Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

The Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens delivers strong sharpness at wide angles, but image quality really suffers when zoomed in—overall, it's priced too high for the performance it delivers.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM 1

Product details

  • 24 to 105 millimeter standard zoom lens with f/4 maximum aperture for Canon EOS SLR cameras
  • 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

PROS

+ Long zoom range.
+ Fixed maximum aperture.
+ Solid L-series build.
+ Excellent sharpness at wider angles.
+ Optical stabilization.
+ 1:4.3 macro magnification.

CONS

- Heavy distortion and noticeable vignette at wide angles.
- Very soft edges at longer focal lengths.
- Pricey.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on July 26, 2016
The Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens delivers strong sharpness at wide angles, but image quality really suffers when zoomed in—overall, it's priced too high for the performance it delivers.
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