The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS and the Canon 24-105mm f4L IS USM 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 USM 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 24-105mm f4L IS USM 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 Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS and Canon 24-105mm f4L IS USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS and the Canon 24-105mm f4L IS USM 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, which means it is 362g (54%) lighter than the Canon 24-105mm f4L IS USM which has a weight of 670g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Canon 24-105mm f4L IS USM 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 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 24-105mm f4L IS USM:
Lens Mounts
The Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Canon 24-105mm f4L IS USM has the Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 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
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.
On the other hand, the Canon 24-105mm f4L IS USM 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 .
