The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon 24-70mm f4L IS USM and the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM 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. Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM is the longer of the two lenses at 113mm. The Canon 24-70mm f4L IS USM with a length of 93mm, is 20mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Canon 24-70mm f4L IS USM's 83mm 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 f4L IS USM weighs 600g, which means it is 205g (25%) lighter than the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM which has a weight of 805g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Zoom Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Canon 24-70mm f4L IS USM has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon 24-70mm f4L IS USM:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon 24-70mm f4L IS USM and the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24-70mm but while Canon 24-70mm f4L IS USM has the fastest aperture of
F4.0, the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
