Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM vs Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM and Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM.

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Product
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Name Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 2963C002
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Release Year 2018 2014
Release Date 2018-09-05 2014-09-15
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 1299 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Mount Canon RF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Nano Ultrasonic Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 40 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,24 0,3
Aperture
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Maximum Aperture F4 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 24 mm
F5,6 at 105 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 7
Optics
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Construction 18 elements  /  14 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Aspherical + UD elements, Air Sphere and fluorine coatings No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Focal Length 24-105 mm 24-105 mm
Zoom Range 81 mm 81 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops 4 stops
Physical
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 84 mm 83 mm
Length 107 mm 104 mm
Weight 700 gr 525 gr
Other
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83N EW-83M
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A