Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
| Spec | EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM | SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tamron |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 24-70mm | 24-70mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2012 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 13 | n/a |
| Af motor | USM | USD |
| Elements | 18 | n/a |
| Weight g | 805.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 82 | 82 |
| Length mm | 113.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 88.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.38 | 0.38 |
| Max magnification | 0.21 | n/a |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
The second generation of Canon's pro standard zoom, with a constant f/2.8 aperture and weather sealing for demanding full-frame work.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Sharp across the zoom range
- Weather-sealed
- Wide-to-short-tele range
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Heavy (about 800 g)
- Large 82mm filter thread
Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
This 24-70mm f/2.8 full-frame fast standard zoom lens from Tamron fits Canon EF mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.