Canon EF 24-70 mm f/2.8L USM
Canon Nov 2002
Canon Full frame

Canon EF 24-70 mm f/2.8L USM

This is a full-frame zoom lens for Canon EF, covering 24-70 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. It weighs 950 g, and was released in 2002. That combination suits landscape, architecture and street photography.

It is a zoom lens designed for full frame cameras. This wide-to-telephoto zoom lens features a f/2.8 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, street, documentary, everyday, portrait, events. The optical design incorporates 16 elements in 13 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/2.8
Aperture
24–70mm
Focal
950 g
Weight
Nov 2002
Released
Canon site

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Good for landscapearchitecturestreettravel
Documentary Everyday Portrait Events
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
24-70 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
8
Optical construction
16 elements in 13 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.38 m (14.96 inches)
Filter size
77 mm
Lens mount
Canon EF
Dimensions
83.2 x 123.5 mm
Weight
950 g (33.51 oz)
Lens type
Zoom lens
Max Format size
Full frame
Usage
Landscape, Street, Documentary, Everyday, Portrait, Events

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 2.5% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Canon EF 24-70 mm f/2.8L USM
Mongolian clouds
01 Mongolian clouds by janter2
Mongolia
02 Mongolia by janter2
153A4578
03 153A4578 by Dan the Illuminator
ASM in Autumn
04 ASM in Autumn by Teufelshund
Richmond Gaol, Tasmania
05 Richmond Gaol, Tasmania by Veronica Williams PHOTOGRAPHER
20160305-EOS5DII2856
06 20160305-EOS5DII2856 by 繫夢視覺攝影工作室
20160305-EOS5DII2855
07 20160305-EOS5DII2855 by 繫夢視覺攝影工作室
Suzuki, Jimny, Central, Hong Kong
08 Suzuki, Jimny, Central, Hong Kong by Daryl Chapman Photography
20160305-EOS5DII2853
09 20160305-EOS5DII2853 by 繫夢視覺攝影工作室
2H1A4496
10 2H1A4496 by Dan the Illuminator
20160305-EOS5DII2852
11 20160305-EOS5DII2852 by 繫夢視覺攝影工作室
Narryna - The Merchant's House, Battery Point, Tasmania
12 Narryna - The Merchant's House, Battery Point, Tasmania by Veronica Williams PHOTOGRAPHER
Honda, Civic Type-R, Central, Hong Kong
13 Honda, Civic Type-R, Central, Hong Kong by Daryl Chapman Photography
Mongolia
14 Mongolia by janter2
Lamborghini, Huracan "Performante", Central, Hong Kong
15 Lamborghini, Huracan "Performante", Central, Hong Kong by Daryl Chapman Photography
Lamborghini, Aventador, Central, Hong Kong
16 Lamborghini, Aventador, Central, Hong Kong by Daryl Chapman Photography
Porsche, 991 Speedster, Central, Hong Kong
17 Porsche, 991 Speedster, Central, Hong Kong by Daryl Chapman Photography
Porsche, 993, Central, Hong Kong
18 Porsche, 993, Central, Hong Kong by Daryl Chapman Photography
Porsche, 991 Targa, Central, Hong Kong
19 Porsche, 991 Targa, Central, Hong Kong by Daryl Chapman Photography
Citroen, DS3 R, Central, Hong Kong
20 Citroen, DS3 R, Central, Hong Kong by Daryl Chapman Photography
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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