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
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Nikon Z Mount
Nikon's flagship S-Line standard zoom offering incredible resolution and custom OLED info panel.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 4 months newer.
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Wins
RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM
Wins
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
TL;DR — Key differences
- ARF 24-105mm F4L IS USM has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- BNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- BNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 45 cm)
- ARF 24-105mm F4L IS USM has lower Length (107 mm vs 126 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 UD, 1 Aspherical
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM supports it
- ✓
Length
107 mm vs 126 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
700 g vs 805 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
84 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.24 × vs 0.22 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 ED, 4 Aspherical
- ✓
Custom function button
Only NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S supports it
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
38 cm vs 45 cm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
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
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Pros
- ✓Stunning resolution and contrast across zoom range
- ✓OLED information panel displays focal length, focus, or aperture
- ✓Multi-focusing stepping motor system for silent, rapid AF
- ✓Almost zero focus breathing
Cons
- –No optical stabilization (relies on Nikon body IBIS)
- –No mechanical aperture ring (uses control ring instead)
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.