Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z vs Laowa 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro (Canon RF)
Key differences
- —At launch the 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro (Canon RF) cost $1,750 less ($1,249 vs $2,999).
- —The 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro (Canon RF) is manual focus only.
- —For close-ups the 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro (Canon RF) reaches 1.00× vs 0.29×.
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Canon RF
- Focal length
- 24–105mm
- 55mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 1,330g◆
- 1,345g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 88.5 × 199.0mm
- 85.0 × 168.5mm
- Volume
- 1224 cm³
- 956 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.09 g/cm³
- 1.41 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.45m
- 0.27m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.29×
- 1.00×◆
- Elements / groups
- 23 / 18
- 14 / 11
- Aperture blades
- 11
- 15◆
- Focus drive
- Dual Nano USM
- Manual Helicoid
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- —
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- Yes
- Released
- 2023
- 2024
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,999
- $1,249◆
- Sharpness
- 8.8
- 8.8
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.3◆
- 8.2
- Autofocus Speed
- 9.1
- MF
- Flare Resistance
- 8.2◆
- 6.0
- Build / Sealing
- 9.0◆
- 8.2
- Value / Size
- 6.9
- 8.2◆
Performance overlay
- RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
- 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro (Canon RF)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.

