Canon RF 24-70 mm f/2.8 L IS USM § 03 Head to head
Canon RF 24-70 mm f/2.8 L IS USM vs Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Canon 24–70mm f/2.8 has optical image stabilization. Sony 24–70mm f/2.8 is 205 g lighter.
The Canon RF 24-70 mm f/2.8 L IS USM is a 24–70mm f/2.8 zoom, and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is a 24–70mm f/2.8 zoom. On paper the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Canon RF 24-70 mm f/2.8 L IS USM 
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II 01
Key differences
Why is the Canon RF 24-70 mm f/2.8 L IS USM better than the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II?
- Has optical image stabilization
Why is the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II better than the Canon RF 24-70 mm f/2.8 L IS USM?
- 205 g lighter (695 g vs 900 g)
- 6 mm shorter (119.9 mm vs 125.7 mm long)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
- Newer design (2022 vs 2019)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has the edge: it is 205 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has the edge: it is 205 g lighter to carry.
- street For street photography, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has the edge: it is 205 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has the edge: it is 205 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Canon RF 24-70 mm f/2.8 L IS USM | Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24–70mm | 24–70mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Zoom lens | Standard zoom lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 900 g (31.75 oz) | 695 g (24.6 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 125.7 x 88.5 mm | 87.8 mm (diameter) x 119.9 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.21 m (8.27 inches) | 0.21 m (8.3 in) at 24mm; 0.3 m (11.8 in) at 70mm |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.32x |
| Image stabilization | Yes ◆ | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 11 (rounded) ◆ |
| Optical construction | 21 elements / 15 groups | 20 elements in 15 groups, including two XA (extreme aspherical), two ED (extra-low dispersion), and two Super ED elements |
| Filter size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Price | $2,299 launch price | — |
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Size
- A · Canon
- B · Sony
- 125.7 × 88.5 mm
- 119.9 × 87.8 mm
The Canon RF 24-70 mm f/2.8 L IS USM is 6 mm longer and 205 g heavier than the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.
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Sample frames
Canon RF 24-70 mm f/2.8 L IS USM
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Canon RF 24-70 mm f/2.8 L IS USM or the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II?
- The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II weighs 695 g, 205 g less than the Canon RF 24-70 mm f/2.8 L IS USM (900 g).
- Do the Canon RF 24-70 mm f/2.8 L IS USM and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II have image stabilization?
- Only the Canon RF 24-70 mm f/2.8 L IS USM has optical image stabilization.
- Is the Canon RF 24-70 mm f/2.8 L IS USM or the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has the edge: it is 205 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Canon RF 24-70 mm f/2.8 L IS USM or the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has the edge: it is 205 g lighter to carry.
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