RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USMvs Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM (2019) Starting from £2299 new Best for Wedding, events & documentary photography View RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM
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Sony Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Sony Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II (2022) Starting from £2099 new Best for Professional, wedding & video View Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Wedding, Events & Documentary Photography — RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM (2019): The standard zoom most Canon RF shooters eventually land on — optically superb, IS-equipped, and built to last a decade of professional use.

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.

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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 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM (2019)Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II (2022)
Price £2,299 £2,099
Sensor f/2.8 (constant max aperture) f/2.8 constant (max aperture throughout zoom range)
Video 21cm minimum focus distance 21cm minimum focus distance (wide), 30cm (tele)
Autofocus Dual Nano USM — fast, quiet, and responsive across the zoom range Dual XD Linear Motor — class-leading speed and silence
Stabilisation 5-stop IS (up to 8 stops combined with IBIS on compatible bodies) None (relies on body IBIS)
Burst Rate N/A —
Battery Life N/A —
Weight 900g 695g
Dimensions 88.5mm diameter × 125.7mm length 87.8 × 119.9mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder N/A —
Screen N/A —
Mount Canon RF Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards N/A —
Connectivity N/A —

Suitability by genre

Genre RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USMSony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Wedding & Events
9.0
9.0
Portrait
7.0
9.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
9.0
Landscape —
7.0
Street —
7.0
Sports & Action —
4.0
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