Nikon Nikkor
24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
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Canon
EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
More magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:4.3 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 2x larger in your photo
Slightly shorter 81 mm vs 107 mm
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 More than 20% shorter
Slightly cheaper $669.95 vs $1,149.00
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 The best price we've seen is $479 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF Learn more about
the Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly more zoom 4.4x vs 3.5x
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 More than 20% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 105 mm vs 85 mm
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 More than 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
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

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
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
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Length Longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
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
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$600
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$824
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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

Travel lens

$330
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Canon EF 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
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range 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

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

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

Telephoto lens

$1,149
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Length Longer
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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

Travel lens

$699
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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