The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM 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. Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is the longer of the two lenses at 120mm. The Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM with a length of 99mm, is 21mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM's 77mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM and Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM 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 24mm F1.4 L VCM weighs 515g, which means it is 180g (25%) lighter than the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II which has a weight of 695g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II 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 FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
38.4mm .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 105mm .
