Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Announced September 5, 2018
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM is a versatile, all-around zoom lens that serves as a reliable workhorse for the EOS R system. Although it lacks the low-light performance of faster primes and exhibits some corner softness at longer focal lengths, it remains a highly capable choice for travel, landscapes, and daily use.
Weighted from 22 reviewer scores
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
- 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 $1,099 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 24-105mm f/4
- Mount & coverage Canon RF Full-Frame
- Stabilization Optical IS, 5 stops (CIPA)
- Close focus 45 cm (0.24x)
- Filter thread 77mm
- Autofocus motor Nano ultrasonic
- Weight & size 700g (1 lb 8.7 oz) · 83.5 x 107.3 mm (3.29 x 4.22 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 22 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- OpticalLimits 7.5/10
The Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 USM L IS is a natural choice for EOS R users - at this point in time anyway.
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The Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L is a staple of the EOS R system, and it will most likely be that way for many years. While it doesn’t reach optical perfection, it is a well-balanced lens whose weaknesses can be worked around pretty easily.
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The Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM Lens is the best multi-purpose choice for the EOS R series cameras, and the reasons encompass the entire package.
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I don’t get overly excited about lenses with a maximum aperture of only F4, but there’s no question that this is a very useful lens.
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For those wanting the latest lens features and the best possible autofocus system, should just go straight for this native Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens, and it definitely comes highly recommended.
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If we look at this just as a lens for a camera system then the cost is about right and the performance is excellent.
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The Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM is an excellent standard zoom lens that optically is a step above the equivalent DSLR variant, the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM, which incidentally is one of Canon's most popular lenses.
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While it's a tad pricey for a zoom lens, the RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM is a great performer that pairs perfectly with the EOS R.
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The Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM zooms a bit further than the 24-70mm F2.8, and while it gathers less light, it's a fine choice for photographers who prefer a bit extra zoom power.
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It's the one I highly recommend with the EOS R; it's like the must-have lens. It's just a great walking around lens, probably better than any other lens we've tested for that purpose.
- Photo Review 9.0/10
Fortunately, the RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM can do that – especially around the centre of the frame – with most focal length settings once the lens has been stopped down a little.
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[I]t’s a core lens for the RF system, and one that I think most photographers would be happy to have in their kit.
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In normal light conditions, the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM is a great lens, especially if you’re using it for landscape, street, and even portraits.
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The Canon RF 24-105mm f4 is very sharp, with great image stabilization, outstanding contrast and color rendering, and a nice pop, though it has some minor yet easily correctable flaws.
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This is a 24-105 we can all love, and its optics are beyond any other 24-105mm.
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[T]his is a nice travel all-around lens with very good AF and stabilization with a great deal of emphasis on video shooting.
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It's a really nice piece of glass, but do bear in mind it is quite heavy, so if you're looking for something more compact then maybe look at a different lens.
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In my opinion, this is the most underrated lens in the entire RF lineup.
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It's not the lens for low-light shots unless you like to carry a tripod with you at all times or if you like to push the ISO, but it's a great all-rounder lens for the press, holidays, and for the next city trip.
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If you want the long story shortened, it's great, go and buy one.
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This is Canon's RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens and this is the Swiss Army knife of lenses. This is the one lens that can do everything well, not one thing perfectly.
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[I]t's a truly fantastic lens from Canon. It's extremely sharp. It has five stops of image stabilization. Its auto focusing speed is absolutely insane and quiet. And honestly, I think it's worth the $1,100 that Canon is asking for it.
