Both Sigma and Tamron saw the crack in Canon's armor, and the introduction of the 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art and 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lenses represent the culmination of those manufacturers' efforts to unseat Canon in the professional general purpose lens market by taking advantage of Canon's biggest shortcoming.
It weighs just 695g, compared to the 886g of its predecessor. In comparison, the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S, which was until now the lightest lens in this class, weighs 805g. Meanwhile Canon’s RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM weighs 900g but includes optical stabilization, while Panasonic’s Lumix S Pro 24-70mm F2.8 is 935g.
The RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM fits the bill for most, with a focal range that covers wide angles and tightens for portraits, and F2.8 optics to feed more light to your camera's sensor and blur
This item: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens, Black. $2,52900. +. RØDE VideoMic GO II Ultra-Compact and Lightweight Shotgun Microphone with USB Audio for Filmmaking, Content Creation, Location Recording, Voice Overs, Podcasting and Video Calls. $12180.
Key Features. This lens replaces the previous high quality L-series 28-70mm f/2.8 lens, with a lens of even greater caliber. The range has been extended to cover an ultra-wide angle of 24mm, which makes it ideal for digital as well as film shooters, and the optics are even better than before with two Aspherical elements and a totally new UD