Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USMvs NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
Canon
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (2018)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel, weddings & general purpose
View Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
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Nikon
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S (2021)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Travel & everyday photography
View NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel, Weddings & General Purpose — Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (2018): The definitive one-lens travel kit — L-series sharpness, 5-stop IS, and 24-105mm versatility built to professional standards.
Travel & Everyday Photography — NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S (2021): The one-lens solution for Nikon Z users — 5× zoom range, S-line sharpness, and versatile enough for almost any situation.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The nikkor z 24-120mm f/4 s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (2018) | NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £999 |
| Sensor | f/4 constant (max aperture throughout zoom range) | f/4 (constant max aperture) |
| Video | 45cm minimum focus distance (wide end) | 35cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | Nano USM — fast, near-silent for stills and video | Multi Focus System — fast, quiet, and precise |
| Stabilisation | 5-stop optical Image Stabiliser (IS) | VR (4.5 stops, up to 6 stops with Z-mount bodies with IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | — | N/A |
| Battery Life | — | N/A |
| Weight | 700g | 630g |
| Dimensions | 83.5 × 107.3mm | 84mm diameter × 114mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | — | N/A |
| Screen | — | N/A |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | — | N/A |
| Connectivity | — | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM | NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding | — |
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