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RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

Canon RF Mount

The cornerstone zoom for Canon mirrorless, featuring 5 stops of optical image stabilization.

$2,399

Launch price

Released Aug 2019

vs

Panasonic

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. — 24–105mm f/4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$1,299

Launch price

Released Oct 2019

Released within a month of each other.

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Wins

4categories

RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

Video & HybridSports & Action

Wins

3categories

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.

Video & HybridMacro & Close-up

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM wins 4 categories·LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. wins 1 categories
  • BLUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.3 ×)
  • ARF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • ARF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • ARF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 28 cm)
  • ARF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM has lower Length (125 mm vs 159 mm)

Key specs at a glance

RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USMLUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Focal Length24-70 mm24-105 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/4
MountCanon RFLeica L
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
Stabilization5 stops5 stops
Weight900 g780 g
Min Focus21 cm28 cm
Filter Size82 mm67 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseRF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USMLUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Portrait
4.5Fair
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
7.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent
9.0Excellent
Landscape
7.0Good
6.0Good
Travel
4.0Fair
5.0Fair
Wildlife
5.5Fair
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
5.0Fair
9.0Excellent

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 Aspherical, 3 UD

  • 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

    21 cm vs 28 cm — lower is better

  • Length

    125 mm vs 159 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • Max magnification

    1 × vs 0.3 × — higher is better

  • Custom function button

    Only LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. supports it

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    780 g vs 900 g — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Optical stabilization

Both support optical stabilization

OIS effectiveness

Both 5 stops

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

Pros

  • Built-in optical image stabilization (up to 5 stops)
  • Excellent L-series sharpness and build quality
  • Fast and silent Nano USM focus motor
  • Very low chromatic aberration

Cons

  • Heavier than competitive options (900g)
  • Pricey entry threshold
  • Minor barrel distortion at 24mm

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.

Pros

  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Leica L mount compatibility

Cons

  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM and LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. at major authorized retailers.

Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

Panasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.

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Full specifications

= category winner

RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
70 mm
105 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8+1 stop wider
f/4
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8+1 stop wider
f/4
Elements
21
20
Groups
15
15
Special elements
3 Aspherical, 3 UD
Aspherical
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Min focus distance
21 cm−7 cm less
28 cm
Max magnification
0.3 ×
1 ×3.3× more
Autofocus motor
Nano USM
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Optical stabilization
Yes
Yes
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
5 stops
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Weight
900 g
780 g−120 g less
Length
125 mm−34 mm less
159 mm
Diameter
88 mm
70 mm−18 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Lens mount
Canon RF
Leica L
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

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