Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM vs Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL (Canon RF)

Key Differences

  • Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL (Canon RF) has a better weight (158g (5.6 oz) vs 395g (13.9 oz)).
  • Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL (Canon RF) has a better length (45mm vs 88.8mm).
  • Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM has a better max magnification (0.5x vs 0.07x).
  • Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL (Canon RF) has a better min focus distance (20 cm vs 33 cm).
  • Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM has a better maximum aperture (f/4 vs f/4.5).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length24-105mm11mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements158
Optical Groups116
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4f/4.5
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureNoNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesNo
Focus MotorSTM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesNo
Min Focus Distance33 cm20 cm
Max Magnification0.5x0.07x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$499$499
Filter Size67mm
Diameter76.6mm60.3mm
Length88.8mm45mm
Weight395g (13.9 oz)158g (5.6 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo