Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USMvs A7C
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Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (2018)
From £1099
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.
Compact Travel & Content Creation — A7C (2020): The A7C proves full-frame doesn't have to be bulky. Excellent battery life, reliable Eye AF and a vari-angle screen in a pocketable body is a compelling combination for travel and content creators. The A7C II improved on it, but the original remains a strong value buy.
Who should buy what
A7C (2020)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame in the smallest possible body
- Content creators who need a flip screen and reliable Eye AF
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want to keep a compact kit
- Vloggers who need 4K and great battery life on the road
Quick take: The canon rf 24-105mm f/4l is usm 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) | A7C (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | f/4 constant (max aperture throughout zoom range) | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 45cm minimum focus distance (wide end) | 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion, S-Log2/S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Nano USM — fast, near-silent for stills and video | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-stop optical Image Stabiliser (IS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | — | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | — | ~740 shots (CIPA) — outstanding for a Sony mirrorless |
| Weight | 700g | 509g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 83.5 × 107.3mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | — | None built-in — use rear screen or accessory EVF |
| Screen | — | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | — | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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