Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM vs Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM and Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II .

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Product
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Name Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Release Year 2012 2010
Release Date 2012-11-06
MSRP 1499 USD 1299 USD
Last known price 999 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Mount Canon EF Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,7 4,2
Aperture
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Maximum Aperture F4 F4
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Focal Length 24-70 mm 24-120 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm 96 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 83 mm 84 mm
Length 93 mm 103 mm
Weight 600 gr 710 gr
Other
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83L HB-53
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A