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Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z vs Canon RF 24–70mm F2.8L IS USM

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CanonRF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM ZCanonRF 24–70mm F2.8L IS USM
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2023September 2019
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–105 mm24–70 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical construction23 elements in 18 groups21 elements in 15 groups
Special elementsThree aspherical and four UD elementsThree glass-moulded aspherical elements and three UD elements
CoatingsAir Sphere Coating; fluorine front-element coatingASC anti-reflection coating and fluorine coating
Diaphragm11 bladesNine blades with circular aperture
Angle of viewDiagonal 84°–23°20′; horizontal 74°–19°20′; vertical 53°–13°Full-frame horizontal 74°–29°, vertical 53°–19°30′ and diagonal 84°–34°
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon RFCanon RF
Image circle–Full frame
CompatibilityCanon RF mount; Digital Camera World identifies full-frame coverageCanon EOS R cameras; full-frame image circle. RF optical model distinct from EF24–70mm F2.8L generations and RF28–70mm F2.8 IS STM
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.45 m0.21 m
Maximum magnification0.29×0.3×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailTwo Nano USM motors and floating-focus systemNano USM autofocus; electronic full-time manual focus. Maker rear-focusing design does not change lens length while focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum focusing distance 0.45 m throughout the zoom rangeMaker minimum focus distance 0.21 m at 24 mm; Photography Blog reports 0.38 m at 70 mm. AF/MF mode distinction unpublished and omitted
Magnification detailMaximum 0.08× at 24 mm or 0.29× at 105 mm; Digital Camera World's table incorrectly prints 0.8× at 24 mm, so the maker's 0.08× is retainedMaker maximum magnification 0.30× at 32 mm; no unpublished AF/MF distinction inferred
Stabilisation detailMaker 5.5 stops on EOS R at 105 mm, CIPA yaw/pitch; coordinated lens/body stabilisation up to 8 stops on EOS R3 at 105 mm under the same test directionsLens optical IS rated five stops under CIPA guidelines at 70 mm with EOS R; body stabilisation is separate
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression; optional PZ-E2 power-zoom adapter is separate and required for powered zoom–
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter88.5 mm88.5 mm
Length199 mm125.7 mm
Weight1,330 g900 g
ControlsIris ring and two customisable lens-function buttons; three IS modes for stationary subjects, panning or unpredictable movementZoom and focus rings, customisable lens control ring, AF/MF and IS switches; Japan maker offers a paid control-ring de-click service
Zoom designFixed-length internal zoomExtending zoom barrel; dimensions measured retracted
Filter detail–82 mm front filter thread
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant construction; no published IP ratingDust and moisture resistant construction requires attachment to a camera; cannot completely prevent dust or water ingress and is not waterproof
Dimensions detail–Approximately 88.5 mm maximum diameter × 125.7 mm length, retracted
Weight detailCanon Camera Museum gives approximately 1330 g; Canon Asia lists 1430 g without stating the accessory basis, and Digital Camera World gives 1350 g. Museum figure used; no inferred accessory-excluded weightApproximately 900 g lens
Tripod mountDetachable without a special tool–
Lens hoodEW-88E includedEW-88E
In the boxLens Cap E-82 II, Lens Dust Cap RF, EW-88E hood and LZ1326 (B) bag on Canon Asia's pageUK maker store lists lens, EW-88E hood, LP1222 case, Lens Dust Cap RF and E-82 II front cap
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records first marketing in November 2023; no precise retail day inferredSeptember 2019 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum; original Japan maker announcement gives late September. Exact worldwide first retail day is not inferred. Co-sold standard zooms are alternatives, with no inferred successor link

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