The Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS (left) and RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS (right), at 70mm. Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM: The f/2.8 version of the 70-200mm L lens is very compact for a fast telephoto at just 5.75″ (146mm) long and 2.35lbs (1070g). This is several inches shorter and nearly 400g lighter than the latest EF 70-200mm f/2.8L.
Gary Wolstenholme reviews this ultra-wide angle 14mm f/2.8L II USM lens for Canon full-frame cameras. Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Lens Review. Used Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II USM.
Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens. The same lenses are shown rearranged below (retaining height order) in their fully extended states with their lens hoods in place. Here is a similar comparison with the addition of a couple of f/4 lenses:
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Review Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM Review Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Review Tamron 24mm F2.8 OSD M1:2 (F051) Review Tamron SP 24
Reviews / Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens Review; Used Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II USM. Heavily Used £559. Used Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM. Heavily Used £354.
xXtGp. Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Review Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM Review Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Review Tamron 24mm F2.8 OSD M1:2 (F051) Review Tamron SP 24
0.18. Filter Diameter (mm) 77. Maximum Diameter x Length (mm) 83.2 x 117.6. Weight (g) 880. This large-aperture zoom lens features the sharpness and image performance of a single focal length lens with a constant, large aperture of f/2.8 throughout the entire zoom range. The optical system includes an ultra-precision ground and polished glass
The Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8 USM L is a discontinued lens introduced back in late 1993. The lens has been replaced by the EF 24-70mm f/2.8 USM L (see separate review) in late 2002. As a designated L class lens it is primarily intended for professional users but its was affordable enough for many serious amateurs - and it's more so now on the used
The same when Canon released EF 24-70 f/2.8 to replaced 28-70 f/2.8, other manufacturers followed Canon, Nikon produced 24-70 f/2.8 ED AF-S, Sigma released 24-70 f/2.8 EX DG. This 24-70 f/2.8 is my favorite when paired it with full frame like 5D, ergonomic is so great, fits perfectly in my hand.
The EF 24-70/2.8 L mk ii PLUS the EF-RF basic adapter weighs 915g and is 137mm long. The RF 24-105/4 L weighs 700g and is 107mm long. This is quite a difference (half a pound and 1.2 inches) so if size matters to you, take this into consideration.
canon ef 24 70mm f 2.8 l ii usm review