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Canon EF 24–105mm f/4L IS II USM vs Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

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CanonEF 24–105mm f/4L IS II USMCanonEF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Overview
Released2016March 2005
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–105 mm60 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionSeventeen elements in twelve groups12 elements in eight groups; three-group floating internal-focus system
Special elementsFour aspherical elements–
CoatingsAir Sphere Coating; front and rear fluorine coating according to The Digital PictureCanon describes optimised coatings to reduce flare and ghosting from sensor reflections
Aperture detail–Camera-displayed aperture assumes infinity focus; effective maximum aperture becomes f/5.84 at life-size magnification according to Canon's manual
DiaphragmTen blades with a circular apertureSeven blades according to Canon Camera Museum and Canon Japan
Angle of view84°–23°20′ diagonal, 74°–19°20′ horizontal and 53°–13° verticalHorizontal 20°40′, vertical 14°10′, diagonal 24°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; equivalent angle of view to 96 mm on full frame
Teleconverter supportCanon's manual excludes extendersCanon EF1.4X II and EF2X II extenders cannot be used
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 m0.2 m
Maximum magnification0.24×1×
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 AFUSM autofocus; full-time manual focusing after One-Shot AF with the shutter button held halfway
Focus distance detailInternal focusing according to The Digital Picture; Canon instructs users to finish zooming before focusing0.2 m minimum focus measured from the focal plane; approximately 90 mm working distance from the lens front at life-size magnification
Magnification detail–EF12 II extension tube gives 0.20–1.28×; EF25 II gives 0.44–1.61×. Optional 250D close-up lens gives 0.25–1.33× and 500D gives 0.12–1.18×
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 stabilisation according to The Digital Picture's exact-model specifications
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesNo
Filter diameter77 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter83.5 mm73 mm
Length118 mm69.8 mm
Weight795 g335 g
ControlsAF/MF and stabilisation switches, separate focus and zoom rings, distance window, infrared index and transport lock at 24 mmAF/MF switch; distance window with magnification scale
Filter detail–Front filter thread accommodates a filter and compatible macro flash together; front element does not rotate during focusing according to Photozone and The Digital Picture
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 sealingCanon Japan lists no dust or drip resistance
Dimensions detailMaximum diameter × retracted length; size and 795 g weight are lens-only. Caps add 24.2 mm to length according to Canon's manual73 mm maximum diameter × 69.8 mm from mount surface to lens front; cap and rear cap excluded
Weight detail–Canon's manual specifies 335 g for the lens alone
Lens hoodEW-83M hood with release button; reversible for storageET-67B hood and LP1016 case sold separately according to Canon's manual; Canon Japan's later accessory listing includes hood and case without clarifying regional package differences
In the boxLens, E-77 II front cap, Dust Lens Cap E, EW-83M hood, LP1219 case and 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 March 2005 marketing. Canon Japan's February announcement planned 17 March, while its later exact-model support sheet records 19 March 2005 as the Japanese release date. The headline retains month precision; no UK first-sale day is established.

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