Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z vs Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A

Both are Canon RF zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Canon · 2023

RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z

f/2.81330 gUSM

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Tamron · 2026

16-50mm f/2.8 A

f/2.8305 g

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Pick the Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z if

You need more reach: 105mm vs 50mm at the long end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A does not
You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 7
Our notes say it suits: Hybrid photo and video, events, documentary

Pick the Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 1025 g lighter (305 g vs 1330 g)
You want a wider view: 16mm vs 24mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.45 m
You want bigger close-ups: 0.22× vs 0.08× maximum magnification
You prefer a newer design: released 2026 vs 2023

Spec differences

15 differences

Specifications that differ between the Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z and the Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A
	Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z	Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A
Brand	Canon	Tamron
Format	Full frame	not listed
Focal length	24-105mm	16-50mm
Weight	1330 g	305 g lighter
Length	199 mm	not listed
Diameter	88.5 mm	not listed
Filter thread	82 mm	55 mm
Min focus distance	0.45 m	0.15 m closer
Max magnification	0.08×	0.22× larger
Aperture blades	11 more blades	7
Optical design	23 elements / 18 groups	14 elements / 10 groups
Autofocus motor	USM	not listed
Image stabilization	Yes stabilized	No
Weather sealing	not listed	Yes
Released	2023	2026

3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture. Show all

Mount: Canon RF both
Type: Zoom both
Max aperture: f/2.8 both

Our notes

Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z

Canon's standard zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture, image stabilization and an internal zoom design, introduced in 2023. It is aimed at hybrid shooters who work in both stills and video.