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Canon RF 24–105mm F4–7.1 IS STM vs Canon RF 75–300mm F4–5.6

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CanonRF 24–105mm F4–7.1 IS STMCanonRF 75–300mm F4–5.6
Overview
ReleasedApril 2020May 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–105 mm75–300 mm
Maximum aperturef/4–7.1f/4–5.6
Minimum aperturef/22–40f/32–45
Optical construction13 elements in 11 groups, per Japan maker specification and Canon Camera MuseumThirteen elements in nine groups; Canon states the optical design is adapted from the EF 75–300mm F4–5.6 III
Coatings–Super Spectra; no fluorine coating
Special elementsAspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum optical diagram–
Aperture detailMinimum f/22 at 24 mm and f/40 at 105 mmMaximum f/4 at 75 mm and f/5.6 at 300 mm; minimum f/32 and f/45 respectively
DiaphragmSeven blades, circular apertureSeven blades
Angle of view–Full-frame diagonal 32°11′–8°15′; horizontal 27°–6°50′; vertical 18°11′–4°35′
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon RFCanon RF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon RF mount, full-frame image circle; RF extenders and EF extension tubes not compatibleCanon RF mount for full-frame and APS-C EOS R cameras; 120–480 mm equivalent field of view on Canon APS-C
Teleconverter support–Not compatible with RF extenders (The-Digital-Picture)
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.13 m (manual focus)1.5 m
Maximum magnification0.5× (manual focus)0.25×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailLead-screw STM, electronic manual focus; combined focus/control ringDC motor autofocus; no full-time manual focus override (Digital Camera World)
Focus distance detailAutofocus minimum 0.20 m at 24 mm or 0.34 m at 105 mm; manual-focus Centre Focus Macro minimum 0.13 m at 24 mm, approximately 2.5 cm from the lens front, with sharpness concentrated in the image centre1.5 m minimum focus; front element and focus ring rotate during focusing (Digital Camera World and The-Digital-Picture)
Magnification detailAutofocus maximum 0.4× at 105 mm; manual-focus Centre Focus Macro maximum 0.5× at 24 mm, per Japan maker table and Camera Museum0.06× at 75 mm and 0.25× at 300 mm
Stabilisation detailOptical IS rated five stops at 105 mm on EOS R under CIPA; lens optical rating is distinct from any camera sensor stabilisationNo lens optical stabilisation
Video features–Substantial focus breathing in The-Digital-Picture's test
Design
Dust and moisture resistantNo–
Filter diameter67 mm58 mm
Maximum diameter76.6 mm71.2 mm
Length88.8 mm146.1 mm
Weight395 g507 g
ControlsCombined focus/control ring, zoom ring and separate stabilisation switch; OpticalLimits notes manual/auto focus is selected through camera settings rather than an AF/MF lens switchManual focus and zoom rings, AF/MF switch; no custom control ring (The-Digital-Picture)
Zoom designExtending zoom barrelExtending zoom barrel; further extension and front rotation during focusing (Digital Camera World)
Filter detail–58 mm front thread rotates during focusing
Weather resistanceOpticalLimits and Cameralabs report no weather sealingCanon UK's table lists dust/moisture resistance, but Digital Camera World and The-Digital-Picture both report no weather sealing
Dimensions detailApproximately 76.6 mm maximum diameter ×88.8 mm length71.2 mm maximum diameter × 146.1 mm retracted length
Weight detailApproximately 395 g lensApproximately 507 g lens
Lens hoodEW-73D, not bundledOptional ET-60 hood, not included
In the box–Lens, E-58 II lens cap, RF dust cap and user manual
Release detailApril 2020 marketed month in Canon Camera MuseumMay 2025 release confirmed retrospectively by Canon's February 2026 press release and Canon Camera Museum

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