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Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z vs Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM

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  • 17differ
  • 28identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM has 0.04 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z (0.49 m vs 0.45 m). The Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z has 0.5 more image stabilizer stops (IBIS x OIS) than the Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM (8 vs 7.5). The Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z has 3 more ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elements than the Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM (4 vs 1). Only the Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM has Teleconverter/Extender compatible. Lens structure (elements/groups): 23/18 on the Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z, 18/15 on the Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z:23/18
    • RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:18/15
  • Lens type
    • RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z:Zoom lens
    • RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:Telephoto zoom lens
  • Lens viewing angle, horizontal
    • RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z:74° - 19° 20'
    • RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:29 - 10°
  • Lens viewing angle, vertical
    • RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z:53° - 13°
    • RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:19° 30' - 7
  • Lens viewing angle, diagonal
    • RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z:84° - 23°20'
    • RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:34 - 12°
  • Focal length range
    • RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z:24 - 105 mm
    • RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:70 - 200 mm
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z:0.45 m
    • RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:0.49 m
  • Teleconverter/Extender compatible
    • RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z:No
    • RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:Yes

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Comparison of RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z, RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM
59 specifications
Lens system10 differ
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs23/1818/15
Lens typeDiffersZoom lensTelephoto zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers74° - 19° 20'29 - 10°
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneAuto/ManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers53° - 13°19° 30' - 7
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers84° - 23°20'34 - 12°
Focal length rangeDiffers24 - 105 mm70 - 200 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.45 m0.49 m
Macro ratioKnown for one1:3.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Teleconverter/Extender compatibleDiffersNoYes
Image stabilizer typeDiffersOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for one5.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizer number of stops (IBIS x OIS)Differs87.5
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance4 differ
AF actuatorDiffersUSMDual Nano USM
Lens coating featuresDiffersSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Air Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Lens colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elementsDiffers41
Lens hood modelDiffersEW-88EET-88C
Maximum magnificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3x
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens hood typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRemovable lens hood
Designidentical
WeatherproofKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Moisture-resistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneJapanUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for one24 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1.33 kg1.11 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Package heightDiffers312 mm332 mm
Package weightDiffers2.11 kg2.1 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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