Which lens should I grab for my R6 before I head to Italy on Tuesday? Im totally torn between the 24-105mm f/4L and that 24-240mm superzoom. I leave in literally five days so I gotta order it like today. The 24-105 is way sharper and weather sealed which is good because it might rain in Rome, but that extra reach on the 24-240 for street shots is tempting. I dont wanna carry a bag of glass around the Colosseum. My budget is capped at 1300 bucks. Is the L glass really worth the loss in zoom range for a once in a lifetime trip? kinda stressed about making the wrong call...
Just catching up on this. Tbh I spent way too much time analyzing MTF charts and technical reviews before my last trip to Japan. Choosing the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM worked out great and I've been so happy with the results. Nano USM motors are technically superior for fast tracking, and having that constant aperture is a lifesaver when the light starts dropping in those narrow alleys...
- The L lens has almost no distortion compared to the superzoom.
- Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM relies way too much on digital corrections for my liking.
- Weather sealing actually saved my sensor when I got caught in a sudden downpour near Shinjuku. Pairing it with a Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM works well for dinner photos. It adds negligible weight. Go with the L series, the technical overhead is worth it for Italy. Quality glass beats zoom range every time imo.
@Reply #2 - good point! Tbh the Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM is better value. The reach is more practical than the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM for one-lens street photography.
I was in your exact shoes before my trip to Florence last fall. Honestly, I went with the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM and I've been so satisfied with that choice. It rained three days straight while I was walking those narrow streets, and having that weather sealing was a total lifesaver. I didnt have to baby the gear at all while everyone else was hiding their cameras under jackets. Here is why it works so well:
- Constant f/4 aperture means no exposure shifts when zooming
- Way better contrast and colors for those sunset shots
- Build quality is solid enough for crowded tourist spots The extra reach on the other lens is tempting, but I promise you wont miss it as much as you would miss the sharpness. I found 105mm was plenty for most architecture and street stuff anyway. Just grab the L glass and enjoy Italy, it really is the perfect one-lens setup for that camera.
