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

The ultimate versatile L-series standard zoom lens

Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
82/100
LENS SCORE
Features 17
Performance 17
Durability 18
Price 13
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 2963C005

Key Features

OPTICAL 18 elements in 13 groups with 3 aspherical and 1 UD element
APERTURE Constant f/4 maximum aperture with 9-blade circular diaphragm
AUTOFOCUS Nano USM motor for fast, smooth, and silent AF
STABILIZATION Optical Image Stabilizer providing up to 5 stops of compensation
CONTROL Customizable Control Ring for intuitive setting adjustments
COATING Super Spectra and Air Sphere Coating (ASC) to minimize ghosting
MIN FOCUS Minimum focusing distance of 0.45m across the zoom range
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture resistant L-series construction
MOUNT Canon RF mount for full-frame mirrorless systems
FILTER 77mm front filter thread diameter
DIAPHRAGM 9-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh
ZOOM Internal zoom mechanism with zoom lock switch
COMPATIBILITY Optimized for EOS R-series mirrorless cameras

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

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body or control ring
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 RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Standard Zoom
Focal Length 24-105mm
Max Aperture f/4
Min Aperture f/22
Elements/Groups 18/13
Min Focus Distance 0.45m
Max Magnification 0.24x
Diaphragm Blades 9
Filter Size 77mm
Stabilization 5 Stops
AF Motor Nano USM
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 700g
Dimensions 83.5 x 107.3 mm