Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Much wider aperture

f/1.8

f/4

At its widest, the EF 50mm f/1.8 II captures much more light, 2.3 f-stops

Is a prime lens

Yes

Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures

Shorter

41 mm

107 mm

2.6x shorter

Lighter

132 g

0.7 kg

5.1x lighter

Cheaper

$98.48

$1,059.00

The best price we've seen is $961 cheaper (10.8x less)

Slightly smaller diameter

69 mm

84 mm

Around 20% smaller lens at the end

Learn more about
the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

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

Image stabilization

Canon IS

None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

Has a silent focus motor

Canon USM

None

Focuses quickly and silently

More zoom

4.4x

Around 4.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Better telephoto

105 mm

50 mm

More than 2x more reach, less perspective distortion

More magnification

1:4.3 (0.2x)

1:6.7 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 60% larger in your photo

Slightly better wide angle

24 mm

50 mm

2.1x better wide angle

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

similarities

Compared to lenses

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Compared to portrait lenses

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competitors

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

Wide angle lens

$196 - $199

Has a narrower aperture

Has a variable aperture

Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II

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

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

Travel lens

$499 - $549

Has significantly large zoom range

Has a narrower aperture

Is longer

Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II

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

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Compare the 85mm f/1.8 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

Is longer

Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS 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 slightly more expensive

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II

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

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739

Has a narrower aperture

Is longer

Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L 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

Is longer

Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II

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

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

Has a silent focus motor

Wider aperture

Slightly heavier

Slightly longer

Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289

More magnification

Slightly better wide angle

Slightly narrower aperture

Slightly worse telephoto

Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Low light lens

$499

Has a silent focus motor

Wider aperture

Slightly heavier

Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Macro lens

$419

Much more magnification

Has a silent focus motor

Narrower aperture

Longer

Compare the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280

Wider aperture

Slightly more magnification

No image stabilization

Less zoom

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

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

Fisheye lens

$1,699

Fisheye lens

Wider aperture

No image stabilization

Less zoom

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

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Canon
EF 50mm f/1.8 II
vs
Canon
24-105mm f/4L IS USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

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