The Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM lens offers exceptional versatility and performance, making it an excellent choice for a wide range of shooting scenarios. Spanning from wide-angle to short telephoto, this lens features a constant f/4 maximum aperture, ensuring consistent illumination throughout its zoom range. It is designed for full-frame Canon RF-mount mirrorless cameras and is well-suited for both photography and video applications.
The lens incorporates a five-stop-effective Optical Image Stabilizer to reduce camera shake and enhance handheld shooting stability, particularly in low-light conditions. A customizable Control Ring is integrated into the lens design, allowing for direct adjustments to various exposure settings such as aperture, ISO, and exposure compensation. The advanced optical design, which includes Super Spectra Coating, helps to minimize ghosting and flare, resulting in improved contrast and color accuracy, even in challenging lighting conditions.
For precise and quiet autofocus, the lens utilizes a Nano USM motor that combines a ring-type USM and an STM mechanism, ensuring smooth performance suitable for both stills and video. As part of Canon's esteemed L-series, this lens features weather-resistant construction to withstand dust and moisture, making it reliable in various environments. Additionally, the rounded nine-blade diaphragm produces pleasing, aesthetically pleasing bokeh.
Key Features:
- Versatile Zoom Range: Covers wide-angle to short telephoto (24-105mm) for various shooting needs.
- Constant f/4 Aperture: Maintains consistent exposure throughout the zoom range.
- Optical Image Stabilizer: Reduces camera shake by up to five stops for clearer handheld shots.
- Nano USM Autofocus: Delivers fast, quiet, and accurate focusing for both stills and video.
- Customizable Control Ring: Allows direct adjustment of exposure settings including aperture, ISO, and exposure compensation.
- Super Spectra Coating: Minimizes ghosting and flare for enhanced contrast and color fidelity.
- Weather-Resistant Design: Protects against dust and moisture for reliable performance in various conditions.
- Pleasing Bokeh: Rounded nine-blade diaphragm creates aesthetically pleasing background blur.
Full Specifications:
- Lens Mount: RF Mount
- Focal Length: 24-105mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/4
- Minimum Aperture: f/22
- Lens Construction: 17 elements in 12 groups
- Special Elements: One UD (Ultra-Low Dispersion) element
- Lens Coating: Super Spectra Coating
- Filter Size: ø77mm
- Aperture Blades: 9, Rounded
- Image Stabilization: Yes, 5 stops (Optical)
- Focusing Drive System: Nano USM (Ring Type USM and STM Mechanism)
- Full-Time Manual Focus: Yes (after One-Shot AF; after Servo AF with compatible cameras)
- Dimensions: Approx. 3.5 in. x 4.8 in. (89.0 x 122.0mm)
- Weight: Approx. 1.7 lb. / 765g
The Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM lens is a highly versatile zoom lens, ideal for a broad range of photographic and videographic applications. Its constant aperture, advanced stabilization, and precise autofocus performance make it a valuable addition to any Canon RF-mount camera kit, providing reliable and high-quality results across various shooting conditions.
