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Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
78 PixelMeter Score 16 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Fast, silent, and accurate autofocus
  • Effective optical image stabilization
  • Rugged build quality with weather sealing
  • Improved sharpness and contrast
  • Versatile and flexible focal range
Cons Cons
  • Noticeable vignetting and barrel distortion at the wide end
  • Increased size and weight compared to the original
  • Lack of significant sharpness gains over the previous model
  • Softness at the edges of the frame at longer focal lengths
  • Not parfocal, requiring refocusing after zoom adjustments

Launch price Launch price $1,099
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 24-105mm f/4
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Canon EF · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS, 4 stops (CIPA)
Close focus Close focus 45 cm (0.24x)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Weight & size Weight & size 795g (1 lb 12 oz) · 83.5 x 118 mm (3.29 x 4.65 in)

Announcement date Announcement date August 25, 2016
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,099
Lens mount Lens mount Canon EF
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series L-series

Elements Elements 17
Groups Groups 12
Special elements Special elements 1 aspherical, 3 GMo aspherical, 1 UD
Coatings Coatings Air Sphere Coating
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/4
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 10

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

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 45 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.24x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes
OIS rating OIS rating 4 stops

AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 795g (1 lb 12 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 83.5mm (3.29 in)
Length Length 118mm (4.65 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing Partial sealing
Internal zoom Internal zoom No
Tripod collar Tripod collar Not supported

Lens hood Lens hood EW-83M, included
Teleconverter compatibility Teleconverter compatibility Not supported