The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 and the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 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 24-240mm F4-6.3 is the longer of the two lenses at 123mm. The Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 with a length of 92mm, is 31mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 also has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8's 77mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 and Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 and the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 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 28-70mm F2.8 weighs 494g, which means it is 256g (34%) lighter than the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 which has a weight of 750g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 and the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 has the same Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 .
Focal Range
Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 has a focal range of 28-70mm and
2.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
44.8 - 112mm .
On the other hand, the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 has a focal range of 24-240mm and 10.0X 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 - 384mm .
