Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon RF 24-105 mm f2.8L IS USM Z vs Canon RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM

52specifications compared
28differ
24identical
3known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM has 1.35 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF 24-105 mm f2.8L IS USM Z (1.8 m vs 0.45 m). The Canon RF 24-105 mm f2.8L IS USM Z has 2 more aspheric elements than the Canon RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM (3 vs 1). The Canon RF 24-105 mm f2.8L IS USM Z has 2 more diaphragm blades than the Canon RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM (11 vs 9). Only the Canon RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM has Teleconverter/Extender compatible. Lens structure (elements/groups): 23/18 on the Canon RF 24-105 mm f2.8L IS USM Z, 23/28 on the Canon RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM.

Lens structure (elements/groups)
- RF 24-105 mm f2.8L IS USM Z:23/18
- RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:23/28
Lens type
- RF 24-105 mm f2.8L IS USM Z:Zoom lens
- RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:Telephoto zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontal
- RF 24-105 mm f2.8L IS USM Z:74° - 19° 20'
- RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:20° - 6° 50'
Lens viewing angle, vertical
- RF 24-105 mm f2.8L IS USM Z:53° - 13°
- RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:14° - 4° 35'
Lens viewing angle, diagonal
- RF 24-105 mm f2.8L IS USM Z:84° - 23°20'
- RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:24° - 8° 15'
Focal length range
- RF 24-105 mm f2.8L IS USM Z:24 - 105 mm
- RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:100 - 300 mm
Closest focusing distance
- RF 24-105 mm f2.8L IS USM Z:0.45 m
- RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:1.8 m
Macro ratio
- RF 24-105 mm f2.8L IS USM Z:1:3.4
- RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:1:6.25

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Comparison of RF 24-105 mm f2.8L IS USM Z, RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM
55 specifications	A Canon RF 24-105 mm f2.8L IS USM Z View product	B Canon RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM View product
Lens system12 differ
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs	23/18	23/28
Lens typeDiffers	Zoom lens	Telephoto zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	74° - 19° 20'	20° - 6° 50'
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers	53° - 13°	14° - 4° 35'
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers	84° - 23°20'	24° - 8° 15'
Focal length rangeDiffers	24 - 105 mm	100 - 300 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers	0.45 m	1.8 m
Macro ratioDiffers	1:3.4	1:6.25
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one	2.8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of aspheric elementsDiffers	3	1
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers	11	9
Teleconverter/Extender compatibleDiffers	No	Yes
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for one	5.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizer number of stops (IBIS x OIS)Differs	8	6
Performance4 differ
AF actuatorDiffers	USM	Nano USM
Lens coating featuresDiffers	Super Spectra Coating (SSC)	Air Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Lens colourDiffers	Black	White
Lens hood modelDiffers	EW-88E	ET-124
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Logistics data2 differ
Layers per palletDiffers	3 pc(s)	5 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerDiffers	24 pc(s)	9 pc(s)
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers	8.85 cm	12.8 cm
Filter sizeDiffers	82 mm	112 mm
LengthDiffers	199 mm	323.4 mm
WeightDiffers	1.33 kg	2.59 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package depthDiffers	184 mm	468 mm
Package heightDiffers	312 mm	289 mm
Package weightDiffers	2.11 kg	6.12 kg
Package widthDiffers	184 mm	288 mm
Package volumeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	38952 cm³
Packaging content1 differ
Lens cap modelDiffers	E-82 II	E-112

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