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

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

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Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Name Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Release Year 2002 2019
Release Date 2019-02-14
MSRP 1449 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 2099 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS 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 RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Mount Canon EF Canon RF
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 RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Nano Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 21 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,3
Aperture
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Construction 16 elements  /  13 groups 21 elements  /  15 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 3 aspherical + 3 UD elements
Focal Length
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Focal Length 24-70 mm 24-70 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm 46 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 5 stops
Physical
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 83 mm 89 mm
Length 123 mm 126 mm
Weight 950 gr 900 gr
Other
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83F EW-88E
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A