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 F4L IS II 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 Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS with a length of 107mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 84mm.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS and Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II 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 24-105mm F4L IS weighs 700g, which means it is 95g (11%) lighter than the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II which has a weight of 795g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS and the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II 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 F4L IS II has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R100, Canon R8 and Canon R50 for the Canon RF Mount and Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24-105mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.