Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USMvs A6700
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Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (2018)
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Best for Travel, weddings & general purpose
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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.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
Who should buy what
A6700 (2023)
- You want a compact, travel-friendly system without sacrificing autofocus performance
- You're an enthusiast upgrading from an entry-level camera and ready for a more capable body
- You shoot wildlife or sports and want APS-C reach from a lightweight kit
- You create video content and need reliable subject and eye tracking in a small form factor
Quick take: The a6700 is the most affordable; only the canon rf 24-105mm f/4l is usm is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (2018) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £999 |
| Sensor | f/4 constant (max aperture throughout zoom range) | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 26.0MP |
| Video | 45cm minimum focus distance (wide end) | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Nano USM — fast, near-silent for stills and video | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-stop optical Image Stabiliser (IS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | — | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | — | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 700g | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 83.5 × 107.3mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | — | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | — | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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