Canon
RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM
Canon RF Mount
A compact, lightweight ultra-wide zoom with 5.5-stop IS — ideal for vloggers, travelers, and landscape photographers.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Aug 2022
Canon
RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM
Canon RF Mount
The ultimate walk-around RF zoom — covers wide to portrait with 5-stop IS in a single versatile package.
$1,099
Launch priceReleased Oct 2018
RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM is 3.8 years newer.
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Wins
RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM
Wins
RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- ARF 14-35mm F4L IS USM has lower Min focus distance (20 cm vs 45 cm)
- ARF 14-35mm F4L IS USM has higher Max magnification (0.38 × vs 0.24 ×)
- ARF 14-35mm F4L IS USM has lower Weight (540 g vs 700 g)
- ARF 14-35mm F4L IS USM has higher OIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 5 stops)
- BRF 24-105mm F4L IS USM has lower Length (107 mm vs 112 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 4 Aspherical, 2 UD
- ✓
Min focus distance
20 cm vs 45 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
540 g vs 700 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.38 × vs 0.24 × — higher is better
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose the RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 UD, 1 Aspherical
- ✓
Length
107 mm vs 112 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/4
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/4
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Optical stabilization
Both support optical stabilization
Diameter
Both 84 mm
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM
Pros
- ✓Extremely compact for an ultra-wide zoom (540g)
- ✓14mm ultra-wide perspective for dramatic scenes
- ✓5.5-stop optical image stabilization
- ✓Center sharpness excellent across range
Cons
- –f/4 maximum aperture limits low-light use
- –More expensive than EF 16-35mm f/4 IS
- –Corner sharpness falls off at 14mm
RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM
Pros
- ✓Extremely versatile 24-105mm range for travel and events
- ✓5-stop optical image stabilization
- ✓Constant f/4 aperture throughout zoom
- ✓Nano USM delivers fast, quiet autofocus
Cons
- –f/4 maximum aperture limits low-light capability
- –Heavier than f/2.8 alternatives (700g)
- –Corner sharpness softens at 105mm wide open
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Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.