Lens Comparison
Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM vs Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z
Key Differences
- Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z has a better min focus distance (45 cm vs 90 cm).
- Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4.5).
- Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z has a better aperture blades (11 vs 9).
- Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z has a better weight (1330g (2.93 lb) vs 1530g (3.37 lb)).
- Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z has a better length (199mm vs 207.6mm).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 100-500mm | 24-105mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 20 | 23 |
| Optical Groups | 14 | 18 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/51 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 11 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | 24° – 5° | 84° – 23.5° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Dual Nano USM | Dual Nano USM |
| Focus Limiter | Yes | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 90 cm | 45 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.33x | 0.29x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | Yes |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $2,899 | $2,999 |
| Filter Size | 77mm | 82mm |
| Diameter | 93.8mm | 88.5mm |
| Length | 207.6mm | 199mm |
| Weight | 1530g (3.37 lb) | 1330g (2.93 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes | No |
