Canon EF24-105mm F4L IS II USMvsCanon EF24-70mm F2.8L II USM
EF24-105mm F4L IS II USM
24-105mm / F4
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EF24-70mm F2.8L II USM
24-70mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the EF24-105mm F4L IS II USM suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-105mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the EF24-70mm F2.8L II USM suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 38cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- EF24-105mm F4L IS II USM118mm long × 83.5mm diameter
- EF24-70mm F2.8L II USM113mm long × 88.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Canon EF24-105mm F4L IS II USM | Canon EF24-70mm F2.8L II USM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 24mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 105mm | 70mm | +35mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 45cm | 38cm | +0.07m |
| Max magnification | 0.24× | 0.21× | +0.03x |
| Aperture blades | 10blades | 9blades | +1blades |
| Weight | 795g | 805g | −10g |
| Length | 118mm | 113mm | +5mm |
| Diameter | 83.5mm | 88.5mm | −5mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 82mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2016 | 2012 | +4year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as EF24-105mm F4L IS II USM relative to EF24-70mm F2.8L II USM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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EF24-105mm F4L IS II USM
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EF24-70mm F2.8L II USM
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