Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USMvs A1 II
Canon
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (2018)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel, weddings & general purpose
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VS
Sony
A1 II (2025)
Starting from £6500 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & high-resolution studio work
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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.
Professional Sports, Wildlife & High-Resolution Studio Work — A1 II (2025): The most complete camera ever made — 50MP, 30fps, 8K, and the world's best EVF in a single flagship body.
Who should buy what
A1 II (2025)
- Professional sports and wildlife photographers who need 30fps, 50MP, and the best AF available
- Commercial and advertising photographers who demand 50MP resolution alongside pro video specs
- Photojournalists who need a single body capable of handling every assignment
- Sony system shooters ready to invest in the absolute best
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) | A1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £6,500 |
| Sensor | f/4 constant (max aperture throughout zoom range) | 50.1MP full-frame stacked BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 50.1MP |
| Video | 45cm minimum focus distance (wide end) | 8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, 4K/240p super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Nano USM — fast, near-silent for stills and video | AI subject recognition — human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, aircraft, train |
| Stabilisation | 5-stop optical Image Stabiliser (IS) | 8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS) |
| Burst Rate | — | 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | — | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 700g | 743g body only |
| Dimensions | 83.5 × 107.3mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF 0.9× 9.44M-dot — the highest resolution EVF available |
| Screen | — | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | — | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | — | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM | A1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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