Canon
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
 vs
Canon
24-105mm f/4L IS USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Reasons to consider the Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Cheaper $1,059.00 vs $2,299.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,240 cheaper (2.2x less)
More zoom 4.4x vs 2.9x
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 More than 50% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 105 mm vs 70 mm
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 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly lighter 0.7 kg vs 0.8 kg
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 Around 20% lighter
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $549
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,499 - $1,699
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$824
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$2,499
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Weight Heavier
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$699
Zoom range Much more zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$479
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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