Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM vs Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS STM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM and Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS STM.

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Product
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS STM
Name Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS STM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS STM
Release Year 2023 2020
Release Date 2023-02-08 2020-02-12
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 399 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS STM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS STM
Mount Canon RF Canon RF
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 RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS STM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 13 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,11 0,5
Aperture
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS STM
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
F4-7,1
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 24 mm
F7,1 at 105 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS STM
Construction 8 elements  /  8 groups 13 elements  /  11 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 RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS STM
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
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops 5 stops
Physical
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS STM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 70 mm 77 mm
Length 58 mm 89 mm
Weight 270 gr 395 gr
Other
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-63C EW-73D
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A