Compare Lenses

Search lenses by name or brand

1 lens

Clear all
Lenses compared side by side

Pros Pros
  • Sharp image quality with excellent contrast and color
  • Durable, weather-sealed build quality
  • Effective image stabilization for stills and video
  • Versatile zoom range in a compact, lightweight design
  • Fast, quiet, and accurate Nano USM autofocus
Cons Cons
  • Visible vignetting and distortion at various focal lengths
  • Pronounced lateral chromatic aberration
  • High price point
  • Soft corner performance, particularly at 105mm
  • Susceptibility to lens flare

Launch price Launch price $1,099
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 24-105mm f/4
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Canon RF · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS, 5 stops (CIPA)
Close focus Close focus 45 cm (0.24x)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Nano ultrasonic
Weight & size Weight & size 700g (1 lb 8.7 oz) · 83.5 x 107.3 mm (3.29 x 4.22 in)

Announcement date Announcement date September 5, 2018
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,099
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 18
Groups Groups 14

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 9

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 0.24x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Unit focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes
OIS rating OIS rating 5 stops

Weight Weight 700g (1 lb 8.7 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 83.5mm (3.29 in)
Length Length 107.3mm (4.22 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing