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Canon RF 24–105mm F4L IS USM vs Canon RF 75–300mm F4–5.6

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CanonRF 24–105mm F4L IS USMCanonRF 75–300mm F4–5.6
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2018May 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–105 mm75–300 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/4–5.6
Minimum aperturef/22f/32–45
Optical construction18 elements in 14 groupsThirteen elements in nine groups; Canon states the optical design is adapted from the EF 75–300mm F4–5.6 III
Special elementsThree glass-moulded aspherical elements and one UD element–
CoatingsASC and Super Spectra anti-reflection coatings; fluorine coatings on front and rearmost surfacesSuper Spectra; no fluorine coating
Aperture detail–Maximum f/4 at 75 mm and f/5.6 at 300 mm; minimum f/32 and f/45 respectively
DiaphragmNine blades with circular apertureSeven blades
Angle of viewFull-frame horizontal 74°–19°20′, vertical 53°–13° and diagonal 84°–23°20′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 EOS R cameras; full-frame image circle. RF optical model distinct from EF24–105mmF4L generations and RF24–105mmF4–7.1STMCanon RF mount for full-frame and APS-C EOS R cameras; 120–480 mm equivalent field of view on Canon APS-C
Teleconverter supportCanon RF extenders not compatible; UK maker also lists EF12 II/EF25 II extension tubes incompatibleNot compatible with RF extenders (The-Digital-Picture)
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.45 m1.5 m
Maximum magnification0.24×0.25×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailNano USM autofocus; electronic manual focusDC motor autofocus; no full-time manual focus override (Digital Camera World)
Focus distance detailMaker minimum focus distance 0.45 m; published AF/MF distinction absent and omitted1.5 m minimum focus; front element and focus ring rotate during focusing (Digital Camera World and The-Digital-Picture)
Magnification detailMaker maximum magnification 0.24×; no unpublished AF/MF distinction inferred0.06× at 75 mm and 0.25× at 300 mm
Stabilisation detailLens 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 resultNo lens optical stabilisation
Video featuresNano USM supports smooth movie autofocus; maker describes combined lens optical and camera electronic video IS separately from lens-only ratingSubstantial focus breathing in The-Digital-Picture's test
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYes–
Filter diameter77 mm58 mm
Maximum diameter83.5 mm71.2 mm
Length107.3 mm146.1 mm
Weight700 g507 g
ControlsZoom and focus rings, customisable lens control ring and zoom transport lock; OpticalLimits found no creeping during its testManual focus and zoom rings, AF/MF switch; no custom control ring (The-Digital-Picture)
Zoom designExtending zoom barrel; maker physical dimensions measured retractedExtending zoom barrel; further extension and front rotation during focusing (Digital Camera World)
Filter detail77 mm front filter thread58 mm front thread rotates during focusing
Weather resistanceDust and moisture resistant construction, requiring attachment to a camera; cannot completely prevent dust/water ingress and is not waterproofCanon UK's table lists dust/moisture resistance, but Digital Camera World and The-Digital-Picture both report no weather sealing
Dimensions detailApproximately83.5mm maximum diameter ×107.3mm length in retracted state71.2 mm maximum diameter × 146.1 mm retracted length
Weight detailApproximately700g lensApproximately 507 g lens
Lens hoodEW-83NOptional ET-60 hood, not included
In the boxUK maker store lists lens, E-77 II cap, Lens Dust Cap RF, EW-83N hood, LP1319 case and user manualLens, E-58 II lens cap, RF dust cap and user manual
Release detailCanon 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 linksMay 2025 release confirmed retrospectively by Canon's February 2026 press release and Canon Camera Museum

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