Lens Summary
Brand: Canon
Also Known As: Canon 24-70mm f/4L IS
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Canon EF
Release Date: 2012-11-06
MSRP Price: $1499
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: The Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM is the perfect zoom to complement full-frame DSLRs like the EOS 6D. With 2 aspheric and 2 UD elements, the EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM delivers high- quality images with excellent detail throughout the entire zoom range. A 9-blade circular diaphragm delivers beautiful, soft backgrounds. It offers a minimum focusing distance of 1.25 ft./0.38m across the entire zoom range and has a macro mode at the telephoto end with up to 0.7x magnification (minimum focusing distance becomes 7.87 in./0.2m) and is easily accessible with a one-touch switch. It features a Hybrid IS system with up to 4 stops of stabilization, compensating for both angular and shift types of camera shake, delivering effective stabilization even in macro. Inner focusing and ring-type USM deliver, fast, quiet AF, and full-time manual focus is available for manual focusing even while in AF mode. The durable EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM is sealed for excellent dust and water resistance plus has fluorine coating on the front and rear elements reducing smears and fingerprints. Compact and lightweight, it’s the perfect L-series lens for photographers on the go.
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM Specifications
Lens Specifications | |
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* Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area | |
Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
Focal Length | 24-70mm |
Mount Type | Canon EF |
Format | Full Frame / FX |
Compatible Format(s) | 35mm Film |
Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
Zoom Ratio | 2.9x |
Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.7x |
Image Stabilizer (Image Stabilization) | Yes |
Aperture Information | |
Aperture Ring | No |
Maximim Aperture | f/4 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 84° |
Minimum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 34° |
Optical Information | |
Lens Elements | 15 |
Lens Groups | 12 |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 2 |
Aspherical Elements | 2 |
Super Spectra Coating | Yes |
Focus Information | |
Focus | Autofocus |
Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
UltraSonic Motor (USM) | Yes |
Internal Focusing | Yes |
Minimum Focus Distance | 1.25 ft./0.38m |
Distance Information | Yes |
Filter Information | |
Filter Size | 77mm |
Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
Physical Characteristics | |
Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
Mount Material | Metal |
Dimensions | 3.3 x 3.7 in/83.4 x 93mm |
Weight | 21 oz./600g |
Other Information | |
Available in Colors | Black |
Supplied Accessories | Soft Lens Case LP1219 |