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Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z
84 PixelMeter Score 19 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Fast, silent, and accurate autofocus performance
  • Excellent sharpness and image quality across the zoom range
  • Robust build quality with weather sealing
  • Advanced video features including de-clicked aperture and minimal focus breathing
  • Versatile focal range with a constant f/2.8 aperture
Cons Cons
  • Large, heavy, and bulky physical design
  • High price point
  • Aperture ring functionality restricted to video mode
  • Ergonomic issues with tripod foot and lens handling
  • Heavy reliance on digital corrections for distortion and vignetting

Launch price Launch price $2,999
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 24-105mm f/2.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Canon RF · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS, 5.5 stops (CIPA)
Close focus Close focus 45 cm (0.29x)
Filter thread Filter thread 82mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Nano ultrasonic
Weight & size Weight & size 1330g (2 lb 14.9 oz) · 89 x 199 mm (3.50 x 7.83 in)

Announcement date Announcement date November 2, 2023
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $2,999
Lens mount Lens mount Canon RF
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series L-series

Elements Elements 23
Groups Groups 18
Special elements Special elements 4 ultra-low dispersion, 3 aspherical
Coatings Coatings Super spectra, air sphere
Front fluorine coating Front fluorine coating Yes

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 24mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 105mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 11

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 84° - 23°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Nano ultrasonic
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 45 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.29x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes
OIS rating OIS rating 5.5 stops

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes
AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 1330g (2 lb 14.9 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 89mm (3.50 in)
Length Length 199mm (7.83 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 82mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Internal zoom Internal zoom Yes
Tripod collar Tripod collar Included

Lens hood Lens hood EW-88E, included
Teleconverter compatibility Teleconverter compatibility Not supported