Canon
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Canon RF Mount
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM — 24mm f/1.8 for Canon RF, a popular choice in the canon lineup.
$499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2020
Nikon
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S — 105mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$999
Launch priceReleased Jun 2021
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is 9 months newer.
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Wins
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Wins
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BNIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ARF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM has lower Weight (270 g vs 630 g)
- ARF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM has lower Length (63.1 mm vs 138 mm)
- ARF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM has lower Min focus distance (14 cm vs 28 cm)
- BNIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.5 ×)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareRF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
⌀74 × 63 mm
270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
⌀81 × 138 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM is 75mm shorter and 7mm narrower than NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S.
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM is 360 g lighter than NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S.
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 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical, 1 UD
- ✓
Weight
270 g vs 630 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
63.1 mm vs 138 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
14 cm vs 28 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
74.4 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Max magnification
1 × vs 0.5 × — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S supports it
- ✓
Weather sealing
Only NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S supports it
- ✓
Control ring
Only NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S supports it
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Pros
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
- ✓Solid optical performance for the price tier
- ✓Native Canon RF mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Pros
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Nikon Z mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.