Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Narrower aperture

f/27

f/22

At its narrowest, the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM goes 0.6 f-stops narrower

Wider aperture

f/3.5

f/4

At its widest, the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops

Slightly lighter

385 g

0.7 kg

More than 40% lighter

Slightly shorter

90 mm

107 mm

Around 20% shorter

Slightly cheaper

$759.00

$1,149.00

The best price we've seen is $390 cheaper (more than 30% less)

Slightly better wide angle

10 mm

24 mm

2.4x better wide angle

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the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

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

Image stabilization

Canon IS

None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

Has a consant aperture

Yes

Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths

More zoom

4.4x

2.2x

Around 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Better telephoto

105 mm

22 mm

Around 5x more reach, less perspective distortion

Slightly more magnification

1:4.3 (0.2x)

1:6 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo

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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	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 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739

Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

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

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$569

Has a wider aperture

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef vs the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

Has a wider aperture

Is a fixed focal length prime lens

Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Compare the 50mm f/1.4 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-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

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

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$429

Slightly cheaper

Wider aperture

Narrower aperture

Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499

Slightly more magnification

Slightly cheaper

Much wider aperture

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$780

Much wider aperture

Slightly less magnification

Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

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

Fisheye lens

$1,499 - $1,699

Fisheye lens

Has a consant aperture

More expensive

Slightly heavier

Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159

Fisheye lens

Is a prime lens

Wider aperture

More expensive

Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

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

Telephoto lens

$1,149

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

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 EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989

Is a prime lens

Significantly wider aperture

No image stabilization

Less zoom

Compare the EF 135mm f/2L 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

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Canon
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
vs
Canon
EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

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