Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USMvs FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS

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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Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS (2017) Starting from £1099 new Best for Travel, documentary & wedding photography View FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS

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.

Travel, Documentary & Wedding Photography — FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS (2017): The one-lens solution for Sony shooters — exceptional range, built-in OSS, and G-series quality that covers every shooting situation in one barrel.

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Who should buy what

Quick take: These cameras are closely matched across the key specs below. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (2018)FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS (2017)
Price £1,099 £1,099
Sensor f/4 constant (max aperture throughout zoom range) f/4 (constant max aperture)
Video 45cm minimum focus distance (wide end) 38cm minimum focus distance
Autofocus Nano USM — fast, near-silent for stills and video Direct Drive SSM — fast and reliable across the full zoom range
Stabilisation 5-stop optical Image Stabiliser (IS) 5-stop OSS (up to 7 stops combined with body IBIS)
Burst Rate — N/A
Battery Life — N/A
Weight 700g 663g
Dimensions 83.5 × 107.3mm 83.4mm diameter × 113.3mm length
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder — N/A
Screen — N/A
Mount Canon RF Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards — N/A
Connectivity — N/A

Suitability by genre

Genre Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USMFE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS
Travel
9.0
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
9.0
Landscape
9.0
7.0
Portrait
7.0
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Vlogging & Video
7.0
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Sports & Action
4.0
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