Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Max magnification: 0.21× on the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM, against 0.20× on the SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2.
- Optical stabilisation: Yes on the SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2, against No on the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM.
- Weight: 805 g on the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM, against 905 g on the SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2.
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM or SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2: which should you buy?
Choose the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM for its max magnification and weight.
Choose the SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 for its optical stabilisation.
On paper the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM wins more rows (2 to 1); if the SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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|---|---|---|
| Lowest price today | Not priced in US yet | $1,199 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 24–70mm | 24–70mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 24–70mm (full frame) | 24–70mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 18 / 13 | 17 / 12 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Closest focus | 0.38 m | 0.38 m |
| Max magnification | 0.21× (best) | 0.20× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (Ring-type USM) | Yes (USD) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | Yes (best) |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | No | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 805 g (best) | 905 g |
| Diameter × length | 88.5 × 113 mm | 88.4 × 111 mm |
| Filter thread | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.