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

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Overview
Released2016September 1999
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–105 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/4
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionSeventeen elements in twelve groups16 elements in 13 groups
Special elementsFour aspherical elementsOne fluorite and two UD elements
CoatingsAir Sphere Coating; front and rear fluorine coating according to The Digital Picture–
DiaphragmTen blades with a circular apertureEight blades
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 extendersCompatible with Canon EF1.4X and EF2X extenders; The Digital Picture notes EF1.4X II gives 98–280 mm f/5.6 and EF2X II gives 140–400 mm f/8, with camera-dependent autofocus at f/8
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 stabilisationYesNo
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 with mechanical full-time manual focus override
Focus distance detailInternal focusing according to The Digital Picture; Canon instructs users to finish zooming before focusingInternal focusing; front does not rotate (The Digital Picture); 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 direction–
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesNo
Filter diameter77 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter83.5 mm76 mm
Length118 mm172 mm
Weight795 g705 g
ControlsAF/MF and stabilisation switches, separate focus and zoom rings, distance window, infrared index and transport lock at 24 mmAF/MF switch and focus limiter, with full 1.2 m–infinity range or 3 m–infinity (ePHOTOzine)
Zoom designExtending barrel; zoom lock holds the shortest 24 mm positionInternal zooming maintains physical length (ePHOTOzine and The Digital Picture)
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 sealingNot weather sealed according to The Digital Picture
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
Weight detail–705 g according to Canon's UK specifications and Camera Museum
Tripod mount–Optional Ring Tripod Mount A (W) at launch; The Digital Picture also identifies compatible A II (W)
Lens hoodEW-83M hood with release button; reversible for storageET-74
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 case according to Canon Camera Museum; tripod collar sold separately
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 September 1999 according to Canon Camera Museum

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