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 Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM 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. Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 109mm. The Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS with a length of 107mm, is 2mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS's 84mm diameter.
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 185g (20%) lighter than the Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM which has a weight of 885g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM has a 82mm 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 82mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM has the Sony Alpha 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 Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24-105mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.
