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 priceReleased Aug 2019
Leica
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Leica L Mount
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. — 24–90mm f/2.8-4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the leica lineup.
$6,310
Launch priceReleased Oct 2016
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM is 2.8 years newer.
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Wins
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
Wins
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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 Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- ARF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 30 cm)
- ARF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM has lower Weight (900 g vs 1140 g)
- ARF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM has higher Max magnification (0.3 × vs 0.26 ×)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
⌀88 × 125 mm
900 g (1.98 lb / 31.75 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
⌀88 × 138 mm
1140 g (2.51 lb / 40.21 oz)
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM is 13mm shorter than Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH..
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM is 240 g lighter than Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH..
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
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
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
21 cm vs 30 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
900 g vs 1140 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
125 mm vs 138 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.3 × vs 0.26 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 4 Aspherical, 2 ED
- ✓
Custom function button
Only Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. supports it
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Optical stabilization
Both support optical stabilization
Diameter
Both 88 mm
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
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Leica L mount compatibility
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.