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The Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens is an easy-to-use standard zoom lens that can cover a large zoom area ranging from 24mm wide-angle to 105mm portrait-length telephoto.

The EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM incorporates Canon's highest standards of precision optics. The L-series is Canon's flagship professional lens range, combining outstanding image performance and ultimate operability with dust and moisture resistant construction.

Canon's ring-type USM gives silent but quick AF, along with full-time manual focus. Moreover, with dust- and moisture-resistant construction, this is a durable yet sophisticated lens that meets the demands of advanced amateur photographers and professional photographers alike.

Image Stabilizer
Ideal for handheld work, IS Image Stabilizer allows use of shutter speeds up to 3-stops slower with no perceptible increase in image blur.
Fixed Aperture
With no change in aperture over the full focal length range, photographers can set exposure at the widest aperture and zoom through to 105mm without slowing shutter speed.
Super UD and Aspherical Lens Elements
Constructed with one Super-UD glass element and three aspherical lenses, this lens minimizes chromatic aberration and distortion. The result is excellent picture quality, even at wide apertures.
Ring USM
Ring USM (Ultrasonic motor) uses ultrasonic frequency vibrations to drive responsive, near-silent high speed auto focus. Good holding torque stops the focusing lens group with precision without overshoot. Full time manual focus override is available without having to switch out of AF.
Super Spectra Coatings
Optimized Super Spectra lens coatings and lens element shaping suppress flare and ghosting - more prone to occur with digital cameras due to reflection off the image sensor. Coatings also help achieve true color balance and increase contrast for vivid hi-fidelity images.
Performance
Focal Length 24 - 105 mm
Aperture Maximum: f/4
Minimum: f/22
Camera Mount Type Canon EF
Format Compatibility 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor
Canon (APS-C)
Angle of View 84° - 23°
Minimum Focus Distance 1.48' (45 cm)
Magnification 0.23x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio 1:4.34
Groups/Elements 13/18
Diaphragm Blades 8
Features
Image Stabilization Yes
Autofocus Yes
Tripod Collar No
Physical
Filter Thread 77 mm
Dimensions (DxL) Approx. 3.3 x 4.2" (8.38 x 10.67 cm)
Weight 1.47 lb (670 g)

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Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Autofocus Lens
 
4.8

(based on 838 reviews)

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    (666)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (149)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (17)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

98%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Fast / accurate auto-focus (694)
  • Strong construction (525)
  • Durable (497)
  • Consistent output (464)
  • Easily interchangeable (324)

Cons

  • Heavy (203)
  • Poor in low light (65)
  • Lens creep (13)
  • Blurry focus (10)
  • Heavy / bulky (7)

Best Uses

  • Landscape/scenery (373)
  • Weddings (268)
  • General purpose (208)
  • Sports/action (162)
  • Portraits (151)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Photo enthusiast (242), Semi-pro photographer (145), Enthusiast (136), Pro photographer (75), Semi-professional (68)
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Most Liked Positive Review

 

My Favorite Lens

I have used this lens since it was first introduced late 2005. I have used it for much editorial work (both magazines and newspapers including a magazine cover). It is an incredible, versatile...Read complete review

I have used this lens since it was first introduced late 2005. I have used it for much editorial work (both magazines and newspapers including a magazine cover). It is an incredible, versatile lens. I have used it almost exclusively for a two year book project shooting on Florida beaches. It is built well and well sealed. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it; you may never take it off of your camera again. Has some barrel distortion at 24mm on full-frame cameras and pin cushion at 105mm, but both are easily fixable with programs like PTLens. Also some vignetting at 24-28mm on full-frame cameras but easily fixable in ACR or Lightroom. This is my favorite lens (I own 8 Canon lenses, 4 are L Series). It's super sharp and because of the IS, it's hand-holdable and sharp at 1/4 second. I highly recommend this lens by far over the 24-70 f/2.8 (which I owned for three years prior) for everyday us (especially portraits). If you need the extras stop of light and shoot in very low light (like weddings), you may want the 2.8. If you occasionally shoot in low light (I do probably more than most since I am a photojournalist) the 24-105 is the clear winner to me.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Not good enough...

I wanted an L series lens to use with my Canon 50D, and thought that this focal length range would be a good fit. I was a little concerned about this lens based upon ...Read complete review

I wanted an L series lens to use with my Canon 50D, and thought that this focal length range would be a good fit. I was a little concerned about this lens based upon an increasing number of reviews that mentioned soft focus and poor quality control by Canon, but I had owned other L series lenses and was satisfied, and there were many positive reviews about the 24-105 lens as well, so I took the plunge. From the very first shot I knew that this lens could not measure up to my other L series lenses (or to cheaper lens that I've owned for that matter)- focus was soft throughout the focal length range, even after attempting to tweak focus manually, but especially soft in the corners at the lower focal length range. This lens is certainly not tack sharp. In addition, there was a greater degree of chromatic aberration than I expected in a lens of this quality. The clincher for me was to compare it side by side with my 17-40 mm L series lens, at an equivalent focal length. There was no comparison. The 17-40mm lens is sharp, with only a hint of chromatic aberration, compared to the soft results of the 24-105 lens. If you search the internet, you will see others complain of the very same thing about this lens (and I did not listen to them, because others said that it's the best lens that they've ever used). I strongly suspect that this relates to a quality control problem- if you are lucky enough to get a good one, then you will be happy. If you are not lucky, then you will have to either 1) return it for another (and hope that one is better), 2) return it to Canon so that they can repair your brand new lens, if you find that sort of thing acceptable, 3) return it for a refund, or 4) live with it. Sorry, but for over $1,000, there shouldn't be a need to do any of this. B+H Photo is great- I am in the process of returning this lens based upon my concerns about it. Will consider getting a 70-200mm L series lens instead (from B+H of course!), but I'm too leary of the 24-105 to risk another...

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5.0

Just what I was hoping for

By Lioness

from Lansing, MI

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Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Fantastic image quality
  • Fast / accurate auto-focus
  • Strong Construction

Cons

  • Not Inexpensive

Best Uses

  • Great walk around lens

Comments about Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Autofocus Lens:

I was looking for a lens to replace my Canon 18-135 that came with my T2i camera. I have gotten spoiled by the optical quality of my 100-400 lens. Although I like the range of the 18-135, I've found the 24-105 to be fine. What I'm most impressed about is that using the same settings and ISO with both lenses, well, the 24-105 gives me the quality I was hoping for. Yes, you pay for it and yes, it is not light weight, but if you are looking for serious quality of images, this will not disappoint. Makes me wish I had skipped the 18-135 altogether.

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5.0

Great Glass

By John

from Phoenix, AZ

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Pros

  • Strong Construction

Cons

    Best Uses

      Comments about Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Autofocus Lens:

      I have been an EOS owner since 1987 (film then 30D), accumulating five lenses over the many years. I purchased a 100mm macro (non L) last year, and the incredible picture quality enabled me to visually demonstrate to the Boss, the value of great glass. I used the 24-105 almost exclusively on a recent trip. It was extremely versatile and tack sharp.

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      5.0

      Great Lens

      By BCI

      from Austin TX

      About Me Pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Consistent Output
      • Durable
      • Easily Interchangeable
      • Fast / accurate auto-focus
      • Lightweight
      • Nice Bokeh
      • Rugged
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Indoors/Low Light
        • Landscape/Scenery
        • Night Photography
        • Video
        • Weddings/Events

        Comments about Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Autofocus Lens:

        Love this lens, very sharp with great IS. The IS does such a great job that I can do hand held shots as low as 1/8 shutter speed. Works great for low light shots when attched to a Canon 7D or 5D. Excellent lens for shooting video as well.

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        5.0

        I would defiantly would buy this again

        By Ashley

        from Indiana

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        Pros

        • Fast / accurate auto-focus
        • Nice Bokeh
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

        • Heavy
        • Poor in Low Light

        Best Uses

        • Landscape/Scenery
        • Sports/Action
        • Wildlife Photos

        Comments about Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Autofocus Lens:

        This is a great lens. I've captured a lot of great photos with this. It is a very heavy lens. If you plan on using it for a long period of time I suggest using a tripod or give yourself a lot of breaks because you writs will start to hurt. Also I don't recommend using this lens for wedding or receptions. Unless they are well light. This lens isn't great in low light unless you boost up the ISO to 1000+ but then your photos will be grainy. Other than that this is a great lens!

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        5.0

        SPEECHLESS

        By dpc

        from Jacksonville, Florida

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

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        Pros

        • Consistent Output
        • Durable
        • Easily Interchangeable
        • Fast / accurate auto-focus
        • Lightweight
        • Nice Bokeh
        • Rugged
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Indoors/Low Light
          • Landscape/Scenery
          • Night Photography
          • Sports/Action
          • Weddings/Events
          • Wildlife Photos

          Comments about Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Autofocus Lens:

          This is my all around lens. Yeah it's pricey and it took me months before I placed my order, BUT as soon as I received this lens (January 06, 2012) and snap-on to my camera body, since then I never take it off since then. Every single penny i spent to this lens is worth it. I'm really speechless about the performance of this lens (LOL). I will recommand this lens.

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          4.0

          Great Lense, my mistake

          By CanonMan

          from Valencia CA

          About Me Photography Student

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Blurry Focus
          • Poor in Low Light

          Best Uses

          • Landscape/Scenery

          Comments about Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Autofocus Lens:

          I chose this lense for it's zoom capabilities and "IS" feature in hopes it would work indoors, low light, specifically group functions. It is GREAT in that it weighs less than the EF 24 - 70 L and is more compact, fits in my Tamrac backpack where the EF 16 - 35L and big brother EF 24 - 70L do not. And it's fantastic for outdoors in good light. But I errored in assuming it was an affordable alternative to a quality "L" lense for low light. Rent it if possible then buy it if it works for you.

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          5.0

          Great All Around Lens

          By Da Phoenix

          from Honolulu, HI

          About Me Casual Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Consistent Output
          • Durable
          • Fast / accurate auto-focus
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

          • Heavy

          Best Uses

          • Landscape/Scenery

          Comments about Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Autofocus Lens:

          This is a great all around lens, which can be used for multiple applications. Wanted a professional quality lens that I could use for general applications with also some telephoto capabilities. Use it only once so far but love it.

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          5.0

          best lens

          By tash

          from sydney australia

          About Me Photography Student

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Consistent Output
          • Durable
          • Easily Interchangeable
          • Fast / accurate auto-focus

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Autofocus Lens:

              fantastic lens. this is the first L series lense, as i thought i would spoil myself, and boy am i impressed. The focussing ability and sharpness of the photos are a step above, and its much lighter than i thought.

              This lens will stay on my camera permanently now.

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              5.0

              Excellent Upgrade from Kit Lens

              By Roxie2401

              from Western PA

              About Me Photo Enthusiast

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              Pros

              • Durable
              • Fast / accurate auto-focus
              • Strong Construction

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Landscape/Scenery

                Comments about Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Autofocus Lens:

                Cannot beat Canon's "L" lenses! I upgraded from my original kit EF-S 17-85 lens and while I do miss the wide end, this is a perfect walk-around lens and the image quality is great. Plus, I have absolutely no "lens creep" with this 24-105L. I also like the constant aperture - its only an f/4 but most of what I take is landscape (outdoors).

                It is a shame that this lens never goes on sale and if you do buy it with the 5DII kit, its $300 cheaper than buying separately - but I didn't need the 5D body at this time.

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                5.0

                Worth the money

                By The Photographer

                from Miami Florida

                About Me Pro Photographer

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                Pros

                • Consistent Output
                • Easily Interchangeable
                • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                • Great at high ISO

                Cons

                • Not internal focusing

                Best Uses

                • Fashion Photography
                • Landscape/Scenery
                • Portraits
                • Sports/Action
                • Weddings/Events
                • Wildlife Photos

                Comments about Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Autofocus Lens:

                If you can live without an F Stop of 2.8 and appreciate it's IS feature, this lens will deliver great image quality specially above f4 (not that you will be very disappointed at this len's widest aperture either) not the best lens to shoot in darkness but at F8 my favorite aperture since I shoot fashion and portraits is tack sharp.

                I believe this lens produces cleaner and a little crispier images than my old Canon 28-70/2.8L at very high ISO, specially above 3200.

                Even at with a crop sensor camera at 24MM you will get a little more that the angle of view the human eyes sees and the 105MM range is something to consider.

                Overall a great walk around lens.........

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                5.0

                Very Sharp Lens

                By NIck Jave

                from Los Angeles, CA

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                Pros

                • Consistent Output
                • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                • Lightweight
                • Strong Construction

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Landscape/Scenery
                  • Video
                  • Weddings/Events

                  Comments about Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Autofocus Lens:

                  I absolutely Love this lens. It is very sharp. I shoot videos and I do professional photography with it. It is light weight comparing to 20-70 2.8 and 70-200 lenses. And I love the zoom range. It is exactly what I need.

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                  5.0

                  I would buy this product again and again

                  By Night Rider

                  from Zahleh Lebanon

                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                  Pros

                  • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                  • Lightweight
                  • Strong Construction

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Landscape/Scenery
                    • Weddings/Events

                    Comments about Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Autofocus Lens:

                    This is a great zoom lens
                    The image stabilizer is excellent

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                    5.0

                    Fabulous lens

                    By jane

                    from Washington State

                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Durable
                    • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                    • Nice Bokeh
                    • Strong Construction

                    Cons

                    • Heavy

                    Best Uses

                    • Macro Photography
                    • Wildlife Photos

                    Comments about Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Autofocus Lens:

                    Very sharp and useful everyday lens. My new favorite. Will use it again and again. Just got this lens so have lots of plans for it.

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                    3.0

                    Not a real big fan of this lens

                    By Paul V

                    from Indiana

                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                    Pros

                    • Durable
                    • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                    • Lightweight

                    Cons

                    • Inconsistent sharpness

                    Best Uses

                    • Landscape/Scenery

                    Comments about Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Autofocus Lens:

                    Maybe I got a bad copy but this seems sub-par for an L lens. I deal with agencies and they require sharp detailed images. On my 5D Mark II I've found that f/4 isn't overly sharp at any focal length and between 60-90mm isn't overly sharp at any aperture. So before I figured out the constraints of this lens I took a lot of photos that I'm now finding aren't usable for my needs. This limits my shooting to 24-50mm at f/5.6-11. I have several other Canon lenses including:

                    70-200mm f/2.8 II L
                    17-40mm f/4 L
                    50mm f/1.4
                    50mm f/2.5 macro
                    85mm f/1.8
                    100mm f/2.8 macro

                    They all have their optimal settings as well but for the most part I can get usable images with any of them and can trust them. I've been using the 17-40mm more often because, while the corners are soft, the center is really sharp without any trouble spots. The 24-105mm has been staying in my bag more and I will probably replace it with the new 24-70mm f/2.8 when it comes out.

                    On a positive note, the focus is fast, the IS works pretty well, and it produces some nice colorful punchy images. So if you shoot for fun or shoot commercially where the image requirements aren't overly high then this lens should be fine. For people who shoot full frame and have higher expectations of sharpness I wouldn't recommend this lens.

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                    5.0

                    You need this one in your bag!

                    By JB

                    from Nashville,TN

                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Crisp and clean
                    • Smooth operation

                    Cons

                    • None that I have yet

                    Best Uses

                    • Baby Pictures
                    • Landscape/Scenery
                    • Weddings/Events

                    Comments about Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Autofocus Lens:

                    Super sharp lens for a multitude of uses. Nice compliment to a 70-200 F2.8 and a 10-24 super wide.

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                    5.0

                    Versatile

                    By John Doe

                    from Spotsy, VA

                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Video
                        • Weddings/Events

                        Comments about Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Autofocus Lens:

                        This lens is perfect for anything needed, I havent taken it off my camera since i bought it. It is not heavy at all and can be easily carried everywhere with you.

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                        5.0

                        Excellant lens

                        By RobT

                        from Cleveland, OH

                        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Durable
                        • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                        • Rugged

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Landscape/Scenery
                          • Weddings/Events

                          Comments about Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Autofocus Lens:

                          Great lens to have in your camera bag. Very sharp photos. The IS makes taking photos in low light a breeze.

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                          5.0

                          LOVE THIS LENS

                          By IMAGES BY J.C.

                          from MURRIETA CA.

                          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Durable
                          • Easily Interchangeable
                          • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                          • Nice Bokeh
                          • Strong Construction

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Landscape/Scenery
                            • Night Photography
                            • Weddings/Events

                            Comments about Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Autofocus Lens:

                            WHY DID I WAIT 4 YEARS TO BUY THIS LENS? I MAINLY USE PRIME LENSES BUT BEING OLD SCHOOL THAT IS WHAT WE USED. THIS IS DEFINITELY THE BEST L LENS I HAVE.I HAVE A 5D MARK II AND THE COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE A PERFECT MATCH. I AM GOING TO BUY A 7D SOON AND I CANNOT WAIT TO USE IT ON IT. I WILL DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS TO A FRIEND.

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                            2.0

                            distortion

                            By JL

                            from NYC

                            About Me Pro Photographer

                            Pros

                              Cons

                              • Weak Casing

                              Best Uses

                                Comments about Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Autofocus Lens:

                                Way too much barrel distoration.

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                                4.0

                                Great Lens

                                By Joe Shmoe

                                from Boston, MA

                                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Consistent Output
                                • Durable
                                • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                                • Rugged
                                • Strong Construction

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Landscape/Scenery
                                  • Video

                                  Comments about Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Autofocus Lens:

                                  I love this lens. I use it as my walk around lens during the day, and a 17-50 2.8 at night. The constant f/4 is not quite fast enough in some low light situations, but it's generally my go to. The IS works wonders, and it's also a great lens for video. My first L lens, and so I'm very impressed with the build quality. It's so satisfying to shoot with!

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