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Canon EF 24–105mm f/4L IS II USM vs Canon EF 80–200mm f/2.8L

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CanonEF 24–105mm f/4L IS II USMCanonEF 80–200mm f/2.8L
Overview
Released2016September 1989
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–105 mm80–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionSeventeen elements in twelve groups16 elements in 13 groups
Special elementsFour aspherical 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° vertical–
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 extendersNot compatible with Canon EF extenders according to Bob Atkins
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 m1.8 m
Maximum magnification0.24×0.13×
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 AFAutofocus without USM or full-time manual override according to Bob Atkins; Ken Rockwell identifies an Arc Form Drive motor
Focus distance detailInternal focusing according to The Digital Picture; Canon instructs users to finish zooming before focusingNon-rotating front during focusing according to Bob Atkins; internal focusing according to Ken Rockwell
Stabilisation detailCanon claims four-stop optical stabilisation. The exact manual describes automatic adjustment for still subjects and panning, with correction perpendicular to the panning directionNo optical image stabilisation according to Ken Rockwell
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYes–
Filter diameter77 mm72 mm
Maximum diameter83.5 mm84 mm
Length118 mm185.7 mm
Weight795 g–
ControlsAF/MF and stabilisation switches, separate focus and zoom rings, distance window, infrared index and transport lock at 24 mmSeparate zoom and focus rings; focus limiter and manual focus switch according to Bob Atkins
Zoom designExtending barrel; zoom lock holds the shortest 24 mm positionInternal zooming maintains physical length according to Ken Rockwell
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 sealing–
Dimensions detailMaximum diameter × retracted length; size and 795 g weight are lens-only. Caps add 24.2 mm to length according to Canon's manual84 mm maximum diameter × 185.7 mm length
Weight detail–Canon Camera Museum specifies 1,330 g without identifying whether the collar is included. Ken Rockwell measures 1,276.4 g without the collar and 1,411.95 g with it; these are sample measurements, not the maker's lens-only figure.
Tripod mount–Removable tripod collar according to Bob Atkins
Lens hoodEW-83M hood with release button; reversible for storageSupplied hood according to Bob Atkins; Ken Rockwell identifies ES-79
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 hard case according to Bob Atkins
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 1989 according to Canon Camera Museum; Canon identifies the March 1995 EF 70–200mm f/2.8L USM as its successor

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