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

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Wider aperture

f/3.5

f/4

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

$1,149.00

The best price we've seen is $670 cheaper (2.4x less)

Slightly better telephoto

135 mm

105 mm

Around 30% more reach, less perspective distortion

Slightly shorter

89 mm

107 mm

Around 20% shorter

Slightly more zoom

4.8x

4.4x

More than 10% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Slightly lighter

0.5 kg

0.7 kg

Around 30% lighter

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

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

Has a consant aperture

Yes

Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths

Slightly more magnification

1:4.3 (0.2x)

1:5.2 (0.2x)

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

Learn more about
the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Very good image stabilization
	Canon IS

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

Great zoom

EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:	4.8x
EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM:	4.4x

	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 slightly large zoom range

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 EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059

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

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

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280

Has a wider aperture

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 EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$699

Compare the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Compare the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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

Wide angle lens

$2,099

Has a wider aperture

Is slightly more expensive

Doesn't have image stabilization

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

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

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

Travel lens

$489

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 EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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

Travel lens

$699

Has much large zoom range

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 EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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

Wide angle lens

$199

More magnification

Slightly lighter

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Less zoom

Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$299

Better telephoto

More magnification

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

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

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739

Slightly cheaper

Slightly lighter

No image stabilization

Less zoom

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

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549

Much wider aperture

Is a prime lens

No image stabilization

Less zoom

Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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

Wide angle lens

$824

Wider aperture

Slightly cheaper

No image stabilization

Less zoom

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

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Telephoto lens

$1,349

Significantly narrower aperture

Better telephoto

Longer

Less zoom

Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,297

Slightly more zoom

Slightly better telephoto

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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