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 Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 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. Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 140mm. The Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM with a length of 113mm, is 27mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 91mm compared to the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM's 89mm 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 130g (13%) lighter than the Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 which has a weight of 935g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM and the Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 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 Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 has the Leica L 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 Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24-70mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
