Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras
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Product Description:
The L-series is Canon's flagship professional lens range, designed to include outstanding image performance, ultimate operability and weather resistance. The EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM offers a lightweight alternative to the renowned EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM. offers the highest possible optical quality with no change in aperture over the full focal range of the lens. This allows photographers to set exposure at the widest aperture and zoom all the way through to 105mm without having to vary the shutter speed.
Image Stabilizer (IS) dramatically reduces image blur caused by camera shake. Gyro sensors detect unwanted vibrations, triggering the corresponding movement of a correcting lens group perpendicular to the optical axis. This alters the light path, returning the image to its correct position on the sensor or film plane. The 3 stop advantage means that photographers normally shooting a 105mm lens handheld at 1/125 sec can obtain a shake free result with a shutter speed as low as 1/15 sec, for vastly extended options in low light conditions.
The ring-type USM motor found in the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM employs ultra-sonic frequency vibrations to drive auto focus with unrivalled speed and near-silent operation. A powerful CPU and improved AF algorithm contribute to speed performance. Good holding torque stops the lens with precision and accuracy, the instant it arrives at the correct focus point and without overshoot. Photographers can choose manual focus instantly and at any time simply by moving the manual focus ring without first having to switch out of auto focus mode.Circular aperture producing attractive background defocusInner focusing, ring USM and new AF algorithms for fast and quiet autofocusingManual focusing enabled even during AF mode (full-time mechanical manual focus)Only environmentally friendly lead-free glass used in lens construction Filter diameter 77 mm / Dimensions (dia x len)
The L-series is Canon's flagship professional lens range, designed to include outstanding image performance, ultimate operability and weather resistance. The EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM offers a lightweight alternative to the renowned EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM. offers the highest possible optical quality with no change in aperture over the full focal range of the lens. This allows photographers to set exposure at the widest aperture and zoom all the way through to 105mm without having to vary the shutter speed.
Image Stabilizer (IS) dramatically reduces image blur caused by camera shake. Gyro sensors detect unwanted vibrations, triggering the corresponding movement of a correcting lens group perpendicular to the optical axis. This alters the light path, returning the image to its correct position on the sensor or film plane. The 3 stop advantage means that photographers normally shooting a 105mm lens handheld at 1/125 sec can obtain a shake free result with a shutter speed as low as 1/15 sec, for vastly extended options in low light conditions.
The ring-type USM motor found in the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM employs ultra-sonic frequency vibrations to drive auto focus with unrivalled speed and near-silent operation. A powerful CPU and improved AF algorithm contribute to speed performance. Good holding torque stops the lens with precision and accuracy, the instant it arrives at the correct focus point and without overshoot. Photographers can choose manual focus instantly and at any time simply by moving the manual focus ring without first having to switch out of auto focus mode.Circular aperture producing attractive background defocusInner focusing, ring USM and new AF algorithms for fast and quiet autofocusingManual focusing enabled even during AF mode (full-time mechanical manual focus)Only environmentally friendly lead-free glass used in lens construction Filter diameter 77 mm / Dimensions (dia x len)
Features:
- 24-105mm 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
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Great lens and it is worth the price
This lens has the optical quality of the shorter zooms and the range provides enough opportunities to capture many great photos.The constant aperture along with DSLR's improved ability with high ISO's allows many great photos in low-light that were previously impossible.
I originally purchased the Tamron 28-75.It was a lens that took very good photos at times but it had some real limitations.The limited zoom kept me wanting more width at the wide end and more zoom at the telephoto ... Read More
Rating: - Perfect, exactly what I wanted.
Perfect, exactly what I wanted, brand new, fast delivery came un-opened with hood, case and manual in factory box.Sent a question to the company and they responded very soon. Great buy.
Rating: - Great lens.
This lens has been great and if you are in the market for a high quality lens in this Focal length, spend a little more and get the L series like thisif you can. It is well worth it.
Rating: 
- A Real Performer and Workhorse of a Lens!
The 24-105 f.4 L (my first "L" lens) was just what I was needing to replace my 5 year old Canon 28-135mm that was starting to make strange noises while "image stabilizing".
First thing I did was shoot a series of exposures using my 40D body on a tripod using the self timer (IS off).
I shot exposures at each of the lens' marked apertures and focal lengths. My test target was a sheet of newspaper stretched tightly on a wall. I was very impressed with almost every image when viewed in PhotoShop ... Read More
Rating: 
- Quality way below expectation
During extensive testing of the lens on a Canon Xsi (12MP) I found the lens to be very sharp in the center of the picture on all zoom levels, but the edge of the lens was quite another matter.
All the pictures were taken at 1/40f4.5 ISO 400. At 24 mm the vignetting (darker corners) is very noticeable. The lens is also quite soft outside the center of the photo. The vignetting improves as the zoom increase, but the softness improves only marginally.
The build quality and feel ... Read More
- Great lens and it is worth the priceThis lens has the optical quality of the shorter zooms and the range provides enough opportunities to capture many great photos.The constant aperture along with DSLR's improved ability with high ISO's allows many great photos in low-light that were previously impossible.
I originally purchased the Tamron 28-75.It was a lens that took very good photos at times but it had some real limitations.The limited zoom kept me wanting more width at the wide end and more zoom at the telephoto ... Read More
- Perfect, exactly what I wanted.Perfect, exactly what I wanted, brand new, fast delivery came un-opened with hood, case and manual in factory box.Sent a question to the company and they responded very soon. Great buy.
- Great lens.This lens has been great and if you are in the market for a high quality lens in this Focal length, spend a little more and get the L series like thisif you can. It is well worth it.
- A Real Performer and Workhorse of a Lens!The 24-105 f.4 L (my first "L" lens) was just what I was needing to replace my 5 year old Canon 28-135mm that was starting to make strange noises while "image stabilizing".
First thing I did was shoot a series of exposures using my 40D body on a tripod using the self timer (IS off).
I shot exposures at each of the lens' marked apertures and focal lengths. My test target was a sheet of newspaper stretched tightly on a wall. I was very impressed with almost every image when viewed in PhotoShop ... Read More
- Quality way below expectationDuring extensive testing of the lens on a Canon Xsi (12MP) I found the lens to be very sharp in the center of the picture on all zoom levels, but the edge of the lens was quite another matter.
All the pictures were taken at 1/40f4.5 ISO 400. At 24 mm the vignetting (darker corners) is very noticeable. The lens is also quite soft outside the center of the photo. The vignetting improves as the zoom increase, but the softness improves only marginally.
The build quality and feel ... Read More
