Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM
Viltrox Air 15mm F1.7 Z 15mm
What Buyers Say
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM
The Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM lens is widely praised as a lightweight, versatile kit lens that delivers sharp images and effective stabilization for its price. Many users appreciate its value as a travel and everyday lens, though some note significant distortion and vignetting at 24mm, a slow aperture, and limited macro capabilities. It is seen as a solid entry-level option but not a replacement for L-series or prime lenses.
Pros
- Lightweight and compact
- Sharp image quality
- Effective image stabilization
- Versatile zoom range
- Good value for the price
Cons
- Slow aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Significant distortion at 24mm
- Vignetting at wide angle
- Soft corners after correction
- Limited true macro capability
Viltrox Air 15mm F1.7 Z 15mm
This Viltrox lens range receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional value, sharpness, and fast apertures. Users consistently praise the image quality and build, noting it punches far above its price point. A minority report issues with chromatic aberration, noisy autofocus in video, firmware updates, and occasional defective units, but the general sentiment is that these are excellent budget primes.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Fast aperture (f/1.2, f/1.7, f/1.8)
- Great value for money
- Solid build quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Chromatic aberration in high contrast scenes
- Noisy autofocus in video
- Aperture ring moves too easily
- Firmware update process is cumbersome
- Occasional defective units
Scores
Specifications
| Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM | Viltrox Air 15mm F1.7 Z 15mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 105 mm | 15 mm |
| Elements | 18 | 12 |
| Groups | 14 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | HD nano-coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/24 | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 132 mm | 15 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 | 1:10 |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average aperture (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average bokeh (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Viltrox Air 15mm F1.7 Z 15mm
- Strong macro (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox Air 15mm F1.7 Z 15mm offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
