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
Canon
RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Canon RF Mount
An affordable portrait and macro hybrid — f/2 aperture, 0.5x magnification, and 5-stop IS in a compact package.
$599
Launch priceReleased Jul 2020
RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM is 1.7 years newer.
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Wins
RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM
Wins
RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BRF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM has higher Max magnification (0.5 × vs 0.24 ×)
- BRF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2 vs f/4)
- BRF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2 vs f/4)
- BRF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM has lower Weight (500 g vs 700 g)
- BRF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM has lower Length (78 mm vs 107 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 24-105mm F4L IS USM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical
- ✓
Weather sealing
Only RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM supports it
Reasons to choose the RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
500 g vs 700 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
78 mm vs 107 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.5 × vs 0.24 × — higher is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
35 cm vs 45 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
79 mm vs 84 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Optical stabilization
Both support optical stabilization
OIS effectiveness
Both 5 stops
Control ring
Both support control ring
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Pros
- ✓Excellent value for portrait and close-up work
- ✓0.5x macro magnification built in
- ✓5-stop optical image stabilization
- ✓Compact and lightweight (500g)
Cons
- –f/2 not as shallow as f/1.2 L lenses
- –Plastic construction, not L-series
- –AF slightly slower than USM lenses
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Canon RF 24-105mm 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.