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Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L is USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras

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Features

  • 24-105mm standard zoom lens with f/4 maximum aperture for Canon EOS SLR cameras, Macro Focus Range : 0.45 m
  • 1 Super UD glass element and 3 aspherical lenses minimize chromatic aberration and distortion
  • Ring-type USM system delivers silent but quick autofocus (AF); full-time manual focus
  • Image Stabilizer technology steadies camera shake at up to 3 stops; weighs 23.6 ounces
  • Dust- and moisture-resistant; measures 3.3 inches in diameter and 4.2 inches long; 1-year warranty

Description

L9) Canon 24-105Mm F/4 L Is Usm Lens. The L-Series Is Canon'S Flagship Professional Lens Range, Representing The Best In Precision-Designed Ef Optics. L-Series Lenses Combine Superior Performance With Superlative Handling, And Are Resistant To Dust And Moisture. The Ef 24-105Mm F/4L Is Usm Features Canon'S Three-Stop Image Stabilizer (Is), Making It Ideal For Handheld Work. Is Permits The Use Of Shutter Speeds Up To Three Stops Slower Than Normal, With No Perceptible Increase In Image Blur From Camera Shake. E7Magnification - Extension Tube EF25 II - ¹ Only compatible at tele.

Brand: Canon


Focal Length Description: 24-105 millimeters


Lens Type: Standard


Compatible Mountings: Canon EF


Camera Lens Description: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L is USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras


Focal Length Description: 24-105 millimeters


Lens: Standard


Compatible Camera Mount: Canon EF


Maximum Focal Length: 10.5 centimeters


Minimum Focal Length: 24 millimeters


Lens Design: Zoom


Focus Type: Ring-type ultrasonic


Lens Fixed Focal Length: 10.5 centimeters


Zoom Ratio: 5


Image stabilization: 3 stops claimed


Real Angle Of View: 23.3 degrees


Minimum Aperture: 22 f_stop


Number of Diaphragm Blades: 8


Compatible Camera Models: Canon EOS series


Photo Filter Size: 7.7 centimeters


Lens Mount: Canon EF


Screen Size: 3.3 inches


Color: Black


Exposure Control Type: Automatic


Maximum Shutter Speed: 30 Sekunden


Media Type: ProductImage


Water Resistance Level: Water Resistant


Brand: Canon


Camera Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L is USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras


Model Name: 0344B002


UPC: 989898361977 172305238348 013803050844 041114332021 400002831624


Number of Items: 1


Manufacturer Part Number: 0344B002


Global Trade Identification Number: 44


Unit Count: 1 Count


Built-In Media: EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens, Exclusive Instruction Book, Lens Case LP1219, Lens Hood EW-83H, One Year Limited Warranty Card


Item Part Number: 0344B006


Item Weight: 670 g


Manufacturer: Canon


Warranty Description: 1 year coverage for labor, 1 year coverage for parts


Model Number: 0344B002


Model Series: L-Series


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Beautiful warm photos from a wondeful all-around lens
Product Packaging: Standard Packaging
Despite all the technical metrics, the real measure of a lens boils down to the subjective question: does it take good photos? The EF 24-105L not only takes good photos, it takes beautiful ones, notably nicer than several other well-regarded lenses in the same price range. As an avid amateur, I don't make a living from my camera, but the results matter a great deal to me. After reading every review I could find, I bought three well-regarded lenses to try on my Canon Rebel T1i. This EF24-105L, the new Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM UD, and the very-well reviewed Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM. Both of the EF-S lenses are newer models than the EF 24-105L and are designed for cropped-sensor cameras. The short: The 24-105 turned out warmer, more beautiful photos in both indoor and outdoor usage, capturing vibrant, accurate colors. The IS works well and is much quieter than the newer IS in the Canon EF-S 17-55mm. While some sort of external stabilization is necessary, it works reasonably well for low-light photography. And the colors...grasses are green, skin tones look healthy, my cat's fur gleams, and every color pops. The best results of any lens I've tried on my Canon DSLR so far. On my cropped-sensor camera, there's very little visible fall-off in sharpness at max aperture of f/4 (although there is some softness); never enough that I found myself dialing down the aperture for that reason. As for the other lenses, I really wanted to like the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM, but it seemed to take unusually few "keepers" in similar shooting situations to the EF24-105L. The captured colors were a little cooler, and the IS comparatively very loud (audible without putting your ear to the lens). All of this was enough to offset the wider-angle and the bigger aperture, so back it went (at the thousand-buck mark, I want my glass to impress me!). The Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM UD was solid all-around but without the oomph I'd expect for 80% of the price of the EF24-105L. It's lighter-weight and has a wider angle, and the IS is a newer generation, but pictures were less rich and didn't pop the way the 24-105L's do. A great walk-around lens if I didn't have the direct comparison to the 24-105L, but only worthwhile if the price difference (or few ounces weight-difference) is make-or-break. I kept this one as a backup (or for travel), but find I never want to swap it in place of the 24-105L. I also considered the well-reviewed Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM, but its lack of IS and much greater weight turned me away since much of my usage is handheld. And since the EF24-105 is an L series, Canon includes a lens-hood and a structured storage bag, both nice quality. The cons are what you'd expect: it's a large, heavy, expensive lens, with only a maximum aperture of f/4. It's big enough to draw comments when you take it out in casual settings. But, it's much lighter than other L lenses, and only few ounces heavier than EF-S lenses I tried. The aperture is a limiting factor in low-light photography (tripod or flash or other method required, even with the IS), but the results are consistently very good when properly stabilized. I've used it in a number of bars and other low-light situations. The EF 24-105L has pretty constantly stayed on my camera since I've had it, turning into my walk-around lens, my portrait lens, my landscape lens. Very well worth its price. Highly recommended. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2010 by Omar Siddique

  • Excellent general purpose lens for Canon EOS bodies
Product Packaging: Standard Packaging
While this lens should not be considered an all-in-one lens, it comes close. Most serious photographers will have at least two and maybe three lenses to capture all the images that they may want to take, and not every photographer will need the same two or three lenses. This one, however, will be an excellent anchor lens for most small-number lens sets. Unless you have a special commitment to telephoto photography or ultra wide-angle/macro photography, this lens will probably take up to 90 percent of all the images you might ever want to capture. It is good for general wide-angle work up through short telephoto (ideal for portraits), and it even has a limited "macro" ability to shoot close-ups. In pure terms it is actually not a true macro lens, since that term defines a lens that will let you capture a life-size image of the object you are photographing; in a full-frame camera this would be a focused frame-filling image of an item about 1.5 inches wide and an inch high (reverse the dimensions if you are shooting in portrait mode). This lens is instead a close-focusing zoom that will let you take good photos of single flowers, but not get down inside to register tight images of pistils and stamens except with the largest blooms. The lens is one of Canon's "L" (or red ring) lenses, which are their best. It is an image stabilization lens, which allows you to shoot somewhat slower handheld shots than would otherwise be possible. Both the IS and autofocus features can be turned off in response to special photographic circumstances. If you are using a tripod, for example, you may wish to turn off image stabilization, which if left engaged can in some circumstances actually give you a softer image than a tripod alone. If you are shooting close-ups with a tripod, you may also wish to defeat autofocus in order to force the exact focal plane you want for the item you are recording. Canon makes a similar 24-70mm zoom lens that is an f/stop faster than this one, but it is heavier and doesn't have the focal range of this one. Evaluate your likely usage to see if that lens would be a better choice for you than this one. But I have to believe that this lens is probably the best central-range lens in a three-lens system for almost anyone. To set a context for my evaluation, my basic three-lens system consists of this lens, a 17-40mm zoom for very wide angle or interior photography, and a 70-300mm zoom for telephoto work. Since I am also a macrophotographer, I have a couple of dedicated lenses for that kind of image capture. I specifically chose individual zooms with overlapping ranges for general photography so that I could minimize lens changes if an image I wanted to take was right at the capture boundaries of two separate lenses. But Canon makes several different zooms, and picking a lens set with different focal length continuity is certainly possible for people who have different ideas about the best focal lengths for their image priorities. For individuals who prefer to buy a Canon camera body and lens individually rather than a complete kit with lens included, this is an excellent candidate for the first lens you should acquire to make a functional camera package. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2013 by David Wilson

  • A Wonderful "L" Lens with IS
Product Packaging: Standard Packaging
Although I've owned several "L" Canon lenses, this is the first one I've owned with IS and it makes you a believer in it. I used to carry my tripod around with me but this jewel allows you to leave it home 98% of the time. However, if you shoot a lot of pics in low light or indoors you may want to invest in a 2.8 or faster lens, but many reviewers I've read on this lens say you can get away with hand-holding it down to 1/15 sec. because of the IS. Wow! 99% of the pictures I've taken have been sharp (while hand-holding...and everyone including me has some camera shake when you're hand-holding). Some cameras allow you to sharpen your pics through the camera settings, but I've also read that setting the in-camera sharpening to a high level tends to lead to more purple fringing situations -- so I'd rather sharpen my pics at home when I look at each picture carefully. My only non-keepers with this lens have been the ones where I was not using a correct ASA, it was too close to dark in the evening, or I was not trying to hold the camera still when shooting. I really do love this lens. You'll pay an extra $200 or so for a new one sold by itself or you can find one that was included with a Canon camera combo to a dealer and buy a "white box" (one that came in a combo but was not sold with the camera) that is also brand new and has the same 1 year warranty -- which I did and am glad I did. The glass Canon puts into L lenses makes your pictures more saturated and true to life in color, and the L lenses will deliver professional results. The colors are rich and the sharpness throughout the range is superb (although some reviewers have said it may be a little soft at the 24 end, but I've been able to sharpen those up in post processing to an excellent result. I'm not a Pro photographer but have loved every "L" Canon lens I've invested in and this is another top performer. On a full-frame camera it's a great all-purpose walk-around as well as a great portrait lens. Check out the user reviews on this wonderful zoom lens on FredMiranda.com. It's one of the best Canon zooms you can invest into. Although not cheap, to me it's well worth every penny. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2012 by D. Williams

  • LEARN before you buy this lens, then, still THINK about it.
Product Packaging: Standard Packaging
This review is for people who have a camera that is LESS than $2k (a 7D, a 60D, a 50D, any of the tXi models,or anything less)... If that is you, THEN READ THIS BEFORE YOU SPEND LOADS OF MONEY ON A LENS THAT COSTS MORE THAN YOUR CAMERA! If you have a 5D Mk2, then congratulations, keep this lens, it is 3-stars good! you have a full-frame and don't need to read the rest.... Having said that...I've been taking pictures for about 3 years now, still learning (I guess) but I do want to get better. I recently upgraded from a T1i to a 7D, so I got this "L" lens thinking that it was going to rocket me into a new plateau of image quality.... well, not really, I did extensive shooting at a botanical park, then after I got home I was a bit disappointed with the image quality of my pictures, expecting more for such an expensive piece of hardware. Then I started to test the lens and compared it to the other lens I have, I have an EF-S 17-85 (designed exclusively for cropped frame sensors, 7D and below) that comes closest to this L lens, and as far as picture quality, the shots I took with the EF-S lens actually looked better than this L lens. I put it on a tripod and took the same exact picture with both lenses (one after the other one of-course), at the same aperture/shutterSpeed/ISO settings, and the results were nearly the same, and in some cases, the EF-S (which is about $500) looked better than this $1100 lens! So wait! how is it that a $500 lens generates better pictures than a $1100 lens?? simple: get the right gear for your gear! So even though I'm not a pro, most pro-photo guys will tell you: "you need a better camera for this lens" and YES pro-guy, you are right! this lens is designed for a full-frame type of camera, not a 7D and below. I know must other people with cheaper cameras will try to prove this wrong, but the fact is that this lens was designed for the 5D and above. If you have a 7D or below, do yourself a favor and save $500 by buying the EF-S 17-85mm lens. That is, if what you care about is image quality. Besides, you'll look dumb with a lens that clearly costs more than your camera! If you care about other stuff like being able to dip your lens in yogurt, or looking cool with a red stripe around the end of your lens, then go ahead, waste your money. But if you care about image quality, then get a lens for your camera, or get a camera for your lens. YES! Canon (or Amazon) won't tell you this because they want you to spend more money, but LEARN... And use what is designed for YOUR camera! just because you can put "L" lenses on an amateur camera, does not mean you will get pro-looking shots! think before you buy! You can still get pro-shots with a cheaper lens! After realizing that I was limiting myself, driving a Formula-1 in a 60 mile-per-hour zone, I went ahead and returned the red-striper and stuck to my EF-S, which may not have the build and looks of an "L" but it has "L" lens image quality and optics. And it takes me to the same place that the L takes you! (less-than-$2k-Camera-guy). In the end, this "L" lens was clearly designed for a full-frame camera. Moral of the story is simple, you do not require an expensive lens to get great photographs. Just like you dot need a porsche to take your girl to the prom, (it will still be fun after prom if you take your mom's Honda) but if you are going to get the porsche, then get a smoking-hot-chick to go with it, it will be more fun! (but more expensive) so if you have a less-than-$2K-camera and you ARE going to get this lens, then don't be cheap and just get the right camera to go with it, or waste the lens potential for the sake of a red stripe at the end of your cheap camera. UPDATED REVIEW: I guess some people took my review offensively, some guy even said it was "repugnant"..wow? He changed his mind later and fixed his comments. Well, here is an update that may cheer my critics... I returned the lens and was still unhappy about the quality of my pictures with the 7D and the 17-85 lens, well, not unhappy, but unsatisfied. I looked for other options and this damn L lens just kept on popping in my mind. I know that there are reports of a bad batch of these so I wanted to give this badboy another chance. So after much deliberation and research, I decided to sell my 7D and break the piggy bank to upgrade to a 5D MK2 with this lens (part of the kit).... Got it, and..... What a difference! I mean, I knew it would be, and I am now a happy camper with the full frame and this lens, it is quite a combo and proves my point. So I changed my rating to give it 4 stars, still missing that one star because I think Canon should really QA their products better, there is a chance that I got a bad copy of the lens to begin with. My 5D also arrived defective with a focus plate issue, but that is a different story, and I got that replaced by Amazon, thank God. So new moral of the story: test your lens copy extensively and do not settle for a bad copy of this lens. I still think it is a much better fit for a full frame (specially since I now have one) as the wide angle is really a wide angle, and the picture quality is just awesome. There critics! What do you have to say now? ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2011 by Uncle J

  • The best all purpose Canon lens
Product Packaging: Standard Packaging
When I bought this lens two years ago, I agonized over the non-IS 24-70mm/2.8 and the digital only 17-55mm. The 17-55mm almost had me, with its wide angle, light weight, and amazing image quality. However, I couldn't get past the dust issues that users were reporting with it - not at its price point. Furthermore, the lens is digital only, which seemed a major limitation if I ever went full frame. (Of course, the FF dream seems rather out of reach in hindsight.) I even tried the amazingly priced Tamron 17-50mm/2.8, but the build and image quality compromises were too much for me. The real challenge therefore came down to the 24-70/2.8. Judging by my informal survey of lenses used by photographers on Popular Photography, the 24-70 was a clear choice. However, two things worked against it for me. It was much heavier than I thought I would be able to handle for a full day, and the extra speed would very likely be offset by this weight compounded by a lack of IS. I'd be sacrificing sharpness due to camera shake, especially when hand-holding this lens without the assistance of IS. The 24-105mm/f4 seemed the best compromise. I was told by my professional photographer friends that I'd not even notice the trade off of image quality and that I'd come to appreciate the versatility of this lens. Thankfully they were right. I absolutely love this lens. Even with the 1.6x crop factor, this lens is wide enough for indoor shots, and the IS has been undeniably helpful. The images are sharp, with awesome colors. They have an almost 3-D like quality about them! Throw in my Speedlite 580, and the f4 is no longer as limiting as it would seem. I've never complained about its weight even after carrying it around for days. Its build quality is simply amazing - it is literally built like a tank and its zoom and focus rings are smoother than ever. If you're starting out in digital photography, I'd strongly recommend that you ditch the kit lens as soon as you can, and start off with the 50mm/1.8 prime (the nifty fifty), this 24-105mm/f4, and a Speedlite 580. This combination not only provides the best bang for the buck but also provides the best all-round kit. Side note: I am of the camp that believes that the lens is more important than the camera. I'd rather get an average camera and spend extra on the optics than the other way around. This lens actually made me a better photographer, and I'm grateful to it. Happy Clicking! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2011 by Ammy_Evaluator

  • Amazing Lens!
Product Packaging: Standard Packaging
This lens is miles above the 28-135 IS, its built much better feels better in your hands and the controls are a delight to work with. Your getting every penny you pay for this in quality and technology with this lens and rest assured it WILL preform. Of course we all could wish it was cheaper, but professional camera gear is just this way... when I go out to do landscape and wildlife photography my jeep triples in value as soon as I put the camera bag in the back. The Image Stabilization system in this camera is great, leave it on always, its sensitive enough to even help absorb the flicker of the mirror in your camera. You don't have to switch it off when you mount it on a tripod. While it will not save every shot and blur is always a possibility when you go below 1 60th of a second with any lens but I have had great luck using this to hand hold images down to as low as 1/4 of a second some of them turn out some of them dont but the fact that ANY of them turn out is impressive to me and proof the technology works. You need to know HOW to use the IS however, its important that you allow the internal gyros time to spin up before you take the shot this takes about a half a second. Learning to see the photo before it happens and anticipating the shot is all part of this process, allowing the lens a half second to spin up to speed will allow you to utilize the full potential of IS The circular aperture of this camera works well and allows you to get the depth of field you want with out the annoying jagged edges in out of focus items that lenses with normal aperture blades will give you. Bokeh is a little weak but we are only at f4 so that is expected. Speaking of F4 it lets in a fair amount of light, I have not noticed any Vingeting at any focal length, but shooting on a 1.6 sensor crops out the edges... Compared side by side with the 28-135 on a rebel xti the shots taken with this lens are easily recognizable as more contrasty and sharper. (the 28-135 IS is STILL a great lens however) As with any lens this one has its own characteristics that you will need to get use to. Flare is very minimal in all but the most extreme lighting situations. However when you do encounter flare (usually only happens when your TRYING to get the lens to flare out on you) you usually get a sharp jagged object with a halo around it, If your trying to create a purposeful flare effect that looks good this is not the lens to use. If you just bought the rebel XTi this is the kind of lens you are going to need to utilize all ten million pixels on the camera. So if you buy this lens, congratulations you have just reached the top of technology and optical performance. If treated right this lens will provide you with a life time of images of uncompromising quality. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2007 by Nathan Hobbs

  • Well Balanced Lens
Product Packaging: Standard Packaging
This is my first L series purchase and the build quality is exactly what everyone is saying, its built like a tank. Not to waste anyones time but this review is not for someone who wants to know all about the technical details, you can read all about that at the canon website and many others. In short the lens is great and worth the money in my opinion! It's super fast and has a very SOLID feel to it. It fits like a glove on a canon 30D and similar bodies. It does search a bit in low light, but i rarely shoot indoors, you have to expect that from any lens with f/4. In that case just bump up the ISO and use the terrific IS and you will produce fantastic indoor images. You can take great pictures with this lens IF you know how to use your camera settings. It pairs very well with a wide angle lens such as the Sigma 10-20. I found it somewhat difficult at first using this lens on a cropped body. After using the sigma for almost six months it took some getting use to the new view on a cropped sensor 38mm-168mm. I am a landscape photographer at heart, but i felt that if i wanted to be a well rounded photographer i needed to venture out and explore other subjects and i believe that i picked the right lens to do that. As everyone else has mentioned, it is a great travel/general lens and i found the extra zoom on my cropped body to come in handy. I would highly reccommend this lens to you, but more importantly i would make sure that you understood how to use your camera first (using aperture, shutter speeds, exposure compensation, etc). There's no point in buying a Ferrari if you can't drive a stick. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2008 by Majestic

  • Great lens and it is worth the price
Product Packaging: Standard Packaging
This lens has the optical quality of the shorter zooms and the range provides enough opportunities to capture many great photos. The constant aperture along with DSLR's improved ability with high ISO's allows many great photos in low-light that were previously impossible. I originally purchased the Tamron 28-75. It was a lens that took very good photos at times but it had some real limitations. The limited zoom kept me wanting more width at the wide end and more zoom at the telephoto end. Also, it was not good in low lighting. The lens would hunt to focus on the subject. Therefore, candid shots were challenging due to the inability to focus quickly. I decided to purchase the Sigma 18-200. This lens gave me great range and I initially gave it very good reviews. However, as I started focusing on image quality, the superzoom convenience became less important. The compromises in image quality, aperture settings and other aspects became a hindrance. The vignetting and lack of sharpness required me to send it back for service. They fixed everything but my confidence in the lens. I used to purchase the cheaper lens because I didn't believe the difference in image quality was worth the additional price. However, I now have many more "keepers" with the Canon. It focuses much faster than the Tamron. Now, I have many more candid shots of people indoors. The IS gives me handheld opportunities I couldn't get with the faster 2.8. I see more subtlety in color such as my daughter's brown eyes instead of looking black. [...] The Canon has changed my perspective regarding professional lenses. Although there are some lenses providing quality comparable to an L lens, I believe in purchasing them now because I've gone the alternative route and I see the limitations firsthand. The constant aperture, IS, and L lens quality makes this a great all-around lens. People often use the term "all-around" to indicate an implied limitation. However, this lens can be used for weddings, travel, and many other situations. It's a great lens and I've sold the Tamron and I plan to sell the Sigma also. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2008 by RogMJ007

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