The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II and the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon 24-70mm f2.8L USM is the longer of the two lenses at 124mm. The Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II with a length of 118mm, is 6mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L USM's 83mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II weighs 795g, which means it is 155g (16%) lighter than the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L USM which has a weight of 950g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Zoom Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II and the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L USM have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II and the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L USM has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Focal Range
Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II has a focal range of 24-105mm and
4.4X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
38.4 - 168mm.
On the other hand, the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L USM has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 38.4 - 112mm.