The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS 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 24-105mm F4L IS II is the longer of the two lenses at 118mm. The Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS with a length of 113mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS's 83mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS and Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS 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. Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS weighs 663g, which means it is 132g (16%) lighter than the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II which has a weight of 795g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS and the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II have the same Filter thread size of 77mm .
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS has the Sony E 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 Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24-105mm and the fastest aperture of
F4 .
