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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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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 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | f/4 constant (max aperture throughout zoom range) | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 33.0MP |
| Video | 45cm minimum focus distance (wide end) | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Nano USM — fast, near-silent for stills and video | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-stop optical Image Stabiliser (IS) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | — | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | — | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 700g | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 83.5 × 107.3mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | — | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | — | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | — | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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