Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II USM

Professional Standard Zoom Lens for EOS DSLRs

Overview

The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM is a high-performance standard zoom lens designed for Canon EOS DSLR cameras. As part of Canon's prestigious L-series, this lens offers a versatile focal length range, constant f/2.8 aperture, and superior optical performance, making it ideal for a wide range of photographic applications, including landscapes, portraits, events, and everyday shooting.

Key Features

Versatile Zoom Range

• 24-70mm Focal Length: Covers a wide zoom range from wide-angle to short telephoto, making it suitable for various shooting situations, from landscapes and portraits to travel and events.
• Constant f/2.8 Aperture: Provides consistent exposure settings throughout the zoom range, allowing for excellent low-light performance and depth-of-field control.

Superior Optical Performance

• Advanced Optical Design: Features 18 elements in 13 groups, including one Super UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) element and two UD elements to minimize chromatic aberrations, along with three aspherical elements to reduce distortions.
• Fluorine Coating: Reduces flare and ghosting, enhancing contrast and clarity even in challenging lighting conditions.

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• Ring-Type USM (Ultrasonic Motor): Provides fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance, ideal for both still photography and video recording.
• Full-Time Manual Focus: Allows manual focus adjustments even in AF mode, providing greater control over focusing.

Specifications

• Model: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
• Mount Type: Canon EF mount (Full-Frame and APS-C)
• Focal Length: 24-70mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Elements/Groups: 18 elements in 13 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 9, rounded
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.38 m (1.25 ft)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.21x
• Filter Diameter: 82mm
• Dimensions: 88.5 x 113 mm (3.48 x 4.45 in)
• Weight: 805 g (1.77 lbs)

Additional Benefits

Professional Build Quality

• L-Series Durability: Part of Canon’s professional L-series, known for its superior build quality and performance.
• Weather-Sealed Design: Dust and moisture-resistant construction ensures reliability in challenging environments.
• Fluorine Coating: Applied to the front and rear elements to resist fingerprints, dust, water, oil, and other contaminants, making it easier to keep clean.

Enhanced Control and Usability

• Manual Focus Override: Full-time manual focus allows for precise focus adjustments even when AF is engaged.
• Zoom Lock Switch: Prevents the lens barrel from extending under its own weight when being carried.