Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USMvs NIKKOR Z 14-30mm 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 14-30mm f/4 S (2019)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Landscape, architecture & travel
View NIKKOR Z 14-30mm 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.
Landscape, Architecture & Travel — NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S (2019): The most packable 14mm zoom available — and the only one at this width that takes standard front filters.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The canon rf 24-105mm f/4l is usm 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 14-30mm f/4 S (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | f/4 constant (max aperture throughout zoom range) | Nikon Z mount (full-frame) |
| Video | 45cm minimum focus distance (wide end) | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | Nano USM — fast, near-silent for stills and video | Multi-Focus System — quiet and accurate |
| Stabilisation | 5-stop optical Image Stabiliser (IS) | None (relies on IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | — | N/A |
| Battery Life | — | N/A |
| Weight | 700g | 485g |
| Dimensions | 83.5 × 107.3mm | 82mm diameter × 85mm length (retracted) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | — | N/A |
| Screen | — | N/A |
| Mount | Canon RF | 82mm filter thread (usable at all focal lengths) |
| Memory Cards | — | N/A |
| Connectivity | — | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM | NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Architecture | — |
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