The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L and the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS 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 RF 24-105mm F2.8 L is the longer of the two lenses at 199mm. The Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS with a length of 107mm, is 92mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS's 84mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L and Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L and the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS 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 RF 24-105mm F4L IS weighs 700g, 47% (630g) lighter than the Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L's weight of 1330g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Zoom Lenses in Canon RF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Canon RF Mount
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS 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 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L and the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS has the same Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 .
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24-105mm but while Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L has the fastest aperture of
F2.8 , the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS's widest aperture value is
F4 .
