Canon RF 14-35mm F/4L IS USM vs Canon RF 24-105mm F/4L IS USM — Which Is Better?
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Canon RF 14-35mm F/4L IS USM
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Canon RF 24-105mm F/4L IS USM
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Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon RF 14-35mm F/4L IS USM is an ultra-wide full-frame zoom for architecture, interiors and landscapes, while the Canon RF 24-105mm F/4L IS USM is a general-purpose zoom for walk-around and short telephoto work. Both are L-series lenses for the Canon EOS R system, released in 2021 and 2018 respectively. | ||
| Release Year | 2021 | 2018 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |
 In Production | In Production |
Version ⓘThe iteration or release number of a particular lens model. |
N/A | I |
Pro Branding ⓘSpecific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses. |
L | L |
Lens Mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Canon RF | Canon RF |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. |
Canon EOS R | Canon EOS R |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |
 Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Physical | 100/100 | 100/100 |
Read the Physical ComparisonPhysicalThe 14-35mm is the lighter and more compact option, at 540 g against 700 g for the 24-105mm and 99.8 mm long against 107.3 mm. Diameters are close, at 84.1 mm and 83.5 mm. Both lenses accept front filters and share a 77mm thread, so one set of polarisers and ND filters serves either lens. | ||
| Lens Weight | 540 g | 700 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point |
84.1 mm | 83.5 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. |
99.8 mm | 107.3 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |
 Yes | Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. |
77 mm | 77 mm |
| Optics | 72/100 | 71/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe 24-105mm gives you far more reach for portraits, events and detail shots, extending to 105mm against 35mm on the 14-35mm. The 14-35mm opens a 14mm ultra-wide view the 24-105mm cannot match, ideal for tight interiors and sweeping skies. Close work favours the 14-35mm: it focuses to 20 cm against 45 cm, and its maximum magnification reaches 0.38x versus 0.24x. Both lenses hold a constant f/4 maximum aperture across the zoom range. | ||
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) |
14–35 mm | 24–105 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) |
4 | 4 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 114.19°–63.44° | 84.07°–23.29° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. |
20 mm | 20 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |
 Automatic | Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture |
9020 | 9020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups |
 Yes | Yes |
Zoom Mechanism ⓘSystem enabling zoom function |
 Manual | Manual |
Zoom Ring ⓘIf zooming is adjusted using a zoom ring |
 Yes | Yes |
Zoom Type ⓘThe design or approach to zooming |
 Rotary | Rotary |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. |
20 cm01500 | 45 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced |
0.38x | 0.24x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes | Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes | Yes |
| Features | 79/100 | 78/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe 14-35mm offers slightly stronger rated stabilisation, 5.5 stops against 5 stops, useful for handheld shooting in dim interiors. The 24-105mm has a zoom lock that stops the barrel creeping in a bag. Both lenses are weather sealed and carry a fluorine coating, which makes the front element easier to wipe clean. Neither supports teleconverters, so telephoto reach has to come from the lens itself. | ||
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
 Yes | Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Built In Lens Hood | ✗ | ✗ |
| Lens Hood Type |  Petal | Petal |
Zoom Lock ⓘZoom lock allows the zoom ring to be locked at the desired focal length |
No |  Yes |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification |
✗ | ✗ |
| Image Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
IS Efficiency ⓘIS efficiency refers to the effectiveness of the image stabilization system in compensating for the blurring effects of camera shake, quantified by the number of stops of stabilization it provides. |
5.5 stops | 5 stops |
| Construction | 31/100 | 31/100 |
Read the Construction ComparisonConstructionThe 14-35mm builds its wide-angle correction around more low-dispersion glass, three elements against one in the 24-105mm, helping control colour fringing in high-contrast scenes. Its formula is 16 elements in 12 groups, while the 24-105mm uses 18 elements in 14 groups. Both designs share three aspherical elements for aberration control, and both zoom by extending the barrel. | ||
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. |
16 | 18 |
| Groups | 12 | 14 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. |
3 | 3 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces |
0 | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration |
3 | 1 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration |
0 | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration |
0 | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |
✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Canon RF 24-105mm F/4L IS USM if you want one lens for events, travel portraits and everyday variety, since it covers most situations without swapping.
Choose the Canon RF 14-35mm F/4L IS USM when your work is architectural, interior or landscape, where 14mm is essential and 35mm is long enough. Its close focusing suits foreground detail. Photographers who shoot both wide and long may want both, since they share 77mm filters and the RF mount.