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 RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 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 F4L IS is the longer of the two lenses at 107mm. The Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS with a length of 89mm, is 18mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS's 77mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS and Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS 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 RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 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 F4.0-7.1 IS weighs 395g, 43% (305g) lighter than the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS's weight of 700g.
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 F4L IS has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS and the Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 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 F4L IS has the fastest aperture of
F4 , the Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS's widest aperture value is
F4-7.1 .
