Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM is faster by 10.3 stops (f/2.8 vs f/100.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM is lighter by 765g.
- Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM goes wider (24mm vs 100mm).
- Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM reaches further (400mm vs 70mm).
- Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM is the newer design (2014 vs 2012).
| Spec | EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM | EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 24-70mm (wider) | 100-400mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/100.0 |
| Released | 2012 | 2014 |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 13 | 16 |
| Af motor | USM | USM |
| Elements | 18 | 21 |
| Weight g | 805.0 (lighter) | 1570.0 |
| Filter mm | 82 | 77 |
| Length mm | 113.0 | 193.0 |
| Diameter mm | 88.5 | 94.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.38 (closer focusing) | 0.98 |
| Max magnification | 0.21 | 0.31 |
| 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
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
The EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM is a telephoto zoom with a twist-to-zoom design, improved optics and image stabilization. It replaced the push-pull original and suits wildlife and sports.
Pros
- Twist zoom ring
- Sharp across the range
- Effective stabilization
- Weather-sealed
Cons
- Variable aperture
- Heavy for a zoom (about 1.6 kg)
- Large