Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM vs Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM and Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM .

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Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Name Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2014 2005
Release Date 2014-11-11
MSRP N/A 1249 USD
Last known price 1489 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 98 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,31
Aperture
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 100 mm
F5,6 at 400 mm
Variable Aperture
F4
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 21 elements  /  16 groups 18 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Air Sphere, fluorine coatings; Super ED element No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 100-400 mm 24-105 mm
Zoom Range 300 mm 81 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 94 mm 83 mm
Length 193 mm 107 mm
Weight 1570 gr 670 gr
Other
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-38D EW-83H
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A