Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM and Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS.

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Product
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Name Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Release Year 2019 2007
Release Date 2019-02-14
MSRP N/A 199 USD
Last known price 2099 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Mount Canon RF Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Nano Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 21 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,3
Aperture
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Construction 21 elements  /  15 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 aspherical + 3 UD elements No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Focal Length 24-70 mm 18-55 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm 37 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 89 mm 68 mm
Length 126 mm 70 mm
Weight 900 gr 200 gr
Other
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-88E EW-60C
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A