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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

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Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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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
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059

Aperture Has a narrower aperture

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
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
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
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
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

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
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
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
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
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

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