Canon L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Canon
91 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
Nikon
88 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Professional
Video Cinema
Landscape
Portrait
Macro
Street
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Canon L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 105 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 4 | 12 |
| Groups | 14 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Air Sphere Coating (ASC), fluorine coatings | fluorine-coated front element |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.70 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 105 mm★ | 150 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 0.24x |
Pros & Cons
Canon L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (85th percentile)85th %ile
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average social proof (24th percentile)
Pricing
Canon L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM0.169score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR0.086score per dollar
Canon L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Canon L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM wins 4 specs while Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR wins 3.
