Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM vs Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM and Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM .

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Product
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Name Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 0570C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2015 2005
Release Date 2015-05-11
MSRP N/A 1249 USD
Last known price 125 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
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 50mm F1.8 STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 35 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21
Aperture
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 18 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 50 mm 24-105 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
81 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 69 mm 83 mm
Length 39 mm 107 mm
Weight 159 gr 670 gr
Other
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 49 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ES-68 EW-83H
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A