Canon RF24-105mm F4 L IS USMvsCanon RF50mm F1.8 STM
RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM
24-105mm / F4
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RF50mm F1.8 STM
50mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-105mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the RF50mm F1.8 STM suits you better
- Brightness2.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight540g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 30cm
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 F4 L IS USM107.3mm long × 83.5mm diameter
- RF50mm F1.8 STM40.5mm long × 69.2mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Canon RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM | Canon RF50mm F1.8 STM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 50mm | −26mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 105mm | 50mm | +55mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F1.8 | 2.3 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F1.8 | 2.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 45cm | 30cm | +0.15m |
| Max magnification | 0.24× | 0.25× | −0.01x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 7blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 700g | 160g | +540g |
| Length | 107.3mm | 40.5mm | +66.8mm |
| Diameter | 83.5mm | 69.2mm | +14.3mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 43mm | +34mm |
| Released | 2018 | 2020 | −2year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM relative to RF50mm F1.8 STM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM
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RF50mm F1.8 STM
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