Canon
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
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Canon
EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Better telephoto 200 mm vs 105 mm
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 More than 90% more reach, less perspective distortion
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Shorter 107 mm vs 172 mm
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 Around 40% shorter
More zoom 4.4x vs 2.9x
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 More than 50% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better wide angle 24 mm vs 70 mm
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 2.9x better wide angle
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
Canon IS
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
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4

Compared to portrait 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 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

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

Sports lens

$1,899
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Length Is longer
Weight Is heavier
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Length Is longer
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Sports lens

$999
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Canon-ef vs the EF 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 way more large zoom range
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L 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 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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

Advantages

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

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

Sports lens

$2,499
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Weight Heavier
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,399
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Sports lens

$769
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification More magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$449
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

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

Wide angle lens

$1,297
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the EF 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 Wider aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 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 Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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