The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM and the Canon 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM 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 F3.5-5.6 IS STM is the longer of the two lenses at 104mm. The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM with a length of 39mm, is 65mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM's 69mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM and Canon 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM and the Canon 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM 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. Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM weighs 159g, which means it is 366g (69%) lighter than the Canon 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM which has a weight of 525g.
Filter Threads
The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Canon 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM and the Canon 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM 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 .
Focal Range
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
80mm .
On the other hand, the Canon 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM 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 .
