Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Canon EF 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II vs Canon EF 24-85mm f3.5-4.5 USMto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Canon 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II Top Features
- 28-90mm Focal Range
- F4.0 – F5.6 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 58mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 180g.
- Diameter: 67mm
- Length: 71mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.38m
- Max Magnification:0.3x
Canon 24-85mm f3.5-4.5 USM Top Features
- 24-85mm Focal Range
- F3.5 – F4.5 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 67mm
- Max Format:
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 380g.
- Diameter: 73mm
- Length: 70mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.5m
- Max Magnification:0.16x
Our Winner: Canon EF 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II over Canon EF 24-85mm f3.5-4.5 USM
90mm
vs
85mm
5mm more Tele coverage
180g
vs
380g
200g lighter
67mm
vs
73mm
6mm smaller in diameter
58mm
vs
67mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
0.38m
vs
0.5m
can focus closer to the subject
0.3x
vs
0.16x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
24mm
vs
28mm
4mm Wider coverage
3.50x
vs
3.20x
More flexible focal coverage
3.5
vs
4
Wider aperture at wide end
4.5
vs
5.6
Wider aperture at tele end
6
vs
5
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Internal Focusing
vs
Extending front
Length of the lens doesn’t change during focusing
Yes
vs
No
Length of the lens doesn’t change during zooming
Yes
vs
No
Distance Scale to assist focusing
Yes
vs
No
Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
70mm
vs
71mm
1mm shorter
Canon 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II vs Canon 24-85mm f3.5-4.5 USM Specs Table
General
Canon 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II
Canon 24-85mm f3.5-4.5 USM
Brand
Canon
Canon
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
Price
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Lens Type
Standard Zoom
Standard Zoom
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Canon EF
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
28-90mm
24-85mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Black
Black
Zoom Method
Rotary (extending)
Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
3.2X
3.5X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F4.0 – F5.6
F3.5 – F4.5
Min Aperture
F22.0 – F32.0
F22.0 – F32.0
Aperture Ring
No
No
Diaphragm Blades
5
6
Optics
Optical Elements
10
15
Optical Groups
8
12
Special Elements
unknown
unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.38m
0.5m
Max Magnification
0.3X
0.16X
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Micromotor
Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual
No
Yes
Focus Method
Extending front
Internal
Distance Scale
No
Yes
DoF Scale
No
Yes
Distance Scale
No
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
180g
380g
Diameter
67mm
73mm
Length
71mm
70mm
Materials
Plastic barrel, plastic mount
Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing
No
No
Filter Thread
58mm
67mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Unknown
Unknown
Hood Code
EW-60C
EW-73II
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
Soft Case LP814
Soft Case LH-C13
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