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Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM — Prime/Zoom
Canon

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM

Prime/Zoom

94
/ 100
From $2,299
VS
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II wins by 1
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II — Prime/Zoom
Sony

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Prime/Zoom

95
/ 100
From $2,298
Specdex verdict

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM lands at 94 and Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II at 95. That puts Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics

Pick Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics
Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM 94
vs
95 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Score breakdown

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM
94
sharpness 94
af 93
build 94
value 84
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
95
sharpness 95
af 94
build 94
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM versus Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II — full spec comparison
Spec Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Expensive
  • −Focus breathing varies

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Expensive
  • −Focus breathing varies

FAQ: Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM vs Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

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

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

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

At $2,299, Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sharpness.

Is Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II worth the price? +

At $2,298, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sharpness.

Does Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM 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.