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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon's pro standard zoom for EF bodies: very sharp, weather sealed, ring USM focus, no IS, 805g. The wedding and event standard of the 5D era.

Starting from
£2109 new
Used from £668 (Wex Photo Video)
Available at 3 retailers
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Clifton Cameras
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£2109
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Wex Photo Video
Wex Photo Video used
£668
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Core
Released
2012
Focal Length
24–70mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Canon EF
Filter Size
82mm
Dimensions
88.5mm diameter × 113mm length
Weight
805g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Ultrasonic Motor (USM)
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.21x
Min. Focus Distance
0.38m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
7.5
Street
6.6
Travel
6.4
Wedding & Events
9.1
Vlogging & Video
5.4
Filmmaking
6.2
Documentary
7.1
Landscape
7.8
Casual
6.2
Food
5.9
Architecture
7.5
Astrophotography
7.4
Underwater
7.8
✅ Great For
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Wedding & Events 9.1 Strong on focal length, autofocus and optical quality.
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Landscape 7.8 Strong on optical quality, focal length and weather sealing.
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Underwater 7.8 Strong on focal length, optical quality and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Vlogging & Video 5.4 Held back by video handling and optical stabilisation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM