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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×.
Canon
RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
16842L
Laowa
55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro (Canon RF)
Laowa 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro (Canon RF)
16842
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◆
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Performance overlay

  • RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
  • 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro (Canon RF)

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