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

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wider aperture

f/2.8

f/4

At its widest, the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop

Slightly more magnification

1:3.5 (0.3x)

1:4.3 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 20% larger in your photo

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

Reasons to consider the Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Image stabilization

Canon IS

None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

More zoom

4.4x

2.9x

More than 50% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Slightly better telephoto

105 mm

70 mm

50% more reach, less perspective distortion

Slightly lighter

0.7 kg

1 kg

Around 30% lighter

Slightly shorter

107 mm

124 mm

More than 10% shorter

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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Constant aperture lenses
	The same aperture at all focal lengths

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	Both are zoom lenses
	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

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

Travel lens

$499 - $549

Has significantly large zoom range

Has a narrower aperture

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 USM

Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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

Travel lens

$699

Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens

Has way more large zoom range

Has a narrower aperture

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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

Fisheye lens

$1,699

Is a fisheye lens

Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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

Travel lens

$479

Has a narrower aperture

Has a variable aperture

Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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

Wide angle lens

$1,299

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 USM

Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439

Has a wider aperture

Is a fixed focal length prime lens

Has slightly smaller zoom range

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$196 - $199

Wider aperture

Shorter

Has a variable aperture

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Reasons to consider the Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM