The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS and the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro 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 F4.0-7.1 IS is the longer of the two lenses at 89mm. The Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro with a length of 63mm, is 26mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro's 74mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS and Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro weighs 305g, 22% (90g) lighter than the Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS's weight of 395g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS and the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro has the same Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R100, Canon R8 and Canon R50.
Focal Range
Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS 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 RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 56mm.