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 Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS 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 Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS with a length of 75mm, is 32mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS's 67mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS and Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS 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 Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS 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. Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS weighs 308g, 56% (392g) lighter than the Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS's weight of 700g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS has a 55mm 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 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS has the Sony E 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 ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Canon RF 24-105mm F4L 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 Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS has a focal range of 16-70mm and 4.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24-105mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
