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Black cylindrical zoom lens with red ring, weather-sealed barrel and 77mm front thread

Canon

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

SKU CH-HY5G-G67BT

Constant f/4 zoom covering 24–70 mm with optical image stabilisation, ultrasonic motor and weather-sealed L-series build

  • Product typeZoom Lens
  • Constant f/4 aperture across 24 to 70 mm zoom
  • Optical image stabilizer steadies handheld shots
  • Ring-type ultrasonic motor gives fast quiet focus
  • Weather-sealed build with fluorine coating resists elements
  • 70x magnification at macro position for close-ups

Versatile zoom for EF and EF-S bodies

The Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM covers a 24 mm to 70 mm focal range with a constant f/4 maximum aperture. It suits photographers who want a single weather-sealed lens for wide-angle to short-telephoto work on full-frame or APS-C Canon cameras. The 0.7x magnification and macro position add close-up capability for detail shots.

Optical IS and USM change shooting flexibility

Optical Image Stabilizer reduces blur from camera shake at slower shutter speeds, while the ring-type Ultrasonic Motor delivers fast, quiet autofocus. Two aspherical and two UD elements with Super Spectra and fluorine coatings suppress flare, ghosting and chromatic aberration. The rounded 9-blade diaphragm produces smooth background blur at f/4.

EF mount limits cross-system use

The lens fits Canon EF and EF-S mounts only, so it cannot be mounted natively on RF, Z, E or other mirrorless systems without an adapter. The 77 mm filter thread accepts standard circular filters, but the fixed f/4 aperture restricts low-light depth-of-field control compared to faster zooms. Maximum magnification stays at 0.7x.

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Price $673.99
Pricier than about 62% of the 2,570 comparable items (median $546.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameCanon International
Model nameNot Available
Product typeZoom Lens

Questions about this item

Will the fluorine coating on the front element wear off and need reapplication?

The fluorine coating is a permanent surface treatment on the front and rear elements; it repels dust, water and oil but does not require scheduled reapplication under normal use.

What optical limit appears first when shooting at 70 mm f/4 for long periods?

At the long end the lens reaches its maximum 0.70x magnification, so close-up framing hits the optical limit before any thermal or mechanical constraint appears.

Does the image stabilizer motor add audible noise or heat during all-day video recording?

The optical IS uses a floating lens group driven silently by the ring-type USM; it adds no audible whine and the barrel stays at ambient temperature during continuous operation.

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