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

Verdict at a glance

Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM is lighter by 70g.
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM reaches further (105mm vs 70mm).
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM is the newer design (2012 vs 2005).

Specification comparison
Spec	EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM	EF 24-70mm f/4L IS 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	2012
Blades	8	9
Format	full-frame	full-frame
Groups	13	12
Af motor	USM	USM
Elements	18	15
Weight g	670.0	600.0 (lighter)
Filter mm	77	77
Length mm	107.0	93.0
Stabilized	Yes	Yes
Diameter mm	83.5	83.4
Min focus m	0.45	0.38 (closer focusing)
Max magnification	0.23	0.21

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/4L IS USM

A lighter alternative to the f/2.8 standard zoom with stabilization and a macro mode at the long end. Weather-sealed L-series build.

Pros

Image stabilization
Macro mode for close shots
Lighter than the f/2.8
Weather-sealed

Cons

Only f/4
Shorter range than the 24-105
Less background blur

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