Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF 28-105mm F4-5.6 DC

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM and Canon EF 28-105mm F4-5.6 DC.

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Product
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 28-105mm F4-5.6 DC
Name Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM Canon EF 28-105mm F4-5.6 DC
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 28-105mm F4-5.6 DC
Release Year 2014 2002
Release Date 2014-09-15
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 28-105mm F4-5.6 DC
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 28-105mm F4-5.6 DC
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 28-105mm F4-5.6 DC
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 40 cm 48 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,3
Aperture
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 28-105mm F4-5.6 DC
Maximum Aperture 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
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 105 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 28-105mm F4-5.6 DC
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 10 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 28-105mm F4-5.6 DC
Focal Length 24-105 mm 28-105 mm
Zoom Range 81 mm 77 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 28-105mm F4-5.6 DC
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 67 mm
Length 104 mm 68 mm
Weight 525 gr 210 gr
Other
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 28-105mm F4-5.6 DC
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83M EW-63B
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A