The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 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 RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 is the longer of the two lenses at 123mm. The Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II with a length of 118mm, is 5mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3's 80mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 and Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 and the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II 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 24-240mm F4-6.3 weighs 750g, which means it is 45g (5%) lighter than the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II which has a weight of 795g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 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 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
Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 has a focal range of 24-240mm and
10.0X 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 - 384mm .
On the other hand, the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II 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 .
