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) ;

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 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.

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

As the Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM Lens hits the streets, Canon has more 50mm prime lenses in its lineup than it has full frame general purpose zoom lenses – four vs. three. I am omitting from my count the large, heavy EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Superzoom Lens and the very-wide angle EF 17-40mm...

The image quality is not that bad but I prefer F2.8 if you can pay for it.

Announced towards the end of 2012, Canon's EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM zoom lens provides a lighter, more affordable alternative to the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM, which we reviewed in April of the same year .

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If your demands don't require a fixed f/2.8 zoom lens, the Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM will reward you with sharp images and a useful zoom range. (4 out of 5) Pros Optically stabilized Sharp throughout the zoom range Optically stabilized Macro mode at 70mm Cons Some distortion at 24mm Telescoping...

Optically stabilized; Sharp throughout the zoom range; Optically stabilized; Macro mode at 70mm

Some distortion at 24mm; Telescoping design

The Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ($1,499 list) is a wide-to-short telephoto zoom lens for Canon cameras . It's noticeably smaller than the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM, a lens that captures twice the light at its widest aperture, but lacks image stabilization and is priced around $2,300.

Optically stabilized; Sharp throughout the zoom range; Optically stabilized.

Some distortion at 24mm; Telescoping design