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Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM vs Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM

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EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM

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Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

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EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

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Verdict at a glance

  • Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM is faster by 1.2 stops (f/16.0 vs f/24.0), letting in more light.
  • Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is lighter by 90g.
  • Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM goes wider (16mm vs 24mm).
  • Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM reaches further (105mm vs 35mm).
Specification comparison
Spec EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Brand Canon Canon
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Type Wide Zoom Superzoom
Focal length 16-35mm (wider) 24-105mm
Max aperture f/16.0 (faster) f/24.0
Released 2014 2014
Blades 9 7
Format full-frame full-frame
Groups 12 13
Af motor USM STM
Elements 16 17
Weight g 615.0 525.0 (lighter)
Filter mm 77 77
Length mm 112.8 104.0
Stabilized Yes Yes
Diameter mm 82.6 83.4
Min focus m 0.28 (closer focusing) 0.4
Max magnification 0.23 0.3

Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM

A stabilized wide-angle zoom with a constant f/4 aperture. Smaller and lighter than the f/2.8 versions, with a 77mm filter thread.

Pros

  • Image stabilization
  • Sharp across the frame
  • Lighter than the f/2.8
  • 77mm filter thread

Cons

  • f/4 limits astrophotography
  • Less shallow depth of field
  • Not as fast as the f/2.8 versions

Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

A lighter, non-L alternative to the 24-105mm f/4L with a stepping motor, stabilization and full-frame coverage. Aimed at video-friendly kit use.

Pros

  • Lighter than the L zoom
  • STM focusing suits video
  • Image stabilization
  • Closer minimum focus distance (0.4 m)

Cons

  • Variable aperture limits low-light use
  • No weather sealing
  • Barrel distortion at 24mm

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