Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM

The versatile professional standard zoom lens

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 1380C002

Key Features

OPTICS 17 elements in 12 groups with ASC coating
APERTURE Constant f/4 maximum aperture with 10 blades
STABILIZATION Image Stabilizer providing up to 4 stops
AUTOFOCUS Ring-type USM for fast, silent AF
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture resistant L-series construction
MIN FOCUS 0.45m (1.48 ft) minimum focusing distance
FILTER 77mm front filter thread diameter
DIAPHRAGM Circular 10-blade design for smooth bokeh
COATING Air Sphere Coating (ASC) to reduce flare
COMPATIBILITY Full-frame EF mount, compatible with APS-C
ZOOM Standard wide-angle to telephoto zoom range
BUILD Professional L-series build quality
MOUNT Metal mount with weather-resistant gasket

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✓ Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 24-105mm
Max Aperture f/4
Min Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 17 elements in 12 groups
Diaphragm Blades 10
Min Focus Distance 0.45m
Max Magnification 0.24x
Filter Size 77mm
Image Stabilization Yes (4 stops)
Focus Motor Ring USM
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 795g
Dimensions 83.5 x 118 mm
Mount Canon EF
Format Full Frame