Canon
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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Canon
24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops
Slightly cheaper $479.00 vs $1,059.00
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 The best price we've seen is $580 cheaper (2.2x less)
Slightly better telephoto 135 mm vs 105 mm
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 Around 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly shorter 89 mm vs 107 mm
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 Around 20% shorter
Slightly more zoom 4.8x vs 4.4x
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 More than 10% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly lighter 0.5 kg vs 0.7 kg
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 Around 30% lighter
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Reasons to consider the Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Slightly more magnification 1:4.3 (0.2x) vs 1:5.2 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 20% larger in your photo
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
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
Canon IS
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Zoom range Great zoom Help
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:4.8x
24-105mm f/4L IS USM:4.4x
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-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 slightly large zoom range
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
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 Has much large zoom range
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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

Wide angle lens

$185 - $199
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS 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
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$489
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Length Is shorter
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Max focal length Better telephoto
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Wide angle lens

$2,299
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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