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Canon EF 24–105mm f/4L IS II USM vs Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM

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CanonEF 24–105mm f/4L IS II USMCanonEF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM
Overview
Released2016November 2017
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–105 mm85 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical constructionSeventeen elements in twelve groupsFourteen elements in ten groups
Special elementsFour aspherical elementsHigh-precision glass-moulded aspherical lens according to Canon
CoatingsAir Sphere Coating; front and rear fluorine coating according to The Digital PictureAir Sphere Coating (ASC) according to Canon
DiaphragmTen blades with a circular apertureNine blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view84°–23°20′ diagonal, 74°–19°20′ horizontal and 53°–13° vertical28°30′ diagonal, 24° horizontal and 16° 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 cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensors
Teleconverter supportCanon's manual excludes extendersNot compatible with Canon extenders according to Canon UK's specification sheet
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 mmCanon UK confirms EOS M compatibility using the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.45 m0.85 m
Maximum magnification0.24×0.12×
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 USM with full-time manual override according to Canon UK
Focus distance detailInternal focusing according to The Digital Picture; Canon instructs users to finish zooming before focusingInternal focusing according to ePHOTOzine
Magnification detail–Canon UK specifies 0.15–0.26× with EF12 II and 0.33–0.43× with EF25 II extension tubes
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 optical stabilisation, tested at 85 mm with EOS-1D X Mark II to CIPA standards according to Canon
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter83.5 mm88.6 mm
Length118 mm105.4 mm
Weight795 g950 g
ControlsAF/MF and stabilisation switches, separate focus and zoom rings, distance window, infrared index and transport lock at 24 mmAF/MF and stabiliser on/off switches, manual focus ring, distance window and depth-of-field markings
Zoom designExtending barrel; zoom lock holds the shortest 24 mm position–
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 resistance according to Canon UK
Dimensions detailMaximum diameter × retracted length; size and 795 g weight are lens-only. Caps add 24.2 mm to length according to Canon's manual88.6 mm maximum diameter × 105.4 mm length; approximately 950 g according to Canon
Lens hoodEW-83M hood with release button; reversible for storageSupplied ET-83E hood according to Canon UK
In the boxLens, E-77 II front cap, Dust Lens Cap E, EW-83M hood, LP1219 case and manual according to Canon UKLens, ET-83E hood, E-77II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, LP1219 pouch and user manual according to Canon UK
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 differenceCanon Camera Museum records November 2017 marketing; a first-sale day is not given

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