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

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

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Product
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS II USM
Name Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS II USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 1380C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS II USM
Release Year 2014 2016
Release Date 2014-09-15 2016-08-25
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1299 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS II USM
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 24-105mm F4 L IS II USM
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 24-105mm F4 L IS II USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 40 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,3 0,24
Aperture
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS II USM
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
Diaphragm Blades 7 10
Optics
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS II USM
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 17 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Fluorine and Air Sphere Coatings
Focal Length
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS II USM
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 4 stops 4 stops
Physical
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS II USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 83 mm 84 mm
Length 104 mm 118 mm
Weight 525 gr 795 gr
Other
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS II USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83M EW-83M
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A