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

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CanonEF 24–105mm f/4L IS USMCanonEF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USM
Overview
Released2005June 2018
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–105 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/4
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionEighteen elements in thirteen groups20 elements in 15 groups
Special elementsThree aspherical elements, comprising two replica and one glass-moulded element, plus one Super UD elementOne fluorite and two UD elements
Coatings–Super Spectra coatings; fluorine coatings on the front and rear elements according to Canon's US launch announcement
DiaphragmEight blades with a circular apertureNine blades with a circular aperture
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 cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensorsCanon EF mount full-frame and APS-C cameras
Teleconverter supportCanon's manual excludes EF1.4X II and EF2X II extenders–
Adaptor supportEF12 II extension tube gives 0.60–0.50× at 24 mm and 0.40–0.12× 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 m
Maximum magnification0.23×0.27×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailRing USM 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 full-time manual focus override
Focus distance detailInternal focusing without front-element rotation according to The Digital PictureMaximum 0.27× magnification at 200 mm; internal focusing according to Digital Camera World
Stabilisation detailCanon claims stabilisation equivalent to a shutter speed three stops faster. The manual cautions that stabilisation may be less effective when panning and cannot compensate for subject movementFive-stop CIPA claim at 200 mm on an EOS-1D X Mark II; three modes including exposure-only stabilisation for tracking moving subjects
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm72 mm
Maximum diameter83.5 mm80 mm
Length107 mm176 mm
Weight670 g780 g
ControlsSeparate zoom and focus rings, AF/MF and stabilisation switches, distance window and infrared focus indexAF/MF, IS on/off and three IS mode switches; focus limiter excludes distances below 3 m according to Digital Camera World
Zoom designExtending barrel with rotary zoom control according to both reviewsInternal zooming maintains physical length according to Digital Camera World
Weather resistanceCanon's manual describes a sealed structure and rubber mount ring for dust and drip resistance. The Digital Picture recommends a protective filter to complete protectionDust- and moisture-resistant construction
Dimensions detailMaximum diameter × length; size and 670 g weight are lens-only. Caps add 21.5 mm to length according to Canon's manual80 mm maximum diameter × 176 mm length
Weight detail–Approximate 780 g maker figure; Digital Camera World specifies this excludes the optional tripod mount
Tripod mount–Optional A II (W II) tripod mounting ring according to Digital Camera World; the maker photograph shows this separately sold accessory
Lens hoodEW-83H petal hood, reversible for storage–
In the boxLens, EW-83H hood and soft pouch according to The Digital PictureLens, pouch, caps, hood and instruction manual according to Canon UK
Release detailCanon Camera Museum's exact-model table records October 2005 marketing. Its later EF 24–105mm IS STM page retrospectively describes this lens as released in September 2005; no first-sale day or explanation for the month difference is givenCanon Japan announced first sale on 28 June 2018; Canon Camera Museum gives June 2018 and the US launch announcement states late June. The day is the Japanese sale date, not a separately confirmed UK date.

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