Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM vs Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM and Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM .

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Product
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Name Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2023 2005
Release Date 2023-02-08
MSRP N/A 1249 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Mount Canon RF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS 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 30 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,11
Aperture
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 24 mm
F6,3 at 50 mm
Variable Aperture
F4
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 8 elements  /  8 groups 18 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Two aspheric lenses. Canon Super Spectra coating No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 24-50 mm 24-105 mm
Zoom Range 26 mm 81 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No
4.5 stops correction, 7.0 stops when coordinated with in-camera IS
Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 70 mm 83 mm
Length 58 mm 107 mm
Weight 270 gr 670 gr
Other
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-63C EW-83H
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A