Canon RF 24–105mm F4L IS USM vs Canon RF 24–70mm F2.8L IS USM
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| CanonRF 24–105mm F4L IS USM | CanonRF 24–70mm F2.8L IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | October 2018 | September 2019 |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 24–105 mm | 24–70 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Optical construction | 18 elements in 14 groups | 21 elements in 15 groups |
| Special elements | Three glass-moulded aspherical elements and one UD element | Three glass-moulded aspherical elements and three UD elements |
| Coatings | ASC and Super Spectra anti-reflection coatings; fluorine coatings on front and rearmost surfaces | ASC anti-reflection coating and fluorine coating |
| Diaphragm | Nine blades with circular aperture | Nine blades with circular aperture |
| Angle of view | Full-frame horizontal 74°–19°20′, vertical 53°–13° and diagonal 84°–23°20′ | Full-frame horizontal 74°–29°, vertical 53°–19°30′ and diagonal 84°–34° |
| Mount and compatibility | ||
| Mounts | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Image circle | Full frame | Full frame |
| Compatibility | Canon EOS R cameras; full-frame image circle. RF optical model distinct from EF24–105mmF4L generations and RF24–105mmF4–7.1STM | Canon EOS R cameras; full-frame image circle. RF optical model distinct from EF24–70mm F2.8L generations and RF28–70mm F2.8 IS STM |
| Teleconverter support | Canon RF extenders not compatible; UK maker also lists EF12 II/EF25 II extension tubes incompatible | – |
| Focus and stabilisation | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.45 m | 0.21 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.24× | 0.3× |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus detail | Nano USM autofocus; electronic manual focus | Nano USM autofocus; electronic full-time manual focus. Maker rear-focusing design does not change lens length while focusing |
| Focus distance detail | Maker minimum focus distance 0.45 m; published AF/MF distinction absent and omitted | Maker 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 AF/MF mode distinction unpublished and omitted |
| Magnification detail | Maker maximum magnification 0.24×; no unpublished AF/MF distinction inferred | Maker maximum magnification 0.30× at 32 mm; no unpublished AF/MF distinction inferred |
| Stabilisation detail | Lens optical IS rated five stops, CIPA with EOS R at105mm in Canon Camera Museum; OpticalLimits obtained about3.5–4stops in its electronic-shutter test, a separate measured result | Lens optical IS rated five stops under CIPA guidelines at 70 mm with EOS R; body stabilisation is separate |
| Video features | Nano USM supports smooth movie autofocus; maker describes combined lens optical and camera electronic video IS separately from lens-only rating | – |
| Design | ||
| Dust and moisture resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| Maximum diameter | 83.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Length | 107.3 mm | 125.7 mm |
| Weight | 700 g (better) | 900 g |
| Controls | Zoom and focus rings, customisable lens control ring and zoom transport lock; OpticalLimits found no creeping during its test | Zoom and focus rings, customisable lens control ring, AF/MF and IS switches; Japan maker offers a paid control-ring de-click service |
| Zoom design | Extending zoom barrel; maker physical dimensions measured retracted | Extending zoom barrel; dimensions measured retracted |
| Filter detail | 77 mm front filter thread | 82 mm front filter thread |
| Weather resistance | Dust and moisture resistant construction, requiring attachment to a camera; cannot completely prevent dust/water ingress and is not waterproof | Dust and moisture resistant construction requires attachment to a camera; cannot completely prevent dust or water ingress and is not waterproof |
| Dimensions detail | Approximately83.5mm maximum diameter ×107.3mm length in retracted state | Approximately 88.5 mm maximum diameter × 125.7 mm length, retracted |
| Weight detail | Approximately700g lens | Approximately 900 g lens |
| Lens hood | EW-83N | EW-88E |
| In the box | UK maker store lists lens, E-77 II cap, Lens Dust Cap RF, EW-83N hood, LP1319 case and user manual | UK maker store lists lens, EW-88E hood, LP1222 case, Lens Dust Cap RF and E-82 II front cap |
| Release detail | Canon Japan FAQ gives first sale 25 October 2018, consistent with Camera Museum marketed month; no exact UK on-sale day inferred. Maker Japan offers a control-ring de-click service, so the launch DCW statement that it cannot be de-clicked is not treated as current service availability. Co-sold RF standard zooms are alternatives, not inferred successor links | September 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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