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RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

Canon

RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

Canon RF Mount

The cornerstone zoom for Canon mirrorless, featuring 5 stops of optical image stabilization.

$2,399

Launch price

Released Aug 2019

vs

Fujifilm

GF 110mm F2 R LM WR

Fujifilm GFX Mount

GF 110mm F2 R LM WR — 110mm f/2 for Fujifilm GFX, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$2,799

Launch price

Released Jan 2017

RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM is 2.6 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

Video & HybridSports & Action

Wins

3categories

GF 110mm F2 R LM WR

PortraitSports & Action

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM wins 3 categories·GF 110mm F2 R LM WR wins 2 categories
  • ARF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • ARF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 90 cm)
  • ARF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM has higher Max magnification (0.3 × vs 0.16 ×)
  • BGF 110mm F2 R LM WR has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2 vs f/2.8)
  • BGF 110mm F2 R LM WR has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2 vs f/2.8)

Key specs at a glance

RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USMGF 110mm F2 R LM WR
Focal Length24-70 mm110 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2
MountCanon RFFujifilm GFX
CoverageFull FrameMedium Format
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight900 g1005 g
Min Focus21 cm90 cm
Filter Size82 mm77 mm

Size and weight, to scale

RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM shown to scale

RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

88 × 125 mm

900 g (1.98 lb / 31.75 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

GF 110mm F2 R LM WR

89 × 115 mm

1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)

RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM is 10mm longer and 1mm narrower than GF 110mm F2 R LM WR.

RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM is 105 g lighter than GF 110mm F2 R LM WR.

Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseRF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USMGF 110mm F2 R LM WR
Portrait
4.5Fair
7.5Good
Sports & Action
7.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent
3.0Limited
Landscape
7.0Good
4.0Fair
Travel
4.0Fair
2.0Limited
Wildlife
5.5Fair
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
5.0Fair
0.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 Aspherical, 3 UD

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Min focus distance

    21 cm vs 90 cm — lower is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM supports it

  • Max magnification

    0.3 × vs 0.16 × — higher is better

  • Weight

    900 g vs 1005 g — lower is better

  • Diameter

    88 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the GF 110mm F2 R LM WR

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 ED, 1 Super ED

  • Custom function button

    Only GF 110mm F2 R LM WR supports it

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Length

    114.9 mm vs 125 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

Pros

  • Built-in optical image stabilization (up to 5 stops)
  • Excellent L-series sharpness and build quality
  • Fast and silent Nano USM focus motor
  • Very low chromatic aberration

Cons

  • Heavier than competitive options (900g)
  • Pricey entry threshold
  • Minor barrel distortion at 24mm

GF 110mm F2 R LM WR

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Fujifilm GFX mount compatibility

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM and GF 110mm F2 R LM WR at major authorized retailers.

Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

Fujifilm GF 110mm F2 R LM WR

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Full specifications

= category winner

RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
GF 110mm F2 R LM WR
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
110 mm
Focal length (Max)
70 mm
110 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2+1 stop wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2+1 stop wider
Elements
21
14
Groups
15
9
Special elements
3 Aspherical, 3 UD
2 ED, 1 Super ED
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
GF 110mm F2 R LM WR
Min focus distance
21 cm−69 cm less
90 cm
Max magnification
0.3 ×+88%
0.16 ×
Autofocus motor
Nano USM
Linear motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
GF 110mm F2 R LM WR
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
GF 110mm F2 R LM WR
Weight
900 g−105 g less
1005 g
Length
125 mm
114.9 mm−10 mm less
Diameter
88 mm−1 mm less
89 mm
Filter thread size
82 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
GF 110mm F2 R LM WR
Lens mount
Canon RF
Fujifilm GFX
Format coverage
Full Frame
Medium Format

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.