Canon RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM ZvsCanon RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM
RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
24-105mm / F2.8
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RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM
24-105mm / F4
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Which to choose
When the RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM suits you better
- Weight630g lighter, so easier to carry
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
- RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z199mm long × 88.5mm diameter
- RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM107.3mm long × 83.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Canon RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z | Canon RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 24mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 105mm | 105mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 45cm | 45cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.29× | 0.24× | +0.05x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 1.33kg | 700g | +630g |
| Length | 199mm | 107.3mm | +91.7mm |
| Diameter | 88.5mm | 83.5mm | +5mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 77mm | +5mm |
| Released | — | 2018 | No data |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z relative to RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
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RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM
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