The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II and the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L 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 28-70mm F2L USM is the longer of the two lenses at 140mm. The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II with a length of 120mm, is 20mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM also has a larger diameter of 104mm compared to the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II's 88mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II and Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II and the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM 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. Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II weighs 695g, which means it is 735g (51%) lighter than the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM which has a weight of 1430g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM has a 95mm 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 Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II:
And these are the 95mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM has the Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has a focal range of 24-70mm and
2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 105mm .
On the other hand, the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM 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 .
