Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens
The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM is the definitive professional workhorse zoom lens for the Canon EF mount. Spanning a highly versatile wide-angle to portrait-length focal range, this iconic L-series lens is revered by photojournalists, wedding photographers, commercial studios, and landscape artists alike. With its constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, premium optical design, and rugged weatherproofing, it delivers exceptional sharpness and low-light control across the entire zoom range.

Elite L-Series Optics & Constant f/2.8 Aperture
Constant f/2.8 Maximum Aperture: Maintains consistent exposure settings and bright illumination throughout the entire zoom range. This fast aperture grants surgical depth-of-field control, allowing you to beautifully isolate your subject against a creamy background.

Super UD & Double UD Engineering: The optical formula integrates one Super Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) element and two standard UD elements. These specialized glass components aggressively target color fringing and chromatic aberrations for maximum clarity and color definition.

Three Aspherical Elements: Precision-molded aspherical elements minimize spherical aberrations and geometric distortions, yielding biting edge-to-edge sharpness and accurate linear rendering.

Super Spectra Coating: Individual lens surfaces feature Canon’s advanced anti-reflective multi-layer coating to minimize internal ghosting and lens flare, preserving neutral color fidelity and deep contrast when working in bright or backlit environments.

9-Blade Rounded Diaphragm: A rounded nine-blade aperture geometry produces an exceptionally smooth, organic out-of-focus bokeh quality when shooting wide open.

High-Speed Focus Tracking & Professional Build
Ring-Type USM Drive: Outfitted with a powerful, silent ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) paired with an optimized high-speed CPU and advanced focusing algorithms. This setup guarantees lightning-fast, pinpoint autofocus accuracy alongside full-time manual focus override.

Internal Focusing Design: The inner glass groups move independently, ensuring the physical front lens barrel does not rotate or extend during autofocus tracking.

Weather-Sealed Chassis: Fully sealed against dust and environmental moisture to endure stressful location shoots and inclement weather.

Zoom Lock Lever: Features a physical lock switch at the wide end (24mm) to safely secure the barrel layout and prevent lens creep when traveling.

Condition Note (Bargain / Minor Front Glass Scrape)
This professional lens is fully functional but exhibits a minor cosmetic blemish on the front glass. Please review the specific optical condition details prior to purchase:

Front Element Scrape: The front lens element has a small physical scrape on the glass surface.

Performance Evaluation: This lens has been thoroughly tested, and this minor cosmetic scrape does not appear to affect final image quality, sharpness, or contrast in real-world shooting scenarios.

Value Pricing: Because of this minor aesthetic flaw, the lens is priced at a significant discount, making it an excellent, highly cost-effective value option for a working photographer who prioritizes performance over cosmetic perfection.

Glass Protection: The front and rear glass surfaces feature a protective fluorine coating to resist fingerprints and smudges for easy cleaning.

Technical Specifications
Focal Length: 24-70mm (38.4-112mm equivalent on APS-C)

Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 (Constant)

Lens Mount: Canon EF (Full-Frame)

Filter Thread Size: 82mm

Minimum Focus Distance: 1.25′ (38 cm)

Weight: Approx. 28.4 oz (805g)