The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS 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 RF 24-105mm F4L IS is the longer of the two lenses at 107mm. The Canon 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM with a length of 104mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Canon 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM's 83mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS 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 RF 24-105mm F4L IS 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 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM weighs 525g, 25% (175g) lighter than the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS's weight of 700g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS and the Canon 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM 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
The Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Canon 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM has the Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24-105mm but while Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS has the fastest aperture of
F4 , the Canon 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM's widest aperture value is
F3.5 - F5.6 .
