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Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L is USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras
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| Brand | Canon |
| Focal Length Description | 24-105 millimeters |
| Lens Type | Telephoto |
| Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
| Camera Lens Description | 4 |
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- 24-105mm standard zoom lens with f/4 maximum aperture for Canon EOS SLR cameras, Macro Focus Range : 0.45 m
- 1 Super UD glass element and 3 aspherical lenses minimize chromatic aberration and distortion
- Ring-type USM system delivers silent but quick autofocus (AF); full-time manual focus
- Image Stabilizer technology steadies camera shake at up to 3 stops; weighs 23.6 ounces
- Dust- and moisture-resistant; measures 3.3 inches in diameter and 4.2 inches long; 1-year warranty
- E7Magnification - Extension Tube EF25 II - ¹ Only compatible at tele.
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| lens type | Telephoto | Standard | Standard | zoom | Telephoto, Wide Angle | Telephoto |
| compatible mountings | Canon EF | Canon | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon RF | Canon EF |
| lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
| focus type | — | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto/Manual | Auto Focus | Auto Focus |
| minimum focal length | 24 millimeters | 24 millimeters | 24 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 24 millimeters | 100 millimeters |
| max focal length | 105 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 24 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 400 millimeters |
| fixed focal length | 105 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 400 millimeters |
| model name | 0344B002 | — | 1380C002 | EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II | Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens | ef |
| max aperture | — | 4 f stop | 3.5 f stop | 4 f stop | 4 f stop | 4.5 f stop |
| diaphragm blades | 8 | — | — | 10 | 9 | — |
| image stabilization | 3 stops claimed | ✗ | digital,optical | Optical | Optical | Optical |
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| Real Angle Of View | 23.3 Degrees |
|---|---|
| Maximum Aperture | 4 |
| Minimum Aperture | 22 |
| Image stabilization | 3 stops claimed |
| Compatible Camera Models | Canon EOS Rebel T8i, Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi, Canon EOS Kiss X9, Canon EOS Rebel T4i, Canon EOS Kiss Digital X, Canon EOS 1100D, Canon EOS Kiss X8i, Canon EOS Kiss X4, Canon EOS Kiss X5, Canon EOS Kiss X2, Canon EOS-1D, Canon EOS Kiss X3, Canon EOS 3000D, Canon EOS 500D, Canon EOS 750D, Canon EOS Kiss Digital N, Canon EOS Rebel SL1, Canon EOS Rebel SL2, Canon EOS 350D, Canon EOS Rebel SL3, Canon EOS 2000D, Canon EOS 20D, Canon EOS 100D, Canon EOS 60D, Canon EOS 40D, Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II, Canon EOS Rebel T5i, Canon EOS 80D, Canon EOS Rebel T1i, Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III, Canon EOS 1200D, Canon EOS Kiss F, Canon EOS 7D Mark II, Canon EOS-1D Mark II N, Canon EOS 7D, Canon EOS-1D Mark III, Canon EOS Kiss X7i, Canon EOS 650D, Canon EOS-1D Mark IV, Canon EOS 5DS R, Canon EOS 250D, Canon EOS Kiss X50, Canon EOS 800D, Canon EOS Kiss X10, Canon EOS 77D, Canon EOS 400D, Canon EOS 4000D, Canon EOS-1Ds, Canon EOS 6D Mark II, Canon EOS Rebel T6i, Canon EOS Rebel T2i, Canon EOS 1300D, Canon EOS Rebel T6s, Canon EOS 6D, Canon EOS Kiss X6i, Canon EOS C100 Mark II, Canon EOS 760D, Canon EOS D60, Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT, Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS, Canon EOS Rebel T7, Canon EOS Rebel T6, Canon EOS 550D, Canon EOS Rebel T3, Canon EOS-1D X, Canon EOS 30D, Canon EOS 700D, Canon EOS Rebel T5, Canon EOS 5DS, Canon EOS 10D, Canon EOS 300D, Canon EOS 70D, Canon EOS 50D, Canon EOS Rebel T7i, Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi, Canon EOS 90D, Canon EOS 1000D, Canon EOS Rebel T3i, Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, Canon EOS Kiss X9i, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 850D, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EOS-1D X Mark III, Canon EOS 8000D, Canon EOS Kiss X70, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, Canon EOS 60Da, Canon EOS 450D, Canon EOS D30, Canon EOS 200D, Canon EOS 600D |
| Photo Filter Size | 77 Millimeters |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 8 |
| Minimum Focal Length | 24 Millimeters |
| Lens Design | Zoom |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 105 Millimeters |
| Lens Coating Description | Super Spectra Coating |
| Focal Length Description | 24-105 millimeters |
| Lens | Telephoto |
| Compatible Camera Mount | Canon EF |
| Maximum Focal Length | 105 Millimeters |
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| Global Trade Identification Number | 00013803050844 |
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| Customer Reviews |
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| ASIN | B000AZ57M6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #153 in SLR Camera Lenses |
| Model Name | 0344B002 |
| UPC | 989898361977 172305238348 013803050844 041114332021 400002831624 |
| Brand | Canon |
| Camera Lens | 4 |
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L9) Canon 24-105Mm F/4 L Is Usm Lens. The L-Series Is Canon'S Flagship Professional Lens Range, Representing The Best In Precision-Designed Ef Optics. L-Series Lenses Combine Superior Performance With Superlative Handling, And Are Resistant To Dust And Moisture. The Ef 24-105Mm F/4L Is Usm Features Canon'S Three-Stop Image Stabilizer (Is), Making It Ideal For Handheld Work. Is Permits The Use Of Shutter Speeds Up To Three Stops Slower Than Normal, With No Perceptible Increase In Image Blur From Camera Shake. E7Magnification - Extension Tube EF25 II - ¹ Only compatible at tele.
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Dust and moisture resistant and incorporating Canon's very finest standards of precision optics, the EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM is designed for reportage, event, travel, and celebrity photographers looking for a lightweight and maneuverable lens with minimal image quality compromise.
Complementing the EF 17-40mm f4L USM and EF 70-200mm f4L USM, the lens completes Canon's f4L-series zoom lens range. These lenses are designed for professional photographers requiring a light zoom lens with a fixed aperture throughout the zoom range. For outstanding camera-shake reduction, Image Stabilizer allows shutter speeds of 3 stops slower than would otherwise be possible, with no perceptible increase in image blur.
The L-series is Canon's flagship professional lens range, designed to include outstanding image performance, ultimate operability, and weather resistance. The EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM offers a lightweight alternative to the renowned EF 24-70mm f2.8L USM.
Image Stabilizer
Image Stabilizer (IS) dramatically reduces image blur caused by camera shake. Gyro sensors detect unwanted vibrations, triggering the corresponding movement of a correcting lens group perpendicular to the optical axis. This alters the light path, returning the image to its correct position on the sensor or film plane.
The 3-stop advantage means that photographers normally shooting a 105mm lens handheld at 1/125 second can obtain a shake free result with a shutter speed as low as 1/15 second, for vastly extended options in low light conditions.
Superb autofocus
The ring-type USM motor found in the EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM employs ultra-sonic frequency vibrations to drive autofocus with unrivalled speed and near-silent operation. A powerful CPU and improved AF algorithm contribute to speed performance. Good holding torque stops the lens with precision and accuracy, the instant it arrives at the correct focus point and without overshoot. Photographers can choose manual focus instantly and at any time simply by moving the manual focus ring without first having to switch out of autofocus mode.
Constant f4 aperture from 24 to 105mm
The EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM offers the highest possible optical quality with no change in aperture over the full focal range of the lens. This allows photographers to set exposure at the widest aperture and zoom all the way through to 105mm without having to vary the shutter speed. It is the perfect lens for professional photographers looking for a lightweight and extended zoom alternative to its EF 24-70mm f2.8L USM counterpart. The lens employs an almost perfectly circular barrel aperture, helping create attractive, defocused backgrounds.
Image quality
To limit lens size and improve image clarity over the total image area, an Ultra-Low Dispersion glass (UD) element is used to eliminate the secondary chromatic aberrations that otherwise reduce sharpness and introduce color fringing. Aspherical lens elements correct spherical aberration for crisp, high-contrast, corner-to-corner quality. By optimizing Super Spectra lens coatings and lens element shaping, Canon's engineers have been effective in suppressing flare and ghosting--more prone to occur with digital cameras due to reflection off the image sensor. By increasing light absorption, coatings reduce reflections off lens element surfaces to deliver crisp, undistorted images with natural color balance.
EOS system integration
The EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM includes distance metering information, providing compatibility with the E-TTL II flash system of late-model cameras such as the EOS-1D Mark II N and EOS 5D. When used in conjunction with Canon's range of EX Speedlite flash units, the lens passes distance information to the flash algorithm for markedly improved flash exposure metering. To match the weather resistance afforded by EOS-1 professional camera bodies, an O-ring seals the lens against the lens mount and numerous seals around the lens' moving components provide protection against the ingress of dust and moisture.
AF Mode and IS switches have been reshaped, making them less susceptible to being engaged or disengaged accidentally.
The EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM comes with a bayonet mount lens hood EW-83H and soft lens pouch LP1219. In keeping with Canon's Kyosei philosophy of living in harmony with the environment, the lens features only lead-free glass.
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Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS EF USM AF Lens, E-77U 77mm Snap-On Lens Cap, Lens Dust Cap E (Rear), EW-83H Lens Hood, LP1219 Soft Lens Case, 1-Year Warranty.
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Customers like the sharpness, image quality, and build quality of the camera lenses. They mention that it's super tack-sharp at the center with very little softness at the extreme edges. Some also say it's excellent for landscape photography and works well as an all-around lens. Customers also like the color rendition and versatility. However, some customers have different opinions on the weight.
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Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the camera lens. They mention it's super tack-sharp at the center with very little softness at the extreme edges. Some say the optical quality is wonderful and the lens is fantastic.
"...This one, however, will be an excellent anchor lens for most small-number lens sets...." Read more
"...It's very sharp and the colors are great. You can tell a difference in the colors of photos taken with this lens and cheaper lenses...." Read more
"...-frame camera it's a great all-purpose walk-around as well as a great portrait lens...." Read more
"...Plus did I mention that the optical quality is wonderful?..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the camera lenses. They mention they're crisp, colorful, and full of detail. They also say it allows sharp photos of stationary or slow-moving subjects to be taken in all light conditions. Customers say the clarity and color is outstanding for landscape photography. They say they could instantly see an improvement in clarity and color over the Canon EF 28-135mm I.
"...The EF 24-105L not only takes good photos, it takes beautiful ones, notably nicer than several other well-regarded lenses in the same price..." Read more
"...The images are sharp, with awesome colors. They have an almost 3-D like quality about them!..." Read more
"...too bad, the distortions wide open aren't bad and the image quality is simply astounding. Now is it the equal of my 28-70L - no way...." Read more
"...as the wide angle is really a wide angle, and the picture quality is just awesome. There critics! What do you have to say now?" Read more
Customers like the build quality of the camera lens. They mention it's heavy and solid, and produces high-quality results.
"...The lens itself is outstanding and built like a tank!..." Read more
"...Its build quality is simply amazing - it is literally built like a tank and its zoom and focus rings are smoother than ever...." Read more
"...There were good reviews so I went for it. The lens was in very good condition as described, was packed securely and arrived quickly...." Read more
"...5. Free lens hood and nice build!6. I was afraid that 24mm for a crop sensor camera will not be wide enough...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the lens. They mention it works well as an all-around lens, and they're extremely pleased with the results. Some say it works flawlessly on both cameras and reasonably well on mirrorless cameras with an adapter.
"...The circular aperture of this camera works well and allows you to get the depth of field you want with out the annoying jagged edges in out of focus..." Read more
"...The IS works well and is much quieter than the newer IS in the Canon EF-S 17-55mm...." Read more
"...Overall the lens is a winner - it does all the little things quite well under decent conditions...." Read more
"...I found this refurbished lens for a great price and it works great. A little older but for a beginner who needs more?..." Read more
Customers like the color rendition of the camera lens. They mention it's impressive looking and the autofocus is quick. Some say the images are crisp and it lets in a fair amount of light.
"...Speaking of F4 it lets in a fair amount of light, I have not noticed any Vingeting at any focal length, but shooting on a 1.6 sensor crops out the..." Read more
"...It's very sharp and the colors are great. You can tell a difference in the colors of photos taken with this lens and cheaper lenses...." Read more
"...The images are sharp, with awesome colors. They have an almost 3-D like quality about them!..." Read more
"...puts into L lenses makes your pictures more saturated and true to life in color, and the L lenses will deliver professional results...." Read more
Customers find the camera lens to be versatile. They mention it's a great companion lens to Canon's 17 x 44mm lens and suitable for most situations. Some say it provides the best all-around kit.
"...I feel like this lens gives the most versatility for someone who wants amazing photos and also wants to shoot occasional handheld videos...." Read more
"...not only provides the best bang for the buck but also provides the best all-round kit...." Read more
"...The constant aperture, IS, and L lens quality makes this a great all-around lens...." Read more
"...It is cheaper than the 24-70 and more versatile too. I had no issues about the f4, I have other faster lenses in my arsenal...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the weight of the camera lens. Some mention it's light weight compared to its 24-70 f/2.8 cousin, while others say it's much heavier than they thought they would be able to handle for a camera.
"...the oomph I'd expect for 80% of the price of the EF24-105L. It's lighter-weight and has a wider angle, and the IS is a newer generation, but..." Read more
"...Although not cheap, to me it's well worth every penny." Read more
"...However, two things worked against it for me. It was much heavier than I thought I would be able to handle for a full day, and the extra speed would..." Read more
"...vacation or hiking then the 24-105 is much better due to its slightly smaller weight and its greater range...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the focus speed of the camera lenses. Some mention it's quick and accurate, while others say it's challenging due to its inability to focus quickly.
"...Both the IS and autofocus features can be turned off in response to special photographic circumstances...." Read more
"...Therefore, candid shots were challenging due to the inability to focus quickly.I decided to purchase the Sigma 18-200...." Read more
"...I see no degradation as of yet when using this filter. Focusing is swift and quiet...." Read more
"...The only benefit of it is it's low minimum focus distance, but I plan to get a set of extension tubes next for the 50mm prime for macro photography...." Read more
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The lens is one of Canon's "L" (or red ring) lenses, which are their best. It is an image stabilization lens, which allows you to shoot somewhat slower handheld shots than would otherwise be possible. Both the IS and autofocus features can be turned off in response to special photographic circumstances. If you are using a tripod, for example, you may wish to turn off image stabilization, which if left engaged can in some circumstances actually give you a softer image than a tripod alone. If you are shooting close-ups with a tripod, you may also wish to defeat autofocus in order to force the exact focal plane you want for the item you are recording.
Canon makes a similar 24-70mm zoom lens that is an f/stop faster than this one, but it is heavier and doesn't have the focal range of this one. Evaluate your likely usage to see if that lens would be a better choice for you than this one. But I have to believe that this lens is probably the best central-range lens in a three-lens system for almost anyone.
To set a context for my evaluation, my basic three-lens system consists of this lens, a 17-40mm zoom for very wide angle or interior photography, and a 70-300mm zoom for telephoto work. Since I am also a macrophotographer, I have a couple of dedicated lenses for that kind of image capture. I specifically chose individual zooms with overlapping ranges for general photography so that I could minimize lens changes if an image I wanted to take was right at the capture boundaries of two separate lenses. But Canon makes several different zooms, and picking a lens set with different focal length continuity is certainly possible for people who have different ideas about the best focal lengths for their image priorities.
For individuals who prefer to buy a Canon camera body and lens individually rather than a complete kit with lens included, this is an excellent candidate for the first lens you should acquire to make a functional camera package.
Of course we all could wish it was cheaper, but professional camera gear is just this way... when I go out to do landscape and wildlife photography my jeep triples in value as soon as I put the camera bag in the back.
The Image Stabilization system in this camera is great, leave it on always, its sensitive enough to even help absorb the flicker of the mirror in your camera. You don't have to switch it off when you mount it on a tripod. While it will not save every shot and blur is always a possibility when you go below 1 60th of a second with any lens but I have had great luck using this to hand hold images down to as low as 1/4 of a second some of them turn out some of them dont but the fact that ANY of them turn out is impressive to me and proof the technology works.
You need to know HOW to use the IS however, its important that you allow the internal gyros time to spin up before you take the shot this takes about a half a second. Learning to see the photo before it happens and anticipating the shot is all part of this process, allowing the lens a half second to spin up to speed will allow you to utilize the full potential of IS
The circular aperture of this camera works well and allows you to get the depth of field you want with out the annoying jagged edges in out of focus items that lenses with normal aperture blades will give you. Bokeh is a little weak but we are only at f4 so that is expected.
Speaking of F4 it lets in a fair amount of light, I have not noticed any Vingeting at any focal length, but shooting on a 1.6 sensor crops out the edges...
Compared side by side with the 28-135 on a rebel xti the shots taken with this lens are easily recognizable as more contrasty and sharper. (the 28-135 IS is STILL a great lens however)
As with any lens this one has its own characteristics that you will need to get use to. Flare is very minimal in all but the most extreme lighting situations. However when you do encounter flare (usually only happens when your TRYING to get the lens to flare out on you) you usually get a sharp jagged object with a halo around it, If your trying to create a purposeful flare effect that looks good this is not the lens to use.
If you just bought the rebel XTi this is the kind of lens you are going to need to utilize all ten million pixels on the camera.
So if you buy this lens, congratulations you have just reached the top of technology and optical performance. If treated right this lens will provide you with a life time of images of uncompromising quality.
Of course we all could wish it was cheaper, but professional camera gear is just this way... when I go out to do landscape and wildlife photography my jeep triples in value as soon as I put the camera bag in the back.
The Image Stabilization system in this camera is great, leave it on always, its sensitive enough to even help absorb the flicker of the mirror in your camera. You don't have to switch it off when you mount it on a tripod. While it will not save every shot and blur is always a possibility when you go below 1 60th of a second with any lens but I have had great luck using this to hand hold images down to as low as 1/4 of a second some of them turn out some of them dont but the fact that ANY of them turn out is impressive to me and proof the technology works.
You need to know HOW to use the IS however, its important that you allow the internal gyros time to spin up before you take the shot this takes about a half a second. Learning to see the photo before it happens and anticipating the shot is all part of this process, allowing the lens a half second to spin up to speed will allow you to utilize the full potential of IS
The circular aperture of this camera works well and allows you to get the depth of field you want with out the annoying jagged edges in out of focus items that lenses with normal aperture blades will give you. Bokeh is a little weak but we are only at f4 so that is expected.
Speaking of F4 it lets in a fair amount of light, I have not noticed any Vingeting at any focal length, but shooting on a 1.6 sensor crops out the edges...
Compared side by side with the 28-135 on a rebel xti the shots taken with this lens are easily recognizable as more contrasty and sharper. (the 28-135 IS is STILL a great lens however)
As with any lens this one has its own characteristics that you will need to get use to. Flare is very minimal in all but the most extreme lighting situations. However when you do encounter flare (usually only happens when your TRYING to get the lens to flare out on you) you usually get a sharp jagged object with a halo around it, If your trying to create a purposeful flare effect that looks good this is not the lens to use.
If you just bought the rebel XTi this is the kind of lens you are going to need to utilize all ten million pixels on the camera.
So if you buy this lens, congratulations you have just reached the top of technology and optical performance. If treated right this lens will provide you with a life time of images of uncompromising quality.
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Reviewed in Mexico on December 9, 2019
Excellent carry-on lens, just be aware that it's much larger and heavier that a kit lens!






























