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Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM vs Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is 5.8 mm shorter, 0.7 mm slimmer and 205 g lighter than the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM. The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II takes up 6 % less space.
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Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM

- Diameter × length
- 88.5 × 125.7 mm (3.48 × 4.95 in)
- Weight
- 900 g (31.7 oz)
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Price
- no recent price
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

- Diameter × length
- 87.8 × 119.9 mm (3.46 × 4.72 in)
- Weight
- 695 g (24.5 oz)
- Mount
- Sony E
- Price
- $2,448 at B&H Photo
Specifications compared
| RF 24-70mm F2.8 L | 24-70mm F2.8 GM II | |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24–70mm | 24–70mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 – f/22 | f/2.8 – f/22 |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Angle of view | 84° – 34° | 84° – 34° |
| Min. focus distance | 21 cm | 21 cm |
| Max. magnification | 0.3x | 0.32x |
| Optical design | 21 elements in 15 groups | 20 elements in 15 groups |
| Aperture blades | 9, rounded | 11, rounded |
| Stabilization | Yes (optical) | No |
| Filter size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Size (Ø x L) | 88.5 x 125.7 mm | 87.8 x 119.9 mm |
| Weight | 900 g | 695 g |
Values that differ are in bold. From the makers' published specifications.
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