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Canon RF 24-105 mm f/4 L IS USM : Specifications and Opinions




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avatarjunior
sent on March 09, 2023

Pros: Sharpness, lightning-fast AF, all-rounder travel, stabilizer and ultra-quiet USM

Cons: Generous weight and dimensions, internal movements due to stabilization games, non-premium material, too high price

Opinion: I state that this is perhaps the most difficult review and among the optics I tested, this 24-105 still leaves me some doubts about its vaunted quality. First of all, the construction materials are clearly below the savings compared to the "old" EF, to cite a striking example, the hood does not even have the internal velvet to collect dust, but simply the grooves made with cnc. The outer casing is of a semi-porous opaque plastic, to which it is very easy to leave fingerprints and marks with nails or rings, the switches for AF and IS are not embossed and with gloves difficult to operate, but still a minor flaw. Despite being built with plastics not really of quality, the optics is still pesantuccia and on my small RP is quite unbalanced, in use then, it feels as if inside something moves back and forth, giving a perception of fragility. They say it's the stabilization system that has games. Still about the stabilizer, I find that of the 35 f1.8 much more efficient, while this has often caused me micromoves with shutter speeds where my old 24-70 f4 never failed! In short, it is a beautiful optic, but for what it costs I do not think it is worth the transition from EF so much. Speaking instead of the merits, the focal range is very comfortable, 9-blade diaphragm, good blur, sharpness and contrast from true professional optics. Too bad for that shake at shutter speeds a bit 'low, I will test it better and if the problem should always be repeated, I will take it to assistance for a stabilizer check. For now half happy.

avatarjunior
sent on November 22, 2022

Pros: Versatility, weight, size

Cons: Price, construction and materials not from L-series

Opinion: Second model that passes through my hands, the first I had to replace for an annoying noise during the focal range. I find the excursion of this other model silent, but really unpleasant, almost tiring in varying the length, as well as always having a bad feeling for the plastics of which it is composed. Versatile lens with good color rendering, quite sharp with aberrations and content flares, it does what it has to do for what it has been designed. Every now and then, however, I regret the EF 24-70. In my opinion expensive for the type of manufacture. I am not completely satisfied.

avatarjunior
sent on November 06, 2022

Pros: image quality, versatility

Cons: Easily scratchable outer coating, price

Opinion: The old adapted EF lenses are fine, and in fact I continued to use the old 24-105 on the R6 for a while... But in the end I felt I had something uncomfortable and unbalanced in my hand, here I took the optics in question, hesitant, thinking only of spending 1000 euros more to have the same thing. But no! It surpasses the old EF through and through, especially the new generation stabilization is noticeable... And in terms of sharpness, I was impressed. So what can I say, I am satisfied with the purchase and it is an optics almost always hooked to the machine. The only flaw to be picky is that the opaque outer coating is also scratched with the nails (and I keep them very short), and in fact mine after a few months is already quite marked near the bayonet .. What a pity! Small reasoning whether to switch to this or keep the old: photography as a hobby - EF // photography as work and use a lot of these focal lengths - RF now! photography as work and use little these focal lengths - EF // gimbal video - RF absolutely, EF + adapter impossible to balance // video on tripod or monopod / follow focus - EF // handheld video - RF for stabilization and balance

avatarjunior
sent on September 18, 2022

Pros: Image quality, AF, stabilizer, range like a true all-rounder.

Cons: It seems built a bit to save money to be optical L series, high price.

Opinion: Many consider it transversally the best 24-105 on the market. Personally I only tried the first EF version of which I had an exceptional specimen, so I don't have many terms of comparison. However, I can say that, brightness aside, in the central focal lengths it has an almost fixed yield, with crystal clear and chromatically satisfying images. It would be not to be disassembled anymore, if it were not pesantuccio like the other zooms of the same extension. The autofocus is lightning fast and quiet, the stabilizer effective. The construction, on the other hand, does not make you cry out for a miracle... plastic quality but that in my opinion fails to give a great sense of robustness. I would recommend it, despite the high price. It allows you to range over various genres without hesitation and with excellent yield... the F4 aperture still performs well, like the old EF, and with modern machines on which you can overdo it with ISOs, it is not limiting. Of course, the blurred suffers, but still it is very pleasant.

avatarsupporter
sent on September 16, 2022

Pros: Sharpness, size, weight, autofocus and stabilization

Cons: Nobody

Opinion: After about a year of use, I can express a more than flattering judgment on this lens. A great 24-105 f4 that pairs perfectly with the EOS R. The excellent sharpness even at the edges and the focal excursion make it a perfect lens to take on the road as it is able to cover most of the needs (at least mine). For the others, the small and light RF 16mm is enough. Rating 10.

avatarjunior
sent on September 16, 2022

Pros: Sharpness, size and weight, autofocus, stabilization

Cons: Loss of sharpness at the edges, some AC, non-optimal flare resistance

Opinion: Finally a 24-105 f4 as it should be! Very light and compact, instant and silent focus, good sharpness even at full aperture, sometimes it has some AC but easily eliminated in post. Some complain about games or noises of the parts but in my case everything is perfectly solid. I consider it the perfect standard zoom for my R6, body and lens work together ensuring excellent stabilization and although it is not a lens designed for portraiture the blurred is not evil. Ultimately it is an excellent lens to take on the road, for long or quiet outings, bringing little weight you can have versatility thanks to the focal excursion and more than good optical performance, personally with this lens I am having a lot of fun and I find it very useful for generic situations. For many enthusiasts it could be the only lens to accompany without sacrificing the quality of the images. Despite some slight optical defects considering the many merits and the affordable price compared to other L series: rating 10

avatarjunior
sent on August 11, 2022

Pros: Sharpness, focal range, a non-evil gradient for an all-rounder f4, stabilization

Cons: Some plastic games

Opinion: A really luxury all-rounder on my R5. I find it very sharp on the whole frame (more than some tests on the right suggest) and very well stabilized. Great in most situations. Usable, with some care, even for portraits. The gradient is not evil, given the minimum aperture f4 and the inevitable compromises due to the large focal range. Pleasant colors, tending slightly to heat, at least on my specimen. I did not notice artifacts or purple fringing even in difficult situations. On some reviews I read that the vignetting at 24mm is about 2.5 stops. Personally I do not detect them and it stops around 1.5 stops. The real minimum focal length is about 23.5mm which is corrected "in the camera" (or in raw development programs) to coincide with a 24mm. On the negative side I point out some game of plastics, which in any case does not affect the operation, but which you would not expect from an L series lens.

avatarsupporter
sent on April 26, 2022

Pros: Sharpness, size and weight to be an L-series RF

Cons: nothing for the moment

Opinion: Rating 10 without hesitation for the best 24-105 around. I had EF 24-105 L first series and second series, EF 24-105 STM and RF 24-105 STM, this is the best of all and by far. Forgetting for a moment that it is an f / 4 I would say that it beats it even with all the 24-70 that have on their side an extra stop of brightness (which is not little) but do not have the 35mm more (which are not few). I will not dwell further, others have already said better than me and others will do it but finally I have a lens to take on the road without compromise of any kind, the optical quality is excellent. With a small RF 16mm and a 50ino you take home everything you want.

avatarsenior
sent on May 02, 2021

Pros: AF, f/4 on all focal points, travel, stabilizer.

Cons: Aesthetics on the barrel extension at 105mm, a bit heavy.

Opinion: After an abundant year of use together with the EOS R I can express an opinion on this perfect lens to travel, yes because the 24-105 could be the only one to take with you. Kitd with the EOS R it does not present noise problems or anything else when it extends to the major focal points. Fast and quiet AF, well-made construction with fine plastics and accidental extension block switches complete a very positive picture. The yield is very good at all focal points. Cons are described above although for some it may not be a problem. I can't compare it to previous EFs because I've never had them and tried them. Ultimately a zoom lens to have if they affect the focal points.

avatarsenior
sent on April 16, 2021

Pros: Sharpness, aesthetic finish, weight, size, price.

Cons: Nothing to be a 24-105mm

Opinion: An uncompromising "all-rounder" goal. I didn't get a chance to compare it to EF versions of Canon. There are mesh comparisons showing the lowest weight, the smallest dimensions and the best optical performance. It costs as much as the EF version. Here I posted comparisons with fixed and zoom EF: https://www.juzaphoto.com/topic2.php?l=it&t=3910502. In almost all cases, the lens performs better than the others. With the active stabilizer it can be triggered at 1/13s below 50mm and at 1/25s above 50mm without micromox. In conclusion, even having only F/4, given the sharpness and stabilizer, it can excellently replace many fixed lenses (even more open) and other zooms in the same focal range in almost all shooting conditions. It's the lens I'd take with me if I had to pick just one.

avatarjunior
sent on November 05, 2020

Pros: Solid, fast, beautiful, few distortions, excellent stabilizer, quiet and overall very sharp.

Cons: Sharpness under "my" expectations at full opening from 24 to 70mm

Opinion: The best 24 105 of canon house on all aspects, I use it since it came out and considering the cost I would have expected a sharpness greater than full opening from 24 to 70mm which does not occur from 70 to 105mm... But you can't have everything from life. This applies to my specimen or maybe I'm not satisfied anymore after using rf 28-70 f/2

avatarjunior
sent on October 28, 2020

Pros: SHARPNESS, AF speed, ring, tropicalization, size

Cons: Switches for AF and IS too little marked to the touch, noise during transport (or IS module or barrel probably)

Opinion: I purchased this RF 7 months ago together with Eos R, coming from RP + 24-105L first series. I took them everywhere: Norwegian fjords in the rain, stormy sea, windy beaches.. I did all kinds of photography: landscape, portraiture, sports, product, astrography, disco events and parties. After this long test I consider him the all-rounder par excellence. I start by saying that it has absolutely nothing to do with the old 24-105, neither first nor second series (200) and it is totally worth the change. It is EXTREMELY SHARP on a sensor like that of the R at any focal point and already from f/4, autofocus significantly faster and quieter and very effective stabilizer (I arrived at 0.5 to 35mm seconds without micromosso). I have no idea how he behaves for vignetting and AC, as working with RAW active the correction and they both disappear totally, I no longer find it sensible as a problem in 2020. The flare is very small and in terms of tropicalization, although it does not look like a tank to the touch, I consider it perfect. I worked on it in the rain, salt water and sand and it didn't have the slightest infiltration or hesitation. The only two criticisms I would like to make to this lens are the IS and AF switches on the barrel, which are too little marked to the touch and I often happen to confuse them in the dark or without looking directly at them and a noise that happens by shaking or carrying the lens, probably due to the IS module or the barrel, which however I would have preferred not to hear on an L series.

avatarjunior
sent on August 18, 2020

Pros: Excellent lens, sharp even at full opening and decidedly well contrasted with very little flare.

Cons: Plastic construction not from L series

Opinion: Excellent lens overall versatile and quite sharp a remarkable step up from the EF 20-105 vers I and II. Recommended basic kit lens for both landscapes and portraits set and not. The customizable selector is also convenient. The price is obviously from L series but as written above the quality of the materials no .

avatarjunior
sent on May 17, 2020

Pros: Construction, autofocus, sharpness, control dial

Cons: Loses sharpness and contrast to f4 with subjects less than 1m

Opinion: A globally excellent view, it has a very fast and quiet autofocus, it is well built, pleasant to the touch and in the sliding of the dials and the dinghy, beautiful the lampshade with release key. The sharpness is generally great: with subjects over 1 meter away, you can afford to play with focals and diaphragms, knowing that you always get results close to the maximum possible sharpness. Going to do the fussy and the nerd tests with the brick walls (who is without sin throws the first stone), I would say that between f5.6 and f8 you reach the peak of sharpness. The minimum distance of maf is 45cm, which at 105mm allows you to approach discreetly, however beware, that in close proximity to the minimum distance of maf the images to f4 are soft and free of contrast. Closing at f8 becomes a razor even in closeups at 105mm ... on the intermediate focal points and up to 70mm just close at 5.6 ... This is the only optical limit I have encountered (and that will soon make me flank by the 35mm macro) otherwise a great all-rounder

avatarjunior
sent on May 16, 2020

Pros: All

Cons: Price

Opinion: Mounted on EOS R is fantastic: it's all done definitive for amateur use. Compact, light, sharp to all focal points, distortions and aberrations contained. I find it amazing for its sharpness (given the number of lenses) I took outdoor photos without the tripod that look made with it by how detailed they are. Stabilization and autofocus are equally exceptional. In short, this RF attack seems to have been good for the optics, I can't wait for the 16-35 mm f4 RF to come out as well...

avatarjunior
sent on March 07, 2020

Pros: Honest, clear and fast all-rounder target.

Cons: Noise and play of the extendable plastic scope-The game increases with the stretching of the telescope.

Opinion: I am not a professional and I can also be satisfied with the use I make of it. I add the big flaw: I noticed immediately just mounted on the machine body the noise/ticking and game of the barrel. Already closed at 24 mm there is game that increases proportionally up to "all out" of 105 mm. Not even with less emblazoned goals I had had this problem. Heard by phone the help center I was told that it was normal, who more who less had this game. It's normal that he didn't even send it for service. Sincerely from a brand emblazoned like Canon I never expected, indeed in the moment that I probably won't be the only one to express my dissatisfaction, I think Canon should have communicated to customers of the defect and withdrawn the product for replacement and/or repair.

avatarsupporter
sent on October 31, 2019

Pros: Compact, sharp, steady, stabilized, very fast, solid

Cons: I can't find any

Opinion: Purchased as a "light" alternative to the magnificent but heavy 28-70/2 L. I took advantage of an opportunity, otherwise I would not have bought it: but in short this handyman convinced me of his excellent skills. If you don't need those two extra diaphragms, it's much better than the good old EF 24-105/4 L IS I had years ago. It is especially convincing for its consistency of yield over the whole format and on the excellent response even to the whole opening, even to the longest focal, where the edges, although they drop a little compared to the central area, nevertheless remain on levels of perfect usability, without forcing the diaphragm to close. He defends well even in the back-to-back seal. With the standard polarizer, at the minimum focal, it has vignettes at the corners: slim PL tip to avoid the inconvenience. The focus is extraordinarily fast. The construction, as with all L-series canons, is a reference: absent games, tolerances not perceptible even by setting the maximum focal length. The stabilizer allows small miracles, taking advantage of the use of contained ISO values. If we really want to find something, a little 24mm distortion, but nothing of that. Vivid colors, bright contrast. It is the best companion for mountain walks and landscaping. In a recent three days South Tyrol was the lens with which I took 90% of the images, alternating it to 15-35/2.8 (8%) 100-400/4,5-5.6 L II (2%). in those days I did not regret the 28-70/2 L, which awaits me for less abundant light situations and for dream yaw: the only situations in which the 24-105 can only show a little rope. But of course, with that license plate data. And anyway the bokeh, for some impromptu portrait, is far from despised. I don't think you can want more from such a versatile goal.

avatarjunior
sent on October 08, 2019

Pros: Lens all do, great at all focal points, silent stabilizer and af.

Cons: Noise and play of the extensible plastic tank

Opinion: Goal great nothing to say a few sharp chromatic aberrations nothing to do with the old, only that has a problem just pulled out of the box, bought new the lens makes noise an annoying ticking coming from the plastic tank extensible that comes out of the Barilotto, in fact if you move it with your fingers in the fillet where the lampshade is attached you notice a slight game of the canoe, at 24mm ie closed is quite present when extended less, postponed to canon i sent it back without touching it with the explanation that the lens is ok, that game that has is normal indeed that I'm lucky because it does not when it is at 105, and said of Canon there are 90% so at least of the 24-105mm. For them it's not a problem but for me that I shelled out 1000 euros yes, so happy in half. If he didn't have this problem I'd be very happy because the new RF are great anyway.

avatarjunior
sent on October 05, 2019

Pros: Compact, versatile, well built, L performance.

Cons: Nothing significant.

Opinion: For some months now it has been replacing my old 24-105/F4 L first version. The improvement on the 50-105 focals is clear, the images are vivid, sharp to the edges. Even in the wide-angle band the improvement is evident up to the edges, with a good correction of the distortion. A nice all-rounder lens, great already at TA and that does not disappoint even in the backlights. Low color aberration, easily eliminated. It is true that by extending the lens you can notice the thin lines of the joints of the plastic tank that contains the lenses, but you have to observe it carefully to make a case and anyway the (solid) construction reciprocates you with a lower weight. The focus is quick, silent, precise, there is no comparison with the version it replaces, the stabilization is excellent. The ergonomics and balance are great with the R, you appreciate the lock button of the zoom extension and the useful dial - typical of the RF optics - that I use to modify the exposure. I think his Q/P ratio is very high.

avatarjunior
sent on August 29, 2019

Pros: Light, lightning, crisp and with a gorgeous color rendering

Cons: Nothing

Opinion: This is my first L series lens. Purchased with the EOS R made it finally possible for me to have great sharpness without rawness, lightning and precise focus and above all a real and wonderful chromatic rendering. The thing that surprised me, however, is being able to read in the "blacks" and the "whites" with great ease which with the previous rooms, given its high contrast, was very difficult for me; in short, images of great naturalness. Great Canon

avatarsupporter
sent on August 23, 2019

Pros: Excellent af construction speed yielded to the top both at full weight opening with the R excellent pairing

Cons: For now, no one

Opinion: Purchased to have a versatile optics in all situations with the Canon R, used with the flash gives beautiful rows recommended to travel light with excellent results. Tried at the same time with the 24-70-2.8 Canon I must say that at F8 the yield is the same, an opticworthy of such a machine. The price is also not excessive and is worth every euro spent

avatarjunior
sent on August 23, 2019

Pros: Sharpness, construction, focal range, stabilizer 5 stop. Tropicalization

Cons: Nobody

Opinion: Purchased new after the purchase of the Eos R, I replaced the 24-70 f4 L in favor of this. Years ago I had the EF 24-105 f4 L first version and I was fine, but it had the usual known flaws... moving on to 24-70 there was a quality improvement but the magic never started, it always told me little as slow. After buying the R I decided to take this 24-105 and I'm really happy, the range of focals is great and versatile even when turning with a single lens. The sharpness is great and better even at 24-70 f4 L, if you play with the 24-70 f2.8 II in my opinion. Absolutely a lens to have in the kit if you use the RF system.

avatarjunior
sent on August 15, 2019

Pros: Great sharpness and versatility. Better than the old 24-105 f4 that I used in the 6D Very interesting the front dial that allows the variation of diaphragms or over or under-exposure depending on how it is set by the machine body options

Cons: For now, no one

Opinion: I purchased the Canon EOS R kit with the 24-105 for weight and spine reasons. I gave back two 6D reflex and two 16-35f 2.8 lenses that I had thought to use a lot inthe interior which then was not and 24-70 f 2.8 that I had purchased giving back the old 24-105 f 4 which however I always regret the draft Despite being an f4 does not regret me 24-70 f 2.8. promoted with flying colours

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avatarsenior
sent on July 14, 2019

Pros: sharpness already at full open,focus,lightness,construction,versatility

Cons: for now none

Opinion: I took the 24-105 in kit with the Eos R. I had the 24-105 L with the 6d at the time and when I switched to 24-70 I always regretted the most versatility.with this great all-rounder I found it, along with a sharpness that the old man did not have. it is already very usable at full opening,closing a diaphragm becomes a blade all over the frame, the focus is very fast, the stabilizer very effective and the programmable dial on the barrel is a very interesting feature. promoted with flying colours

avatarjunior
sent on June 14, 2019

Pros: Excellent construction, sharp already open, light and versatile

Cons: For now no one

Opinion: I bought this lens to replace my old EF 24-105 f/4 MkI and I am very pleased with it. It is a sharp lens, versatile and with a quick and precise focus. The construction is excellent (as it is right that it is for a L series). The presence of a switch is welcome to "lock" the lens zoom when not in use.

avatarjunior
sent on May 16, 2019

Pros: Compact precise Practical

Cons: Nothing

Opinion: It's a superlative goal. Sharpness color rendition precise and fast are its valuable features. Very interesting the red adjusting ring I use for Diaframmi?. Given the results I think it will not be the only one of the RF series and I will join it hoping that everyone has the quality of this. Brava Canon

avatarjunior
sent on March 25, 2019

Pros: Lightweight, robust, universal

Cons: Nobody

Opinion: Taken with the EOS-RF for a few days, its comfort has no rivals! I Had years ago the EF 24-105 L first series and I think they have improved it considerably, under the point of view of distortion and flare. AF fast, very sharp already closing a hair the diaphragm. Quiet and efficient Stabilizer. Very Comfortable the customizable multifunction ring (the one with the red circle L), for example I use it for the selection of ISO. Lens really appreciable in any kind of photographic!





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