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 “workhorse” lens for professional photographers worldwide. Spanning the most essential focal lengths from wide-angle to portrait-length, this L-series zoom is prized for its elite optical performance and rugged reliability. With a fast constant f/2.8 aperture, it delivers exceptional results in low-light environments and provides the shallow depth-of-field control necessary for high-end wedding, commercial, and photojournalism assignments.

Masterful Optical Engineering
Advanced Glass Elements: The optical layout features one Super UD element and two UD elements, which virtually eliminate chromatic aberrations and color fringing. This ensures your images possess a high degree of color accuracy and clarity across the entire zoom range.

Superior Sharpness: Three aspherical elements are integrated to minimize spherical aberrations and distortion, resulting in tack-sharp rendering from the center to the edges of the frame.

Super Spectra Coating: Individual lens elements are treated with Canon’s specialized coating to suppress flare and ghosting, maintaining high contrast and neutral color fidelity even in difficult lighting conditions.

9-Blade Rounded Diaphragm: The aperture is designed with nine rounded blades to produce a smooth, beautiful bokeh that is ideal for isolating subjects in portraits.

High-Speed Performance & Precision
Ring-Type USM Autofocus: A powerful Ultrasonic Motor (USM) works alongside a high-speed CPU and optimized AF algorithms to deliver near-instant, silent, and precise autofocus.

Full-Time Manual Override: Gain total creative control with an internal focusing mechanism that allows for manual focus adjustments at any time, even while in AF mode.

Zoom Lock Lever: A dedicated lock secures the lens at the 24mm position, preventing “lens creep” and maintaining a compact form factor while traveling or moving between locations.

Built for Professional Reliability
L-Series Durability: Constructed to the highest standards, this lens is fully weather-sealed against dust and moisture, allowing you to keep shooting when environmental conditions become challenging.

Fluorine Protection: The front and rear lens elements are treated with a protective fluorine coating. This surface resists fingerprints and smudging, making the glass significantly easier to clean in the field.

Versatile Range: While optimized for full-frame EF-mount DSLRs, it serves as a powerful standard zoom on APS-C cameras, providing a 38.4-112mm equivalent focal length range.

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

Aperture Range: f/2.8 – f/22

Lens Mount: Canon EF

Filter Size: 82mm

Weight: Approx. 1.77 lbs (805 g)