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.
Wedding, Events & Documentary Photography — HD D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR (2015): The professional zoom for Pentax DSLR shooters — weather-sealed to the same standard as the K-3 Mark III, with a constant f/2.8 across the full range.
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Quick take: The hd d fa 24-70mm f/2.8 ed sdm wr is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (2018) | HD D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £999 |
| Sensor | f/4 constant (max aperture throughout zoom range) | f/2.8 (constant max aperture) |
| Video | 45cm minimum focus distance (wide end) | 38cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | Nano USM — fast, near-silent for stills and video | SDM (Supersonic Drive Motor) — fast and quiet |
| Stabilisation | 5-stop optical Image Stabiliser (IS) | None (relies on body SR/IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | — | N/A |
| Battery Life | — | N/A |
| Weight | 700g | 985g |
| Dimensions | 83.5 × 107.3mm | 92mm diameter × 133mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | — | N/A |
| Screen | — | N/A |
| Mount | Canon RF | Pentax KF-mount |
| Memory Cards | — | N/A |
| Connectivity | — | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM | HD D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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