RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USMvs Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Canon
RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM (2019)
From £2299
Best for Architecture, landscape & astrophotography
View RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM
VS
Sony
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II (2022)
From £2099
Best for Professional, wedding & video
View Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Which should you buy?
Architecture, Landscape & Astrophotography — RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM (2019): The best wide-angle zoom Canon has ever made — optically superb, stabilised, and L-series built.
Professional, Wedding & Video — Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II (2022): The best standard zoom for Sony FE — the GM II's dual XD linear motors and optical performance set the benchmark, now in a lighter body.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The sony fe 24-70mm f/2.8 gm ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM (2019) | Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,299 | £2,099 |
| Sensor | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | f/2.8 constant (max aperture throughout zoom range) |
| Video | N/A — lens | 21cm minimum focus distance (wide), 30cm (tele) |
| Autofocus | Dual Nano USM — fast, precise, near-silent | Dual XD Linear Motor — class-leading speed and silence |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — 5 stops (up to 7 stops with IBIS combo) | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | — |
| Battery Life | N/A | — |
| Weight | 840g | 695g |
| Dimensions | 88.5mm diameter × 126.8mm length | 87.8 × 119.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | — |
| Screen | N/A | — |
| Mount | 82mm filter thread | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | — |
| Connectivity | N/A | — |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM | Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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