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

The versatile L-series standard zoom workhorse

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 0344B002

Key Features

OPTICAL 18 elements in 13 groups including one Super UD and three aspherical elements
APERTURE Constant f/4 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range
STABILIZATION Image Stabilizer providing up to 3 stops of shake compensation
AUTOFOCUS Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) with full-time manual focus override
CONSTRUCTION Professional L-series weather-sealed dust and moisture resistant build
DIAPHRAGM 8-blade circular aperture for smooth background blur
COATING Super Spectra coatings to minimize ghosting and flare
MIN FOCUS Minimum focusing distance of 0.45m (1.48 ft)
FILTER 77mm filter thread diameter
MOUNT Canon EF mount compatible with full-frame and APS-C DSLRs
ZOOM Standard zoom range covering wide-angle to short telephoto
WEIGHT 670g lightweight design for professional field use
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with EF-mount extenders and extension tubes

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

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus override
Zoom Ring ✓ Present Mechanical rotation
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

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

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 24-105mm
Max Aperture f/4
Min Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 18 elements in 13 groups
Min Focus Distance 0.45m
Max Magnification 0.23x
Diaphragm Blades 8
Filter Size 77mm
Image Stabilization Yes (3 stops)
Autofocus Motor Ring USM
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 670g
Dimensions 83.5 x 107mm
Mount Canon EF
Format Full Frame