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Canon RF 50mm F1.4L VCM vs Canon RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 20identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z has 0.05 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF 50mm F1.4L VCM (0.45 m vs 0.4 m). The Canon RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z has 1.4 more maximum aperture number than the Canon RF 50mm F1.4L VCM (2.8 vs 1.4). The Canon RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z has 6 more minimum aperture number than the Canon RF 50mm F1.4L VCM (22 vs 16). Lens structure (elements/groups): 14/11 on the Canon RF 50mm F1.4L VCM, 23/18 on the Canon RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z. Lens type: Standard zoom lens on the Canon RF 50mm F1.4L VCM, Zoom lens on the Canon RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 50mm F1.4L VCM:14/11
    • RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z:23/18
  • Lens type
    • RF 50mm F1.4L VCM:Standard zoom lens
    • RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z:Zoom lens
  • Lens viewing angle, horizontal
    • RF 50mm F1.4L VCM:40°
    • RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z:74° - 19° 20'
  • Lens viewing angle, vertical
    • RF 50mm F1.4L VCM:27°
    • RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z:53° - 13°
  • Lens viewing angle, diagonal
    • RF 50mm F1.4L VCM:46°
    • RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z:84° - 23°20'
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 50mm F1.4L VCM:0.4 m
    • RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z:0.45 m
  • Maximum aperture number
    • RF 50mm F1.4L VCM:1.4
    • RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z:2.8
  • Minimum aperture number
    • RF 50mm F1.4L VCM:16
    • RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z:22

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Comparison of RF 50mm F1.4L VCM, RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
60 specifications
Lens system11 differ
Component forMILCMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs14/1123/18
Lens typeDiffersStandard zoom lensZoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers40°74° - 19° 20'
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers27°53° - 13°
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers46°84° - 23°20'
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 - 105 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.4 m0.45 m
Control ringYesYes
Image sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Lens mount interfaceCanon RFCanon RF
Macro ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1:3.4
Maximum aperture numberDiffers1.42.8
Minimum aperture numberDiffers1622
Number of aspheric elementsDiffers23
Number of diaphragm blades1111
Teleconverter/Extender compatibleNoNo
Image stabilizerYesYes
Image stabilizer typeDiffersIn-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.5
Image stabilizer number of stops (OIS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.5
Image stabilizer number of stops (IBIS x OIS)Differs8.58
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one50 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance4 differ
AF actuatorDiffersNano USM, VCMUSM
Auto focusYesYes
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Circular apertureYesYes
Lens coating featuresDiffersAir Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Lens colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Manual focusYesYes
Number of Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elementsDiffers14
Lens hoodYesYes
Lens hood modelDiffersES-73EW-88E
Maximum magnificationKnown for one0.15xUnknown — not stated by the source
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens hood typeKnown for oneRemovable lens hoodUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Mounting typeBayonetBayonet
DustproofYesYes
WeatherproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Moisture-resistantKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJapan
Layers per pallet3 pc(s)3 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 pc(s)
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers7.65 cm8.85 cm
Filter sizeDiffers67 mm82 mm
LengthDiffers99.3 mm199 mm
WeightDiffers580 g1.33 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package depthDiffers137 mm184 mm
Package heightDiffers265 mm312 mm
Package weightDiffers960 g2.11 kg
Package widthDiffers137 mm184 mm
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging content1 differ
Lens cap includedYesYes
Lens cap modelDiffersE-67IIE-82 II
Rear lens cap includedYesYes
Rear lens cap modelRFRF
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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