Nikon Nikkor
AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
 vs
Canon
24-105mm f/4L IS USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4
Help
 At its widest, the AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops
More zoom 5.8x vs 4.4x
Help
 More than 30% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Reasons to consider the Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
Help
 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR:Nikon VR
24-105mm f/4L IS USM:Canon IS
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR:Nikon AF-S
24-105mm f/4L IS USM:Canon USM
Zoom range Great zoom Help
AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR:5.8x
24-105mm f/4L IS USM:4.4x
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
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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

Travel lens

$499 - $549
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$479
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$489
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$107 - $197
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
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
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
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
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Pentax SMC DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL DC WR

Pentax SMC DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL DC WR

Travel lens

$497
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SMC DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL DC WR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$224 - $247
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 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 Much more zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
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 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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

Wide angle lens

$199
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 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
Length Slightly shorter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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