Lens Comparison
Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z vs Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM
Key Differences
- Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/2.8).
- Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM has a better length (107.9mm vs 199mm).
- Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM has a better weight (770g (1.70 lb) vs 1330g (2.93 lb)).
- Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM has a better price (msrp) ($1,799 vs $2,999).
- Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM has a better min focus distance (40 cm vs 45 cm).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 24-105mm | 50mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 23 | 15 |
| Optical Groups | 18 | 11 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 | 10 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | 84° – 23.5° | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Dual Nano USM | VCM |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 45 cm | 40 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 0.18x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | Yes | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $2,999 | $1,799 |
| Filter Size | 82mm | 77mm |
| Diameter | 88.5mm | 84.4mm |
| Length | 199mm | 107.9mm |
| Weight | 1330g (2.93 lb) | 770g (1.70 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |







