The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Lens is an impressively high performing zoom lens. A classic general purpose sharp zoom lens
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | |
| Lenses / Groups | 16/13 | |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 84° – 34° | |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 74° – 29° | |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 53° – 19°30′ | |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range – Wide / Long | f/2.8-22 | |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 8 | |
| Rounded Aperture? | ||
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 33.5 oz (950g) | |
| Actual Weight | 32.1 oz (910g) | |
| Lens Hood Weight | 2.5 oz (70g) | |
| In-Use Weight | 34.6 oz (980g) | |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.27 x 4.88” (83 x 124mm) | |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.37 x 5.13” (86 x 130.2mm) | |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 6.47” (164.3mm) | |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / Y | |
| Zoom Extension Length | 1.34” (34.1mm) | |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 4.24 x 3.34” (107.8 x 84.9mm) | |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 7.56 – 7.56” (191.9 – 191.9mm) | |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.91” / 0.93” (23.2mm / 23.7mm) | |
| Filter Size | 77mm UV ► CP ► | |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Ring USM | |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 132° | |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | |
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Window | |
| Close Focus | ||
| Specified Min Focus Distance | 14.96” (380mm) | |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 14.61” / 14.61” (371mm / 371mm) | |
| Maximum Magnification (MM) | 0.29x | |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | 0.63-0.18x | |
| Magnification Range with 25mm Ext Tube | 1.25-0.4x | |
| Magnification Range with 500D Closeup Lens | 0.40- 0.13x | |