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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 price

Released Aug 2022

vs

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 price

Released Oct 2018

RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM is 3.8 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM

Video & HybridLandscape

Wins

1categories

RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM

Video & HybridLandscape

3 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM wins 4 categories·RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM wins 1 categories
  • 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

RF 14-35mm F4L IS USMRF 24-105mm F4L IS USM
Focal Length14-35 mm24-105 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/4
MountCanon RFCanon RF
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
Stabilization5.5 stops5 stops
Weight540 g700 g
Min Focus20 cm45 cm
Filter Size77 mm77 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseRF 14-35mm F4L IS USMRF 24-105mm F4L IS USM
Portrait
2.5Limited
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent
9.0Excellent
Landscape
8.0Excellent
7.0Good
Travel
3.5Limited
6.5Good
Wildlife
5.5Fair
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
6.0Good
1.5Limited

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

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM and RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM at major authorized retailers.

Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM

Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM

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Full specifications

= category winner

RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM
RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM
Focal length (Min)
14 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
35 mm
105 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4
f/4
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4
f/4
Elements
16
18
Groups
12
14
Special elements
4 Aspherical, 2 UD
1 UD, 1 Aspherical
RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM
RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM
Min focus distance
20 cm−25 cm less
45 cm
Max magnification
0.38 ×+58%
0.24 ×
Autofocus motor
Nano USM
Nano USM
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM
RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM
Optical stabilization
Yes
Yes
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops+10%
5 stops
RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM
RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM
Weight
540 g−160 g less
700 g
Length
112 mm
107 mm−5 mm less
Diameter
84 mm
84 mm
Filter thread size
77 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM
RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM
Lens mount
Canon RF
Canon RF
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.