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 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 RF 24-70mm F2.8L with a length of 126mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 91mm compared to the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L's 89mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L and Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 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 Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 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 35g (3%) lighter than the Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 which has a weight of 935g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L 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 RF 24-70mm F2.8L has the Canon RF 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 Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF 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 .
