Sony 300mm F2.8 G vs Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 300mm F2.8 G and Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM.

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Product
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Name Sony 300mm F2.8 G Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Sony Canon
SKU SAL300F28G 2963C002
Release Date and Price
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2006 2018
Release Date 2006-06-05 2018-09-05
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1299 USD
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Lens Type
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Mount Sony A Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic Nano Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 200 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0.18 0,24
Aperture
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 13 elements  /  12 groups 18 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Aspherical + UD elements, Air Sphere and fluorine coatings
Focal Length
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 300 mm 24-105 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
81 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 5 stops
Physical
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 122 mm 84 mm
Length 243 mm 107 mm
Weight 2310 gr 700 gr
Other
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 42 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH0012 EW-83N
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A