Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Canon Aug 2016
Canon Full Frame

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

This is a full-frame zoom lens for Canon EF, covering 24-105 mm and a maximum aperture of f/4. It weighs 795 g, is weather-sealed and includes optical stabilization, and was released in 2016. That combination suits landscape, architecture and street photography.

It is a versatile standard zoom lens designed for full-frame DSLRs. It offers a constant f/4 aperture throughout the zoom range, providing consistent exposure settings. The lens features an Optical Image Stabilizer offering up to 4 stops of shake correction, enhancing handheld shooting capabilities. Its advanced optical design includes four aspherical elements to reduce distortion and spherical aberrations, ensuring high-resolution images. The robust L-series construction with weather sealing ensures durability and reliability in various shooting conditions.

f/4
Aperture
24–105mm
Focal
795 g
Weight
Aug 2016
Released
Canon site

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Good for landscapearchitecturestreettravel
General
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Lens type
Standard zoom lens
Max Format size
Full Frame
Focal length
24-105 mm
Image stabilization
Yes (up to 4 stops)
Lens mount
Canon EF
Maximum aperture
f/4
Minimum aperture
f/22
Aperture ring
No
Number of diaphragm blades
10 (circular)
Optical construction
17 elements in 12 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.45 m (1.48 ft)
Maximum magnification
0.24x
Filter size
77 mm
Dimensions
83.5 mm (diameter) x 118 mm (length)
Weight
795 g (1.75 lbs)
Weather sealing
Yes
Usage
general, travel

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 4.0% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Vale S.A. Estrada de Ferro Caraj\u00e1s.
01 Vale S.A. Estrada de Ferro Caraj\u00e1s. by Cristiano Oliveira.
Union Station - expired film
02 Union Station - expired film by dpsager
Chicago River Bridge Lift
03 Chicago River Bridge Lift by dpsager
Chicago River Bridge Lift
04 Chicago River Bridge Lift by dpsager
Chicago River Bridge Lift
05 Chicago River Bridge Lift by dpsager
013 \/ 2025
06 013 \/ 2025 by blowblowblow
012 \/ 2025
07 012 \/ 2025 by blowblowblow
011 \/ 2025
08 011 \/ 2025 by blowblowblow
Vale S.A. Estrada de Ferro Caraj\u00e1s.
09 Vale S.A. Estrada de Ferro Caraj\u00e1s. by Cristiano Oliveira.
Monument Valley
10 Monument Valley by dpsager
Shannon Rovers (expired film)
11 Shannon Rovers (expired film) by dpsager
Year of the Rabbit
12 Year of the Rabbit by dpsager
Year of the Rabbit
13 Year of the Rabbit by dpsager
Year of the Rabbit
14 Year of the Rabbit by dpsager
Year of the Rabbit
15 Year of the Rabbit by dpsager
Vale S.A. Estrada de Ferro Caraj\u00e1s.
16 Vale S.A. Estrada de Ferro Caraj\u00e1s. by Cristiano Oliveira.
Alexander C. McClurg
17 Alexander C. McClurg by dpsager
Pullman
18 Pullman by dpsager
Schoenhofen Pyramid
19 Schoenhofen Pyramid by dpsager
Reid Murdoch Building
20 Reid Murdoch Building by dpsager
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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