The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L and the Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8L Macro 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 24-70mm F2.8L is the longer of the two lenses at 126mm. The Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8L Macro with a length of 115mm, is 11mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8L Macro's 87mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L and Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8L Macro to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L and the Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8L Macro Size and Weight 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 24-70mm F2.8L weighs 900g, which means it is 45g (4%) lighter than the Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8L Macro which has a weight of 945g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8L Macro 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 RF 24-70mm F2.8L:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8L Macro:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8L Macro has the Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L 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 .
On the other hand, the Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8L Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 80mm .
