Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

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

Canon

EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon

EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Verdict at a glance

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM is lighter by 280g.
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM reaches further (105mm vs 70mm).
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM is the newer design (2005 vs 2002).

Specification comparison
Spec	EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM	EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Brand	Canon	Canon
Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF
Type	Superzoom	Zoom
Focal length	24-105mm	24-70mm
Max aperture	f/24.0	f/24.0
Released	2005	2002
Blades	8	8
Format	full-frame	full-frame
Groups	13	13
Af motor	USM	USM
Elements	18	16
Weight g	670.0 (lighter)	950.0
Filter mm	77	77
Length mm	107.0	123.5
Stabilized	Yes	n/a
Diameter mm	83.5	83.2
Min focus m	0.45	0.38 (closer focusing)
Max magnification	0.23	0.29

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

A constant-f/4 standard zoom with image stabilization. Canon sold it as a kit lens with several full-frame bodies, and it remains a common general-purpose choice.

Pros

Useful 24-105mm range
Constant f/4
Image stabilization
L-series dust and moisture resistance

Cons

Noticeable barrel distortion at 24mm
Vignetting wide open at the short end
Not fast enough for dim light

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

The 2002 original 24-70mm f/2.8L, a bulky standard zoom whose front barrel extends as you zoom. It was replaced by the Mark II in 2012.

Pros

Constant f/2.8 aperture
Sealed L-series construction
Fast USM focus
Takes 77mm filters

Cons

Heavy at around 950g
Barrel extends when zooming
Softer corners than the Mark II

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