Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z vs Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM

Key Differences

  • Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM has a better price (msrp) ($499 vs $2,999).
  • Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM has a better weight (395g (13.9 oz) vs 1330g (2.93 lb)).
  • Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM has a better length (88.8mm vs 199mm).
  • Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z has a better aperture blades (11 vs 7).
  • Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length24-105mm24-105mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements2315
Optical Groups1811
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/4
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades117
Rounded ApertureYesNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
Angle of View84° – 23.5°84° – 23°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorDual Nano USMSTM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance45 cm33 cm
Max Magnification0.29x0.5x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomYesNo
General
Price (MSRP)$2,999$499
Filter Size82mm67mm
Diameter88.5mm76.6mm
Length199mm88.8mm
Weight1330g (2.93 lb)395g (13.9 oz)
Weather SealedYesNo
Tripod CollarNoNo