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

Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM Lens
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Full Comparison

General

Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STMCanon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USMCanon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Lens typeTelephoto
  • Normal
  • Telephoto
  • Wide angle
Lens mountCanon EFCanon EF

Image properties

Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STMCanon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USMCanon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Max Format size
Full-frame
Full-frame
Focal length24 - 10524 - 105
Maximum magnification0.3 x0.24 x
Image stabilisationnoyes

Aperture

Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STMCanon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USMCanon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Aperture max3.5-5.64
Aperture min22-3222
Aperture ringnono
Number of diaphragm blades710

Focus

Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STMCanon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USMCanon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Focus method
  • Internal
  • Extending front
Internal
Autofocusyesyes
Autofocus motor type
STP
Ring Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyesyes
Closest focusing distance0.40.45
Distance scaleyesyes
Depth of field (DoF) scalenono

Optics

Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STMCanon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USMCanon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
ConstructionZoomZoom
Elements1717
Groups1312
Power zoomnono
Zoom methodExpandingExpanding

Design

Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STMCanon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USMCanon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Colour of productBlackBlack
Zoom locknono
Tripod collarnono
Hood suppliedyesyes
Filter threadyesyes
Sealingnoyes

Dimensions

Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STMCanon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USMCanon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Weight18.52 oz28.04 oz
Diameter3.28 in3.29 in
Length4.09 in4.65 in
Filter size3.03 in3.03 in

Pros & Cons

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