Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Announced August 25, 2016
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Reviewer Consensus
Good
The Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM provides a versatile focal range and reliable autofocus performance for full-frame users. That said, the lens offers only minimal optical improvements over its predecessor while being noticeably larger and heavier.
Weighted from 16 reviewer scores
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
- 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 $1,099 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 24-105mm f/4
- Mount & coverage Canon EF Full-Frame
- Stabilization Optical IS, 4 stops (CIPA)
- Close focus 45 cm (0.24x)
- Filter thread 77mm
- Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
- Weight & size 795g (1 lb 12 oz) · 83.5 x 118 mm (3.29 x 4.65 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 16 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- OpticalLimits 5/10
Let's be honest - the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 USM L IS (mk I) was not the greatest lens Canon ever produced. Unfortunately neither is the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 USM L IS II.
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No, it doesn't have perfect image quality, but the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM lens is one of the best general purpose lenses available.
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As you can see in a number of ways the new 24-105 L Mark II is somewhat disappointing in that the improvements over the previous generation lens are minimal at best.
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As a result you can enjoy a universal lens with a sensible aperture fastness, equipped with a fast, accurate autofocus and an efficient image stabilization unit – a device practically without any serious flaws.
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[W]ith such a crowded market for this focal length, why buy this particular lens? If you can do without an extra stop of light and the bokeh that accompanies it, a 24-105 lens is a solid choice, and this one particularly.
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The Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 IS II USM is a pleasure to use, is reliable and is capable of some very fine results.
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The Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM is an excellent standard zoom lens that, as you'd perhaps expect, is much better than the 10-year-old Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM that it replaces, which incidentally is one of Canon's most popular lenses.
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The EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM is a great all-round lens for full-frame Canon DSLR users, but it’s not quite as good as the original.
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The original edition of this lens was something of a kit zoom classic but left plenty of room for improvement. With its redesigned optical layout, improved build quality and uprated image stabilizer, the Mark II is a much more appealing proposition [...]
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The EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM improves upon the first version of the lens, but isn't the best 24-105mm available for the Canon system.
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It might disappoint some, but it is still one of the best lenses to have for the Canon system, if not the best.
- Photo Review 8.9/10
The original EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens has been almost permanently attached to our EOS 5D II body from the time we purchased it and we’ve found it to be an excellent, general-purpose lens for both travelling and everyday use.
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This new lens' sharpness, stabilization and bokeh are superb, but it's too big and heavy, and its stiff zoom take most of the fun out of this general-purpose lens.
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That is a reason you would definitely want to invest the extra money into this Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM lens.
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[T]his is a lovely, lovely lens to use. [...] It's so versatile, has definitely, it's worth being in your kit.
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It's a great lens to always have on one's camera.
