Marketing description

A professional-quality standard zoom offers superlative image quality and a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout its zoom range. It is perfect companion to any full-frame EOS camera.
The EF 24-70 mm f/2.8L II USM delivers superb image quality throughout its zoom range, thanks to aspherical lens elements and ultra-low dispersion (UD) and super UD glass. Redesigned optics ensures sharpness is maximized across the frame.
A fast f/2.8 maximum aperture is maintained throughout the zoom range, enabling hand-held low-light shooting in a variety of situations. The EF 24-70 mm f/2.8L II USM is robust enough for daily professional use. Weather sealing protects against dust and moisture, while a fluorine-coated front and rear elements are easy to clean.

Key selling points

• Versatile 24-70 mm zoom range
• Ultra-low dispersion (UD) and super UD elements
• Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture
• 0.38 m close focus
• Sealed against dust and moisture
• Fast, quiet autofocus
• Manual-focus override
• Nine-bladed circular aperture

Product features

• Next-generation optical design
  The EF 24-70 mm f/2.8L II USM delivers superb image quality throughout its zoom range, thanks to aspherical lens elements and ultra-low dispersion (UD) and super UD glass. Redesigned optics ensures sharpness is maximized across the frame.
• Versatile 24-70 mm zoom range
  The ideal companion is designed for any full-frame EOS camera. It is perfect for applications ranging from landscape and travel photography to portraiture and photojournalism.
• Shoot in low light conditions
  A fast f/2.8 maximum aperture is maintained throughout the zoom range, enabling hand-held low-light shooting in a variety of situations.
• L-series build quality
  The EF 24-70 mm f/2.8L II USM is robust enough for daily professional use. Weather sealing protects against dust and moisture, while a fluorine-coated front and rear elements are easy to clean.
• USM autofocus
  Aring-type ultrasonic AF motor achieves focus quickly, quietly and accurately. Full-time manual override is available, making it possible to adjust focus without changing focus modes.
• Close focusing
  A 0.38 m closest-focus distance adds to the versatility of the EF 24-70 mm f/2.8L II USM, providing a maximum magnification of 0.21x.
• Beautiful background blur
  A nine-bladed circular aperture provides superb bokeh, ideal for portraiture.
• Area of use
  A versatile standard zoom lens is designed for any professional photographer.