Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM vs Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM and Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro .

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Product
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Name Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Release Year 2012 2005
Release Date 2012-11-06
MSRP N/A 469 USD
Last known price 999 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Mount Canon EF Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
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 20 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,7
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 12 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Focal Length 24-70 mm 60 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 83 mm 73 mm
Length 93 mm 69 mm
Weight 600 gr 335 gr
Other
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83L ET-67B
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A