good, but I couldn't call them great. I was certainly hoping it was the weather so I decided to do some testing the second evening, still rainy, dark and gloomy. I used this lens as well as a "decent" zoom with the same range. When I looked at these photos, I was feeling better.
    Today it finally stopped raining and got much brighter. Again, I took an assortment of lenses with me, tried them all and I can now say I LOVE this lens!!! I already have the 70mm - 300mm 1:4-5.6 L lens and BOTH lenses gave me super photos... clarity, sharpness, great action shots, and the DOF is fantastic! I did have to play with the lighting post shooting, but it was hard to tell if the greenery was off because of the lens OR because we have had more than a week of rain and gloom during the Spring growth!
    I have a Canon Rebel T2i, and I NEVER use the video because I hate the results... I tried it with this lens and it was really great!
    Later the sun actually came out and I went flower shooting in my garden. Even with a breeze and handheld, I got the most amazing shots! Colors and sharpness are right on.
    I am a hobby photographer, shooting mostly action shots of my dogs playing, some macro shots of my gardens, and nature shots while camping and kayaking. I absolutely HATE to get home and look at my photos and find they are just missing something. After getting the 200 L lens, I had to move up with my zooms as well and I am not sorry at all!!! Once you use these L lenses you cannot go back!!!
    This lens IS heavy, but not a problem to handhold and carry for any length of time. It is quiet, quick to focus and even with the poor lighting, was not hunting all over the place trying to focus. It is a perfect range to keep on the camera most of the time.
    I guess I now have some "regular" zoom lenses for sale, LOL!
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    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2010
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    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2010
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    KeensightPhotography
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well priced yet premium quality standard zoom.
    Reviewed in Canada on June 12, 2019
    Style: 24-70mm f/4.0LVerified Purchase
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    KeensightPhotography
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well priced yet premium quality standard zoom.
    Reviewed in Canada on June 12, 2019
    I'm a part time professional photographer, and a self-labelled prime lens snob. However, in the interests of client satisfaction, for certain gigs I needed more flexibility than 3 prime lenses could offer.

    Initially I believed an f4 maximum aperture would be a handicap. This proves to be false, in the case of this lens. When mounted on a full frame body, performance seems superior even to the f2.8...

    Breakdown of pros and cons:

    Pros:
    -extremely well priced
    -optically delivers better results than a borrowed f2.8L
    -quiet and responsive AF usable even for video.
    -IS seems effective down to about 1/15 sec.
    -macro switch is a nice touch, though takes some getting used to
    -lightweight and relatively discreet
    -rugged enough to be caught in a shower/use in dusty natural environments

    Cons:
    My version arrived in a plain box with no warranty card. I'm assuming it's a grey import.
    -zoom action feels a little coarse, would be problematic for serious movie making.
    -external zoom can be annoying when using on a light body such as RP or crop sensor.
    -macro is useful, but the switch is a little worrisome until user becomes habituated.
    -the styling is a bit old fashioned which is not surprising. This is not a recent iteration but a tried and tested formula. I tend to tape over the logos and superfluous writing in any case so this is a non-issue for me.

    My uses:
    -Hobby, including aviation and nature/landscape shots.
    -location photography for events and commercial purposes
    -weddings, as a wide and close portrait/group lens when moving around is not an option.

    Perfect for a hobby photographer to take on a stroll. It would more than deliver great results under wide ranging conditions... even on a crop sensor body the lens would provide a good focal range and a relatively decent weight ratio.
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    Ian Brown
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great value
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 5, 2017
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    Rohit Verma
    5.0 out of 5 stars SHARP SHARP CANON IS CANON
    Reviewed in India on March 4, 2015
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    Reviewed in Canada on October 20, 2023
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    sriram
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Walk around lens
    Reviewed in India on April 1, 2015
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    sriram
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Walk around lens
    Reviewed in India on April 1, 2015
    Actually, i've upgraded from 24-105L with this lens. Even though the latter is a much preferred option as a walk around lens, that would suit a full frame body like 6D/5D etc but for a cropped sensor body like my 70D this is ultimate. fantastic tack sharp pictures, moderate wide to portraits and last but not the least 'macro' function is really superb. overall, i would say, this 24-70D is an ideal L grade all purpose lens.

    Pros: No lens creep (has lens lock), great optics, weather resistant, macro capability, great price
    Cons: None
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