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

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

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Product
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Name Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 2963C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2014 2018
Release Date 2014-09-15 2018-09-05
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 RF 24-105mm F4 L IS 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 RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Mount Canon EF Canon RF
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 RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor Nano 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 RF 24-105mm F4 L IS 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 9
Optics
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 18 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Aspherical + UD elements, Air Sphere and fluorine coatings
Focal Length
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS 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 5 stops
Physical
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 83 mm 84 mm
Length 104 mm 107 mm
Weight 525 gr 700 gr
Other
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83M EW-83N
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A