Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM vs Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM and Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM.

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Product
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Name Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Release Year 2002 1993
Release Date
MSRP 1449 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Construction 16 elements  /  13 groups 16 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Focal Length 24-70 mm 28-70 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm 42 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 83 mm 83 mm
Length 123 mm 117 mm
Weight 950 gr 880 gr
Other
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83F EW-83B
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A