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Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens Compared to the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens
| Specifications | Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens | Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2022 | 2019 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame |
| Lenses / Groups | 20/15 | 21/15 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 84° – 34° | 84° - 34° |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 74° - 29° | |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 53° - 19° 30' | |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-22 | f/2.8-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 11 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 24.5 oz (695g) | 31.8 oz (900g) |
| Actual Weight | 24.5 oz (695.2g) | 31.6 oz (895g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 1.4 oz (38.8g) | 1.1 oz (30g) |
| In-Use Weight | 25.9 oz (734g) | 32.7 oz (925g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.46 x 4.72” (87.8 x 119.9mm) | 3.48 x 4.95” (88.5 x 125.7mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.45 x 4.93” (88 x 125.1mm) | 3.48 x 5.24” (88.4 x 133.2mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 6.24” (158.4mm) | 6.35” (161.4mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / Y | N / Y |
| Zoom Extension Length | 1.31” (33.3mm) | 1.11” (28.2mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 4.02 x 1.66” (102.2 x 42.2mm) | 4.06 x 1.65” (103.1 x 42mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 6.3 - 7.61” (160 - 193.3mm) | 6.64 - 7.75” (168.6 - 196.8mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.84” / 1.11” (21.3mm / 28.1mm) | 0.73” / 1.65” (18.6mm / 41.8mm) |
| Filter Size | 82mm UV ► CP ► | 82mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Quad XD Linear | Nano USM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 160° | 330 ° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Specified Min Focus Distance | 8.27” (210mm) | 8.27” (210mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 7.72” / 11.18” (196mm / 284mm) | 8.5” / 14.72” (216mm / 374mm) |
| Maximum Magnification (MM) | 0.32x | 0.30x |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 71 ° | |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | Y | |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ALC-SH168 Buy ► | Y / EW-88E Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | Y / 5 / |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / Padded Nylon | Y / LP1222 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 24mm = 2.93' 28mm = 3.48' 35mm = 4.13' 50mm = 5.84' 70mm = 1.50' |
24mm = 3.00' 35mm = 4.19' 50mm = 5.85' 70mm = 7.20' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 24mm = 894mm 28mm = 1060mm 35mm = 1260mm 50mm = 1779mm 70mm = 2413mm |
24mm = 914mm 35mm = 1278mm 50mm = 1784mm 70mm = 2195mm |
| Review | Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens | Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens |
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