Lens Comparison
Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z vs Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Key Differences
- Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM has a better price (msrp) ($299 vs $2,999).
- Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM has a better weight (149g (5.3 oz) vs 1330g (2.93 lb)).
- Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM has a better length (44.8mm vs 199mm).
- Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM has a better min focus distance (25 cm vs 45 cm).
- Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4.5).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 24-105mm | 18-45mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 23 | 11 |
| Optical Groups | 18 | 9 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | 84° – 23.5° | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | 29-72mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Dual Nano USM | STM |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 45 cm | 25 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 0.29x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | Yes | Yes |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $2,999 | $299 |
| Filter Size | 82mm | 49mm |
| Diameter | 88.5mm | 68.1mm |
| Length | 199mm | 44.8mm |
| Weight | 1330g (2.93 lb) | 149g (5.3 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
