Rank #3 in Best 24-70mm Lens 2026: 9 Ranked, Aperture Claims Checked
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM is third in this guide. It is the listing in the group that does not trip over the number most buyers compare first: its spec table gives 'Maximum Aperture: 2.8 f' and 'Minimum Aperture: 22 f'. Those two figures differ, which puts it ahead of the pages here that list the same number as both maximum and minimum, or measure an f/2.8 aperture in millimetres.
The oddities it does carry are smaller, but they are on the same page. The table calls it a 'Zoom' with a 'Zoom Ratio: 3:1' and then adds 'Fixed Focal Length: 70 Millimetres'. It also lists a 'Screen Size: 1 Inches' and 'Has Self-Timer: No' for a lens, and 'Image Stabilization Type: no image stabilization' on a lens priced at £1,572.00 — worth weighing against the f/4L IS version in this same guide, listed at £625.48. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing, not from any hands-on test of ours.
How those 889 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £1,572.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5, from 889 ratings |
| Rating split | 86% five-star, 5% one-star (as listed) |
| Maximum aperture | 2.8 f (as listed) |
| Minimum aperture | 22 f (as listed) |
| Image stabilisation | No image stabilisation (as listed) |
| Fixed focal length | 70 Millimetres (as listed) |
| Photo filter size | 82 Millimeters |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“For me this is a great all round lens. Gives sharp images when used on my 5D Mark IV. The auto focus is is amazingly fast. Shorter and much lighter than the Mark I.”
Verified purchase“Been using this a couple years for workon my Cinecam.Had a couple signs of use but in great shape. Glass is perfect.Way cheaper than new and well worth it”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best 24-70mm Lens 2026: 9 Ranked, Aperture Claims Checked.
Questions people ask
What maximum aperture does the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM list?
The spec table gives 'Maximum Aperture: 2.8 f', and separately gives a minimum aperture of '22 f'. The two numbers differ, which is not true of every listing in this guide.
Does the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM have image stabilisation?
No. The listing's 'Image Stabilization Type' field reads 'no image stabilization', and the price given for the lens is £1,572.00.
How is the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM rated?
4.6 out of 5 from 889 ratings, with 86% of those ratings at five stars and 5% at one star.
Is the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM a zoom or a fixed lens?
The listing says both. It gives 'Lens Design: Zoom' with a 'Zoom Ratio: 3:1', and also lists a 'Fixed Focal Length: 70 Millimetres'.
What does the listing claim about autofocus on the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM?
One bullet names ring USM, a high-speed CPU and image-optimised AF algorithms for fast autofocus, and the spec table gives 'Focus Type: Auto Focus'.
What filter size does the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM take?
The listing gives 'Photo Filter Size: 82 Millimeters'.
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