The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM and the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR is the longer of the two lenses at 155mm. The Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM with a length of 113mm, is 42mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR's 88mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM weighs 805g, which means it is 265g (24%) lighter than the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR which has a weight of 1070g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM and the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR have the same Filter thread size of 82mm.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24-70mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
