Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
Launch MSRP
$2,999- Weight
- 1,330g
- Filter
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.45m
- Max mag.
- 0.29×
- Formula
- 23E / 18G
- Released
- 2023
Specification sheet
Optical construction
- 4x UD
- 3x Aspherical
- ASC
- Fluorine Coating
- Aperture range
- f/2.8 — f/22
Physical & ergonomics
- Weight
- 1,330g
- ⌀ × length
- 88.5 × 199.0mm
- Filter
- ⌀82mm
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
Autofocus actuator
- Stabilisation
- Optical
- Teleconverter
- Not supported
- AF speed score
- 9.1 / 10
Close-up performance
- Min focus distance
- 0.45m
- Max magnification
- 0.29× (1:3.4)
Optical character
Canon's hybrid stills-and-video standard zoom: a constant f/2.8 from 24 to 105mm in a barrel that does not change length when zooming. The 23-element design uses four UD and three aspherical elements, and Canon says it matches the RF 24-70mm F2.8 L for image quality while adding reach.
Two Nano USM motors drive focus, IS is rated at 5.5 stops (up to 8 with in-body IS), and the lens accepts Canon's optional PZ-E2 power-zoom adapters. It was the first RF lens with a clickless, cine-style iris ring, which works only when recording video. At 1330g and 199mm, with a removable tripod foot, it is far larger than the f/4 version.
Reviewer consensus
Testers report superb centre sharpness at every focal length and aperture. Corners are good at the shorter focal lengths, especially by f/4 to f/5.6, but softer at 105mm wide open and only average in lab tests at the long end. Uncorrected files show strong barrel distortion at 24mm turning to pincushion at the tele end, and visible colour fringing, so the lens relies on in-camera correction.
Autofocus is fast, silent and accurate with little hunting, image stabilisation is very effective, and focus breathing is well controlled for video. The iris ring is smooth but works only in movie mode. Size and weight are the main objection for stills shooters, along with a price aimed at professionals and an expensive power-zoom adapter.
Owner sentiment
Owner feedback will appear once we have verified real-world reports for this lens.
Strengths, weaknesses & performance
Strengths
- +Constant f/2.8 from 24 to 105mm
- +Superb centre sharpness throughout the range
- +Fast, silent Nano USM autofocus
- +5.5-stop IS, internal zoom
- +Power-zoom adapter option and cine-style iris ring
Weaknesses
- −1330g and 199mm long
- −Iris ring works in movie mode only
- −Softer corners at 105mm f/2.8
- −Strong distortion without correction
- −High price, costly power-zoom adapter
Six-axis rating
- Sharpness
- 8.8
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.3
- Autofocus Speed
- 9.1
- Flare Resistance
- 8.2
- Build / Sealing
- 9.0
- Value / Size
- 6.9
Editorial 0–10 ratings synthesised from published reviews.
Technical specifications
| Mount | Canon RF · full frame |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 24–105mm |
| Category | Standard |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 |
| Construction | 23 elements in 18 groups |
| Special elements | 4x UD · 3x Aspherical · ASC · Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture blades | 11 |
| Focus type | Autofocus |
|---|---|
| Drive | Dual Nano USM |
| Minimum focus | 0.45m |
| Max magnification | 0.29× |
| Stabilisation | Optical |
| Teleconverters | Not supported |
| Weight | 1,330g |
|---|---|
| Diameter × length | 88.5 × 199.0mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀82mm |
| Weather sealing | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes |
| De-clickable aperture | Yes |
| Release year | 2023 |
| Launch MSRP | $2,999 USD |
Sources
Verified against the pages below. Specifications come from the manufacturer; summaries only reflect reviews and owner reports we actually read.
Specifications
- canon.com.cn/product/rf24105f28lusmz/spec.html
- canon.com.cn/product/rf24105f28lusmz/
- global.canon/en/c-museum/product/rf531.html
Launch price
- fstoppers.com/gear/canon-announces-rf-24-105mm-f28-l-usm-z-lens-647035
Professional reviews
- digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/canon-rf-24-105mm-f28l-is-usm-z-review
- photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_rf_24_105mm_f2_8_l_is_usm_z_review
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