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 Z 24-70mm F2.8 II 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 Z 24-70mm F2.8 II is the longer of the two lenses at 142mm. The Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM with a length of 113mm, is 29mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II's 84mm 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. Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II weighs 675g, 16% (130g) lighter than the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM's weight of 805g.
Filter Threads
The Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II:
Lens Mounts
The Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II has the Nikon Z 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 ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24-70mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
