The new EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II performs even better at its designated focal lengths than the EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS II does. The Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC that was introduced about a year ago is a little better optically than the original EF 24-70mm f/2.8L, but it doesn't compare to the II. For one half the price it comes close enough for a lot of
The Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR is frankly enormous and the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM doesn’t even feature image stabilization. Little shorter than the Canon and Tamron alternatives;Flare: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs. Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM ArtFlare: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs. Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2. Between the Sigma Art and Tamron G2, the pattern of flare artifacts is very similar, although the Sigma may show a little more contrast.
The Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD and its successor (same name but with G2 at the end) are fantastic lenses, with real cost savings over the equivalent Canon products, and are image stabilized (unlike the equivalent Canon products). In tests, they aren't quite as sharp as the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L lenses are, but it's close enough.has a silent focus motor built into the lens. Canon EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM. Tamron SP 24-70 f/2.8 Di VC USD G2. Lenses with built-in focus motor focus faster and more quietly than lenses without a focus motor which rely on the camera's body focus motor. minimum focus distance. 0s34IDB.