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 Lensbaby Velvet 56 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 24-105mm F4L IS II is the longer of the two lenses at 118mm. The Lensbaby Velvet 56 with a length of 86mm, is 32mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Lensbaby Velvet 56's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II and Lensbaby Velvet 56 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II and the Lensbaby Velvet 56 Size and Weight 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. Lensbaby Velvet 56 weighs 400g, 49% (395g) lighter than the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II's weight of 795g.
Filter Threads
The Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Lensbaby Velvet 56 has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Lensbaby Velvet 56:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II and the Lensbaby Velvet 56 has the same Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K .
Fujifilm X , Micro Four Thirds , Nikon F (FX) , Pentax KAF3 , Samsung NX , Sony Alpha and Sony E mounts.
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 Lensbaby Velvet 56 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 89.6mm .
