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Rent NowThe Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM is a versatile L-series standard zoom lens designed for Canon EF-mount cameras, an upgraded successor to the original EF 24-105mm f/4L IS that debuted alongside the EOS 5D in 2005. It’s aimed at travel, event, wedding, and general-purpose photographers who want a durable, all-around performer with improved sharpness and optical performance over its widely used predecessor.
Optically, the lens covers the 24-105mm focal range with a constant f/4 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range, simplifying exposure calculations compared to variable-aperture lenses. Canon comprehensively redesigned the optical path for this version, with a 17-element, 12-group construction that includes Canon’s high-tech Air Sphere Coating (ASC) to suppress ghosting and flare, along with improvements in peripheral brightness across the frame. A 10-blade rounded aperture diaphragm contributes to smoother background rendering when shooting at wider apertures, and the revamped optics allowed this Mark II version to earn a spot on Canon’s approved lens list for its high-resolution 5DS and 5DS R bodies, unlike the original.
Canon’s Image Stabilizer is rated for up to 4 stops of correction (CIPA standard, tested on the EOS-1D X), helping photographers achieve sharper handheld results at slower shutter speeds than would otherwise be possible, particularly useful across the moderate telephoto end of the zoom range. Autofocus is handled by a ring-type USM motor, delivering fast, quiet focusing along with full-time manual focus override for fine-tuning focus without switching out of AF mode.
As an L-series lens, the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM features weather-resistant construction and a durable build suited to professional use in varied outdoor conditions, distinguishing it from competing third-party 24-105mm f/4 alternatives that generally lack weather sealing. It has a minimum focusing distance of approximately 0.45m, yielding a maximum magnification of about 0.24x at 105mm, and accepts 77mm filters, keeping it consistent with other L-series zooms for photographers who want to share filters across their kit. The lens measures approximately 83.5 x 118mm and weighs about 795g, and is compatible with both full-frame and APS-C Canon EF-mount cameras, delivering a standard field of view on full-frame bodies and an effective telephoto-leaning range on APS-C bodies.
Key Features
– 24-105mm standard zoom for Canon EF mount (Mark II version)
– Constant f/4 maximum aperture
– L-series weather-resistant construction
– 17 elements in 12 groups, with Air Sphere Coating (ASC)
– Image Stabilizer rated up to 4 stops (CIPA)
– Ring-type USM autofocus motor with full-time manual focus override
– 10-blade rounded aperture diaphragm
– Minimum focusing distance of approximately 0.45m
– Maximum magnification of approximately 0.24x (at 105mm)
– 77mm filter thread
– Approximate weight: 795g
– Compatible with full-frame and APS-C Canon EF-mount cameras
