Canon EF24-70mm F2.8L II USMvsCanon EF50mm F1.8 STM
EF24-70mm F2.8L II USM
24-70mm / F2.8
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EF50mm F1.8 STM
50mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the EF24-70mm F2.8L II USM suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-70mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the EF50mm F1.8 STM suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight645g lighter, so easier to carry
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- EF24-70mm F2.8L II USM113mm long × 88.5mm diameter
- EF50mm F1.8 STM39.3mm long × 69.2mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Canon EF24-70mm F2.8L II USM | Canon EF50mm F1.8 STM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 50mm | −26mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 50mm | +20mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.8 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F1.8 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 38cm | 35cm | +0.03m |
| Max magnification | 0.21× | 0.21× | — |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 7blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 805g | 160g | +645g |
| Length | 113mm | 39.3mm | +73.7mm |
| Diameter | 88.5mm | 69.2mm | +19.3mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 49mm | +33mm |
| Released | 2012 | 2015 | −3year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as EF24-70mm F2.8L II USM relative to EF50mm F1.8 STM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
EF24-70mm F2.8L II USM
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EF50mm F1.8 STM
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