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

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

Prime/zoom

91
/ 100
From $1,899
VS
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II wins by 5
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II — GM II · 1045g · OIS · L-Series benchmark
Sony

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II

GM II · 1045g · OIS · L-Series benchmark

96
/ 100
From $2,799
Specdex verdict

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM lands at 91 and Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II at 96. That puts Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

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

  • ✓Proven optical formula
  • ✓Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
  • ✓Strong resale

Pick Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II if…

  • ✓29% lighter than original 70-200 GM
  • ✓Industry-best AF with linear motors
  • ✓Excellent close focus
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sharpness

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II leads on sharpness (96 vs 91).

Autofocus

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II leads on af (100 vs 87).

Build

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II

Compared on the build sub-score

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II leads on build (96 vs 90).

Value for money

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

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM more score per dollar ($1,899 vs $2,799).

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM 91
vs
96 Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II

Score breakdown

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
91
sharpness 91
af 87
build 90
value 86
stabilization 0
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
96
sharpness 96
af 100
build 96
value 84
stabilization 92

Specs side-by-side

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM versus Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II — full spec comparison
Spec Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
Mount
—
Sony E
Focal length
—
70-200 mm
Aperture
—
f/2.8
Construction
—
17 elements / 14 groups
Stabilization
—
OSS
Min focus
—
0.40 m (wide) / 0.82 m (tele)
Filter
—
77 mm
Weight
—
1045 g

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

Pros
  • +Proven optical formula
  • +Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
  • +Strong resale
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Older AF motor on some
  • −Heavier than modern counterparts

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II

Pros
  • +29% lighter than original 70-200 GM
  • +Industry-best AF with linear motors
  • +Excellent close focus
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Heavy at 1045g
  • −External zoom changes balance

FAQ: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II

Which is better, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM or Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II? +

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM worth the price? +

At $1,899, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in sharpness.

Is Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II worth the price? +

At $2,799, Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in af.

Does Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM or Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sharpness, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM or Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II? +

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II — leads on sharpness (96 vs 91). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM or Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II? +

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II — leads on af (100 vs 87). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.