Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L USM Lens Review

Handling and features Performance Verdict Specification This new entry to Canon's L-series of lenses covers the popular 24-70mm focal range. As it has a constant maximum aperture of f/4 it is available at a lower price than the latest 24-70mm f/2.8 lens and also includes image stabilisation...

Excellent sharpness throughout the range in the centre at maximum aperture; Good build quality; Relatively lightweight; Reasonably low distortion

Quite expensive for a lens with an f/4 maximum aperture; Sharpness at 24mm towards the edges of the frame falls behind performance in the centre of the frame

Canon EF24-70mm F4 L IS USM Lens EF24-7040LISU review

Canon made a smart decision to offer a lower-priced alternative to its 24-70mm ƒ/2.8, in order to give Canon shooters of the more casual or economical nature a way to stay true to the brand name.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM

The Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM is a very capable but also very pricey standard zoom lens that will appeal most to wedding and reportage photographers looking for a lightweight and responsive lens.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM Preview

24-70mm focal length; constant f/4 maximum aperture; Macro mode with 0.7x magnification; 'Hybrid IS' optical image stabilization - 4 stops for normal shooting, 2.5 stops for macro; Dust- and splash-proof design; EF mount for APS-C and full frame Canon SLRs (and EOS M via Mount adapter EF-EOS M) ;

24-70mm focal length; constant f/4 maximum aperture; Macro mode with 0.7x magnification; 'Hybrid IS' optical image stabilization - 4 stops for normal shooting, 2.5 stops for macro; Dust- and splash-proof design; EF mount for APS-C and full frame Canon SLRs (and EOS M via Mount adapter EF-EOS M) ;