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
Tamron
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Sony E Mount
An incredibly popular third-party zoom updated with vastly improved sharpness and autofocus.
$899
Launch priceReleased Aug 2021
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 is 2.8 years newer.
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Wins
RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM
Wins
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ARF 24-105mm F4L IS USM has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Min focus distance (18 cm vs 45 cm)
- B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has higher Max magnification (0.37 × vs 0.24 ×)
- B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareRF 24-105mm F4L IS USM
⌀84 × 107 mm
700 g (1.54 lb / 24.69 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
⌀76 × 118 mm
540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM is 11mm shorter and 8mm wider than 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2.
RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM is 160 g heavier than 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
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
- ✓
Control ring
Only RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM supports it
- ✓
Length
107 mm vs 118 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 LD, 2 GM
- ✓
Min focus distance
18 cm vs 45 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Custom function button
Only 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 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
- ✓
Weight
540 g vs 700 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.37 × vs 0.24 × — higher is better
- ✓
Diameter
76 mm vs 84 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
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
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Pros
- ✓Superb value for money compared to first-party options
- ✓Excellent sharpness throughout the range, even at f/2.8
- ✓Very lightweight and compact (only 540g)
- ✓Fast VXD linear motor focus drive
- ✓Customizable lens functions via Tamron Lens Utility software
Cons
- –Starts at 28mm instead of the wider 24mm standard
- –Slightly weaker corner sharpness at 75mm wide open
- –Weather sealing is basic compared to Sony GM lenses
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM
Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed October 2026.