This independent review site earns affiliate commission (at no cost to you) when provided links are used to make any purchase
Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM Lens Compared to the Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Lens
| Specifications | Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM Lens | Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Lens |
|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|
| Year Introduced | 2019 | 2004 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 21/15 | 22/16 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 84° - 10°20' | 75° – 8°15' |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 74° - 8°35' | 65° – 6°50' |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 53° - 5° 45' | 46° – 4°35' |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/4-22 / f/6.3-38 | f/3.5-? / f/5.6-40 |
| Aperture Max by Focal Length | 24-26mm = f/4.0 27-43mm = f/4.5 44-69mm = f/5.0 70-104mm = f/5.6 105-240mm = f/6.3 |
28-39mm = f/3.5 40-59mm = f/4.0 60-69mm = f/4.5 70-109mm = f/5.0 110-300mm = f/5.6 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 7 | 8 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 26.5 oz (750g) | 59 oz (1670g) |
| Actual Weight | 26.3 oz (745g) | 60 oz (1700g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 1.1 oz (30g) | 1.6 oz (45g) |
| Tripod Ring Weight | 5.7 oz (161g) | |
| In-Use Weight | 27.4 oz (775g) | 67.3 oz (1906g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.17 x 4.82” (80.4 x 122.5mm) | 3.62 x 7.64” (92 x 194mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.17 x 5.15” (80 x 130.9mm) | 3.59 x 7.59” (91.3 x 192.8mm) |
| Max Diameter at Tripod Ring | 4.7” (119.3mm) | |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 7.85” (199.3mm) | 10.45” (265.4mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / Y | N / Y |
| Zoom Extension Length | 2.69” (68.4mm) | 2.86” (72.6mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.71 x 1.44” (94.2 x 36.6mm) | 4.48 x 2.74” (113.8 x 69.6mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 6.37 - 9.06” (161.7 - 230.1mm) | 10.07 - 12.93” (255.8 - 328.4mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.7” / 2.47” (17.9mm / 62.8mm) | 0.89” (22.6mm) |
| Filter Size | 72mm UV ► CP ► | 77mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Nano USM | Ring USM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 390 ° | 156° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 19.69” / 30.71” (500mm / 780mm) | 27.56” (700mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 14.53” / 30.12” (369mm / 765mm) | 25.39” / 22.4” (645mm / 569mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.26x | 0.30x |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | 0.5-0.04x | |
| Magnification Range with 25mm Ext Tube | 0.5-0.09x | |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 390 ° | |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | Y / Y |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | Y | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | N / EW-78F Buy ► | Y / EW-83G Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | N | Y / Y |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / 5.0 / 6.5 / | Y / 3 / |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | N / | Y / LZ1324 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 24mm = 3.07' 50mm = 6.07' 100mm = 11.72' 240mm = 26.6' |
28mm = 3.54' 35mm = 4.33' 50mm = 6.06' 70mm = 8.28' 85mm = 9.98' 100mm = 11.42' 135mm = 14.99' 200mm = 21.25' 300mm = 30.67' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 24mm = 935mm 50mm = 1850mm 100mm = 3572mm 240mm = 8109mm |
28mm = 1078mm 35mm = 1320mm 50mm = 1848mm 70mm = 2525mm 85mm = 3041mm 100mm = 3480mm 135mm = 4570mm 200mm = 6476mm 300mm = 9349mm |
| Review | Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM Lens | Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Lens |
Buy ► 
|
Buy ►
| |
| Rent ► | Rent ► | |
Recommended Retailers
- B&H Photo(strongly recommended)
- Adorama
- Amazon.com
- Canon USA
- Canon USA (refurbished)
Wex Photographic
Camera Canada- Check the used inventory at
B&H | KEH | Adorama | MPB - * $100.00 USA rebate available — Buy now!
Rent it Here
Can you help right now?
Please share this page!
