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Canon RF 24–105mm F4–7.1 IS STM vs Canon RF-S 18–150mm F3.5–6.3 IS STM

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CanonRF 24–105mm F4–7.1 IS STMCanonRF-S 18–150mm F3.5–6.3 IS STM
Overview
ReleasedApril 2020June 2022
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–105 mm18–150 mm
Maximum aperturef/4–7.1f/3.5–6.3
Minimum aperturef/22–40f/22–40
Optical construction13 elements in 11 groups, per Japan maker specification and Canon Camera Museum17 elements in 13 groups
Special elementsAspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum optical diagramOne UD, one plastic-moulded and one glass-moulded aspherical element; Super Spectra coating; no fluorine coating
Aperture detailMinimum f/22 at 24 mm and f/40 at 105 mmMinimum f/22 at 18 mm and f/40 at 150 mm with one-third-stop display
DiaphragmSeven blades, circular apertureSeven blades, circular aperture
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon RFCanon RF
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon RF mount, full-frame image circle; RF extenders and EF extension tubes not compatibleCanon RF mount with APS-C image circle; full-frame EOS R cameras use an APS-C crop; RF extenders and EF extension tubes not compatible
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.13 m (manual focus)0.12 m (manual focus)
Maximum magnification0.5× (manual focus)0.59× (manual focus)
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailLead-screw STM, electronic manual focus; combined focus/control ringSTM autofocus and electronic manual focusing
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 centreAutofocus minimum 0.17 m at 18–35 mm and 0.45 m at 150 mm; manual-focus minimum 0.12 m at 18–24 mm or 0.13 m at 35 mm
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 MuseumAutofocus maximum 0.44× at 50 mm, per Japan maker table and Camera Museum; manual-focus maximum 0.59× at 35 mm
Stabilisation detailOptical IS rated five stops at 105 mm on EOS R under CIPA; lens optical rating is distinct from any camera sensor stabilisationOptical IS rated 4.5 stops on EOS R10 at 150 mm under CIPA, yaw/pitch; up to seven stops coordinated with EOS R7 sensor IS at 150 mm under CIPA, yaw/pitch; Dynamic IS for movies
Design
Dust and moisture resistantNoNo
Filter diameter67 mm55 mm
Maximum diameter76.6 mm69 mm
Length88.8 mm84.5 mm
Weight395 g310 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 switchCombined focus/control ring and zoom ring; AF/MF and IS controlled through camera settings
Zoom designExtending zoom barrelExtending barrel
Weather resistanceOpticalLimits and Cameralabs report no weather sealingNo dust or moisture resistance
Dimensions detailApproximately 76.6 mm maximum diameter ×88.8 mm lengthApproximately 69 mm maximum diameter × 84.5 mm length, retracted
Weight detailApproximately 395 g lensApproximately 310 g lens
Lens hoodEW-73D, not bundledEW-60F, sold separately
In the box–Lens, E-55 front cap, RF lens dust cap and user manual
Release detailApril 2020 marketed month in Canon Camera MuseumJune 2022 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum

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