Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z vs Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5L FISHEYE STM

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RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z compared with RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5L FISHEYE STM
CanonRF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM ZCanonRF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5L FISHEYE STM
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2023February 2026
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–105 mm7–14 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8–3.5
Minimum aperturef/22f/22–29
Optical construction23 elements in 18 groups16 elements in 11 groups
Special elementsThree aspherical and four UD elementsFive UD and two replica aspherical elements
CoatingsAir Sphere Coating; fluorine front-element coatingThree ASC coatings and Super Spectra; fluorine coating on the front element
Aperture detail–f/2.8–22 at 7 mm and f/3.5–29 at 14 mm; maker minimum-aperture figures use 1/3-stop display
Diaphragm11 bladesNine aperture blades
Angle of viewDiagonal 84°–23°20′; horizontal 74°–19°20′; vertical 53°–13°Horizontal 190°–149°45′, vertical 190°–99°50′ and diagonal 190°–180° on full frame
Projection–Circular 190° fisheye at 7 mm and frame-filling diagonal 180° fisheye at 14 mm on full frame; circular mode uses equidistant projection; neither is rectilinear
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon RFCanon RF
Image circle–Full frame
CompatibilityCanon RF mount; Digital Camera World identifies full-frame coverageCanon EOS R full-frame or APS-C cameras; APS-C cannot show the complete circular image and uses approximately 8.7 mm for diagonal coverage (Digital Camera World)
Teleconverter support–Canon RF extenders not compatible
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.45 m0.15 m (autofocus)
Maximum magnification0.29×0.35× (autofocus)
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailTwo Nano USM motors and floating-focus systemLeadscrew-type STM focusing with position sensors; full-time manual focus; maker rear-focusing design maintains length during focus
Focus distance detailMinimum focusing distance 0.45 m throughout the zoom rangeMaker specifies 0.15 m throughout the 7–14 mm range in autofocus
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 retainedMaximum 0.35× at 14 mm in autofocus, measured at the image centre; do not assume identical magnification across a fisheye image
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 directionsNo lens optical IS; maker separately lists compatible camera IBIS at seven stops at the centre/14 mm under CIPA-2024 conditions
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression; optional PZ-E2 power-zoom adapter is separate and required for powered zoomCircular fisheye material can be converted to monoscopic 2D 180° VR with EOS VR Utility on supported cameras; not a stereoscopic dual-fisheye lens; conversion compatibility depends on body and recording format
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm–
Maximum diameter88.5 mm76.5 mm
Length199 mm109.4 mm
Weight1,330 g476 g (better)
ControlsIris ring and two customisable lens-function buttons; three IS modes for stationary subjects, panning or unpredictable movementZoom, focus and customisable control rings; AF/MF switch, function button and zoom lock/limit control (Digital Camera World)
Zoom designFixed-length internal zoomInternal zoom and focus retain the same physical lens length (Amateur Photographer; Digital Camera World)
Filter detail–No front screw-in filter thread; rear Drop-in Filter A system; supplied clear filter and optional Drop-in Variable ND Filter A or Drop-in Circular Polarizing Filter A
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant construction; no published IP ratingDust and moisture resistant with mount gasket; Canon states attachment to a camera is needed and protection does not prevent all dust or water ingress; no waterproof/IP claim
Dimensions detail–Approximately 76.5 mm maximum diameter × 109.4 mm length, excluding detachable hood
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 476 g lens
Tripod mountDetachable without a special tool–
Lens hoodEW-88E includedDetachable EW-76; remove for circular fisheye shooting to avoid the hood entering the image (Amateur Photographer; Digital Camera World)
In the boxLens Cap E-82 II, Lens Dust Cap RF, EW-88E hood and LZ1326 (B) bag on Canon Asia's pageDrop-in clear filter included
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records first marketing in November 2023; no precise retail day inferredCanon Japan specifies first sale on 20 February 2026; US announcement expected availability by the end of February, rather than the same exact regional day

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