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.
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 USM | Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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