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Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM vs Canon RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

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

Verdict at a glance

  • Canon RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM is lighter by 145g.
  • Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM goes wider (14mm vs 24mm).
  • Canon RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM reaches further (105mm vs 35mm).
  • Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM is the newer design (2021 vs 2020).
Specification comparison
Spec RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM
Brand Canon Canon
Mount Canon RF Canon RF
Type Wide Zoom Zoom
Focal length 14-35mm (wider) 24-105mm
Max aperture f/4.0 f/4.0
Released 2021 2020
Blades 9 7
Format full-frame full-frame
Groups 12 11
Af motor USM STM
Elements 16 13
Weight g 540.0 395.0 (lighter)
Filter mm 77 67
Length mm 99.8 88.8
Stabilized Yes Yes
Diameter mm 84.1 76.6
Min focus m 0.2 n/a
Max magnification 0.38 n/a

Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM

The RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM is a compact stabilized wide zoom for Canon RF full-frame cameras. Starts at 14mm and keeps f/4 throughout.

Pros

  • Wide 14mm start
  • Compact and light (540 g)
  • Image stabilization
  • Constant f/4

Cons

  • Only f/4
  • Relies on software lens correction
  • Less light than the 15-35 f/2.8

Canon RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

A compact standard zoom for Canon RF full-frame cameras with stabilization and a stepping motor. Variable aperture.

Pros

  • Small and light (395 g)
  • Image stabilization
  • Wide zoom range

Cons

  • Variable aperture to f/7.1
  • Not an L-series build
  • Less sharp than the L

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