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Canon EF 24–105mm f/4L IS II USM vs Canon EF 70–200mm f/4L IS USM

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CanonEF 24–105mm f/4L IS II USMCanonEF 70–200mm f/4L IS USM
Overview
Released2016November 2006
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–105 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/4
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionSeventeen elements in twelve groups20 elements in 15 groups
Special elementsFour aspherical elementsOne fluorite and two UD elements
CoatingsAir Sphere Coating; front and rear fluorine coating according to The Digital PictureSuper Spectra coatings
DiaphragmTen blades with a circular apertureEight blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view84°–23°20′ diagonal, 74°–19°20′ horizontal and 53°–13° verticalDiagonal 34°–12°; vertical 19°30′–7°; horizontal 29°–10°
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon EF full-frame and APS-C DSLRs; EOS M cameras require an EF-EOS M mount adaptorCanon EF mount full-frame and APS-C cameras
Teleconverter supportCanon's manual excludes extendersEF1.4X II gives 98–280 mm f/5.6 and 0.31× maximum magnification with autofocus; EF2X II gives 140–400 mm f/8 and 0.45×, with autofocus limited to compatible bodies and slower operation
Adaptor supportEF12 II gives 0.60–0.50× at 24 mm and 0.41–0.12× at 105 mm; EF25 II is incompatible at 24 mm and gives 0.61–0.27× at 105 mm–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.45 m1.2 m
Maximum magnification0.24×0.21×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailUSM autofocus with full-time manual focusing. Canon's manual specifies turning the ring with the shutter half-pressed after One Shot AFRing-type USM; full-time manual override after One-Shot autofocus while holding the shutter button halfway
Focus distance detailInternal focusing according to The Digital Picture; Canon instructs users to finish zooming before focusingInternal focusing with a non-rotating front; maximum 0.21× magnification at 200 mm
Stabilisation detailCanon claims four-stop optical stabilisation. The exact manual describes automatic adjustment for still subjects and panning, with correction perpendicular to the panning directionFour-stop launch claim based on a shutter speed of 1/focal length; Mode 1 for still subjects and Mode 2 for panning; manual recommends switching off on a tripod to save battery power
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter83.5 mm76 mm
Length118 mm172 mm
Weight795 g760 g
ControlsAF/MF and stabilisation switches, separate focus and zoom rings, distance window, infrared index and transport lock at 24 mmAF/MF, IS on/off and IS mode switches; focus limiter selects 1.2 m–infinity or 3 m–infinity
Zoom designExtending barrel; zoom lock holds the shortest 24 mm positionInternal zooming maintains physical length
Weather resistanceCanon UK describes dust and moisture sealing; the manual identifies a rubber mount ring. The Digital Picture recommends a protective filter to complete front sealingDust- and moisture-resistant construction with a rubber gasket at the mount
Dimensions detailMaximum diameter × retracted length; size and 795 g weight are lens-only. Caps add 24.2 mm to length according to Canon's manual76 mm maximum diameter × 172 mm length, measured from the mount to the lens front without caps
Weight detail–760 g lens only according to Canon's instruction manual
Tripod mount–Optional A II (W) tripod mount ring; collar can be removed while the lens remains attached to the camera
Lens hoodEW-83M hood with release button; reversible for storageET-74, reversible for storage
In the boxLens, E-77 II front cap, Dust Lens Cap E, EW-83M hood, LP1219 case and manual according to Canon UKLens hood and pouch according to Canon's launch announcement; ET-74 and LP1224 models identified in the instruction manual
Release detailCanon Camera Museum's exact-model table records October 2016 marketing; its later RF 24–105mm page retrospectively says November 2016. The year is used because the maker gives conflicting months without explaining a regional differenceMarketed in November 2006 according to Canon Camera Museum; the stabilised model was sold alongside the non-stabilised f/4 version

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