EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
- 24-105mm
- f/4.0
- Zoom
- Stabilized
- 795 g
- Min focus 0.45 m
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Quick answer
The second version of Canon's 24-105mm f/4L, keeping the constant f/4 aperture with a refined optical design and a stabilizer rated at four stops.
Pros
- Constant f/4 aperture
- Refined optics over the original
- Image stabilization
- L-series dust and moisture resistance
Cons
- Larger and heavier than the f/3.5-5.6 STM
- Not suited to very dim light
- Wide end still shows some distortion
Verdict
A solid all-rounder for full-frame bodies, with better coatings and IS than the first version.
About this lens
A versatile L-series zoom lens with image stabilization, ideal as an all-in-one walk-around lens for full-frame Canon DSLRs.
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 24-105mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2016
- Optical construction
- 17 elements in 12 groups
- Aperture blades
- 10
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- USM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.45 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.24x
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 795 g
- Length
- 118 mm
- Diameter
- 83.5 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM?
- Travel and street
- Event coverage
- Landscape
- Hybrid photo and video
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 24–105mm | 19.5–73.7° | 23.3–84.1° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 38–168mm | 12.2–50.2° | 14.7–58.8° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II full-frame?
Yes. It is designed for full-frame EF bodies and works on APS-C as well, at about 38-168mm equivalent.
Does the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II have image stabilization?
Yes. It has an updated stabilizer compared with the first version, rated at four stops by Canon.
EF 24-105mm f/4L II vs RF 24-105mm f/4L: which should I buy?
The RF lens mounts natively on mirrorless RF bodies with no adapter. EF owners on DSLRs get the same range with this lens, and it also works on RF bodies via the adapter.
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