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Canon EF 24–105mm f/4L IS II USM vs Canon EF-S 10–22mm f/3.5–4.5 USM

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CanonEF 24–105mm f/4L IS II USMCanonEF-S 10–22mm f/3.5–4.5 USM
Overview
Released2016November 2004
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–105 mm10–22 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/3.5–4.5
Minimum aperturef/22f/22–29
Optical constructionSeventeen elements in twelve groups13 elements in 10 groups
Special elementsFour aspherical elementsThree aspherical elements and one Super UD element according to Canon's US announcement
CoatingsAir Sphere Coating; front and rear fluorine coating according to The Digital PictureSuper Spectra coatings according to Canon's UK store
Aperture detail–Minimum f/22–29 with third-stop settings; f/22–27 with half-stop settings
DiaphragmTen blades with a circular apertureSix blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view84°–23°20′ diagonal, 74°–19°20′ horizontal and 53°–13° verticalHorizontal 97°10′–54°30′; vertical 74°10′–37°50′; diagonal 107°30′–63°30′
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF-S
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF full-frame and APS-C DSLRs; EOS M cameras require an EF-EOS M mount adaptorCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; 16–35 mm equivalent field of view; EOS M requires the EF-EOS M adaptor
Teleconverter supportCanon's manual excludes extendersEF1.4X II and EF2X II cannot be used according to Canon's manual
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 m0.24 m
Maximum magnification0.24×0.17×
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; manual focus adjustment after One Shot AF while holding the shutter halfway according to Canon's manual
Focus distance detailInternal focusing according to The Digital Picture; Canon instructs users to finish zooming before focusingMinimum focus distance 0.24 m throughout the zoom range; 0.17× maximum magnification at 22 mm
Magnification detail–EF12 II tube is incompatible at 10 mm and gives 0.77–0.58× at 22 mm; manual advises against EF25 II because the working distance is very short
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
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYes–
Filter diameter77 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter83.5 mm83.5 mm
Length118 mm89.8 mm
Weight795 g385 g
ControlsAF/MF and stabilisation switches, separate focus and zoom rings, distance window, infrared index and transport lock at 24 mm–
Zoom designExtending barrel; zoom lock holds the shortest 24 mm positionOuter barrel length remains unchanged during zooming; internal focusing and non-rotating filter mount according to Cameralabs
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 manual83.5 mm maximum diameter × 89.8 mm mount-to-front length without caps
Weight detail–385 g lens-only figure according to Canon's manual
Lens hoodEW-83M hood with release button; reversible for storageOptional EW-83E, reversible for storage; LP1319 pouch also optional
In the boxLens, E-77 II front cap, Dust Lens Cap E, EW-83M hood, LP1219 case and manual according to Canon UKLens, E-77U front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual according to Canon's UK store
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 2004 introduction; the Japanese announcement specified late November, while the US announcement stated autumn. No UK first-sale day is established by these sources.

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