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Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens Compared to the Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM Lens
| Specifications | Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens | Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2019 | 2018 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 21/15 | 18/14 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 84° - 34° | 84° - 23° 20' |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 74° - 29° | |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 53° - 19° 30' | |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-22 | f/4-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 31.8 oz (900g) | 24.7 oz (700g) |
| Actual Weight | 31.6 oz (895g) | 24.5 oz (695g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 1.1 oz (30g) | 1.1 oz (30g) |
| In-Use Weight | 32.7 oz (925g) | 25.6 oz (725g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.48 x 4.95” (88.5 x 125.7mm) | 3.29 x 4.22” (83.5 x 107.3mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.48 x 5.24” (88 x 133.2mm) | 3.29 x 4.53” (83.5 x 115mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 6.35” (161.4mm) | 6.26” (159.1mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / Y | N / Y |
| Zoom Extension Length | 1.11” (28.2mm) | 1.74” (44.1mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 4.06 x 1.65” (103.1 x 42mm) | 3.87 x 1.63” (98.4 x 41.3mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 6.64 - 7.75” (168.6 - 196.8mm) | 5.9 - 7.63” (149.8 - 193.9mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.73” / 1.65” (18.6mm / 41.8mm) | 0.64” / 1.02” (16.3mm / 25.8mm) |
| Filter Size | 82mm UV ► CP ► | 77mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Nano USM | Nano USM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 330 ° | 400° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 8.27” / 14.96” (210mm / 380mm) | 17.72” (450mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 8.5” / 14.72” (216mm / 374mm) | 12.68” / 16.46” (322mm / 418mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.30x | 0.24x |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 71 ° | 72° |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | Y | Y |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / EW-88E Buy ► | Y / EW-83N Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / 5 / | Y / 5 / |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / LP1222 Buy ► | Y / LP1319 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 24mm = 3.00' 35mm = 4.19' 50mm = 5.85' 70mm = 7.20' |
24mm = 2.89' 35mm = 4.17' 50mm = 5.78' 70mm = 8.05' 85mm = 9.69' 105mm = 11.60' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 24mm = 914mm 35mm = 1278mm 50mm = 1784mm 70mm = 2195mm |
24mm = 880mm 35mm = 1271mm 50mm = 1762mm 70mm = 2454mm 85mm = 2953mm 105mm = 3537mm |
| Review | Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens | Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM Lens |
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