Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USMvs HD D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM 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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Pentax HD D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR Pentax HD D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR (2015) Starting from £999 new Best for Wedding, events & documentary photography View HD D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR

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.

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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Who should buy what

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 USMHD D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR
Travel
9.0
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Wedding & Events
9.0
9.0
Landscape
9.0
7.0
Portrait
7.0
7.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
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Sports & Action
4.0
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