The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM and the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS 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 RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM is the longer of the two lenses at 127mm. The Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM with a length of 126mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 89mm.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM and Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM weighs 840g, which means it is 60g (6%) lighter than the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM which has a weight of 900g.
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Filter Threads
Both the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM and the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM 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
Both the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM and the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM has the same Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R100, Canon R8 and Canon R50.
Focal Range
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM has a focal range of 15-35mm and
2.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
24 - 56mm.
On the other hand, the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 38.4 - 112mm.