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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

The first 24-70 f/2.8L (2002): a weather-sealed constant-aperture standard zoom with ring USM, 950 g.

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Core
Released
2002
Focal Length
24–70mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Canon EF
Filter Size
77mm
Dimensions
83.2mm diameter × 123.5mm length
Weight
950g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Ultrasonic Motor (USM)
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
8
Magnification
0.29x
Min. Focus Distance
38cm

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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
7.3
Street
6.5
Travel
6.3
Wedding & Events
8.9
Vlogging & Video
5.3
Filmmaking
6.2
Documentary
7.0
Landscape
7.8
Casual
6.3
Food
6.0
Macro
4.9
Architecture
7.5
Astrophotography
7.4
Underwater
8.0
✅ Great For
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Wedding & Events 8.9 Strong on focal length, autofocus and optical quality.
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Underwater 8.0 Strong on focal length, optical quality and autofocus.
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Landscape 7.8 Strong on optical quality, focal length and weather sealing.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Macro 4.9 Held back by focal length 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 →
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