Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Launch MSRP
$1,100- Weight
- 700g
- Filter
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.45m
- Max mag.
- 0.24×
- Formula
- 18E / 14G
- Released
- 2018
Specification sheet
Optical construction
- 1x UD
- 3x Aspherical
- ASC
- Fluorine Coating
- Aperture range
- f/4 — f/22
Physical & ergonomics
- Weight
- 700g
- ⌀ × length
- 83.5 × 107.3mm
- Filter
- ⌀77mm
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- No
Autofocus actuator
- Stabilisation
- Optical
- Teleconverter
- Not supported
- AF speed score
- 8.9 / 10
Close-up performance
- Min focus distance
- 0.45m
- Max magnification
- 0.24× (1:4.2)
Optical character
One of the first RF lenses and the original EOS R kit zoom. It covers 24-105mm at a constant f/4 in 700g, about 11mm shorter than the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II, and it was the first L lens with a Nano USM motor.
The 18-element design uses one UD and three double-sided aspherical elements, with ASC against flare. IS is rated at 5 stops, focus is fast and near silent for video, and the barrel is dust- and drip-resistant with fluorine coatings on the front and rear elements. A clicked, customisable control ring sits at the front and a lock holds the zoom at 24mm.
Reviewer consensus
Reviewers find it sharp across most of the range, centre and edges, from 24mm to about 85mm wide open; at 105mm it is weaker at f/4 and improves at f/5.6. Corner shading is obvious wide open at both ends and needs about f/8 to clear. Barrel distortion at 24mm is mild and turns to slight pincushion from 50mm, and colour fringing is low, appearing mainly at the frame edges at either end of the zoom.
Autofocus is very fast, quiet and reliable, the 5-stop IS is effective, and build and weather sealing suit professional use. The control ring is welcomed, although it cannot be de-clicked for video. It is judged optically a step above the EF version, with the price as a standalone purchase the main reservation.
Owner sentiment
Owner feedback will appear once we have verified real-world reports for this lens.
Strengths, weaknesses & performance
Strengths
- +Constant f/4 over 24-105mm
- +Sharp from 24mm to 85mm wide open
- +Fast, quiet Nano USM autofocus
- +5-stop IS
- +Weather sealed with zoom lock
Weaknesses
- −Softer at 105mm f/4
- −Vignetting wide open needs f/8 to clear
- −Clicked control ring (de-clicking is a paid Canon service)
- −Pricey bought alone
Six-axis rating
- Sharpness
- 8.4
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.3
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.9
- Flare Resistance
- 8.2
- Build / Sealing
- 8.7
- Value / Size
- 8.0
Editorial 0–10 ratings synthesised from published reviews.
Technical specifications
| Mount | Canon RF · full frame |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 24–105mm |
| Category | Standard |
| Maximum aperture | f/4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 |
| Construction | 18 elements in 14 groups |
| Special elements | 1x UD · 3x Aspherical · ASC · Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture blades | 9 |
| Focus type | Autofocus |
|---|---|
| Drive | Nano USM |
| Minimum focus | 0.45m |
| Max magnification | 0.24× |
| Stabilisation | Optical |
| Teleconverters | Not supported |
| Weight | 700g |
|---|---|
| Diameter × length | 83.5 × 107.3mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀77mm |
| Weather sealing | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No |
| De-clickable aperture | No |
| Release year | 2018 |
| Launch MSRP | $1,100 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/rf24105f4lis/spec.html
- canon.com.cn/product/rf24105f4lis/
- global.canon/en/c-museum/product/rf471.html
Launch price
- photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_rf_24_105mm_f4_l_is_review
Professional reviews
- digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/canon-rf-24-105mm-f4-l-is-usm-review
- photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_rf_24_105mm_f4_l_is_review
- photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_rf_24_105mm_f4_l_is_review/conclusion
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