Testseek.com have collected 41 expert reviews of the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS USM and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS USM.
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The editors liked
Useful wide to short telephoto range
Effective anti-shake IS capability
Fast and quiet USM focusing motor
Polariser-friendly internal focusing
Very good sharpness
Even wide open
Superb built quality and excellent design
Weather sealed
Fast AF and very effective IS
Versatile zoom range
Canon L build and mechanical quality
Effective IS and quick USM focusing
Compatible with full-frame bodies.
Great allround performance
Well built
Image sharpness
Versatility
Price
Solid casing of good quality
Excellent image quality in the frame centre
Good image quality on the edge of the APSC sensor
Imperceptible longitudinal chromatic aberration
Negligible lateral chromatic aberration
Not very bothersome distortion on the s
Long zoom range
Fixed maximum aperture
Solid L-series build
Excellent sharpness at wider angles
Optical stabilization
1
4
3 macro magnification
Five stops of image stabilisation
Compact and lightweight
Customisable control ring
Weather sealing
Convenience
Image quality
Price point isn't that high
Lots of great image stabilization
4x zoom range
Crisp optics
Constant f/4 design
Excellent build
Dust and splash protection
Protective fluorine coating
The editors didn't like
Relatively expensive (at list price)
Corners slightly soft at telephoto end
24-70 f/2.8L has better build and focusing
17-40mm f/4L an affordable alternative
In some situations is has strong flare
Lacking wide-angle on cropped bodies
Relatively expensive
Fringing visible even on cropped-frame
Less compelling if youre not going full-frame.
Slight vignetting in the corners of images at the minimum focal length of 24mm
Weak performance against bright light
Bothersome moustache distortion at the wide angle
Some problems related to spherical aberration
Noticeable vignetting on full frame.
Heavy distortion and noticeable vignette at wide angles
Five stops of image stabilisation, Compact and lightweight, Customisable control ring
Expensive for a zoom lens, Minor barrelling and pincushioning, Very minor fringing
While it's a tad pricey for a zoom lens, the RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM is a great performer that pairs perfectly with the EOS R. It offers the stabilisation (five stops of it) that the body lacks and the new Control ring is a revelation. The lens is relativ...
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Published: 2016-07-26, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Long zoom range, Fixed maximum aperture, Solid L-series build, Excellent sharpness at wider angles, Optical stabilization, 1:4,3 macro magnification
Heavy distortion and noticeable vignette at wide angles, Very soft edges at longer focal lengths, Pricey
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...
solid casing of good quality, excellent image quality in the frame centre, good image quality on the edge of the APSC sensor, imperceptible longitudinal chromatic aberration, negligible lateral chromatic aberration, not very bothersome distortion on the s
weak performance against bright light, bothersome moustache distortion at the wide angle, some problems related to spherical aberration, noticeable vignetting on full frame.
After conducting a full testing procedure I admit I can see the point of such a lens as the Canon EF 24-70 mm f/4L IS USM much better and understand why it was launched on the market; still I have to say not all my doubts were successfully dispelled. If y...
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Published: 2014-07-15, Author: Sean , review by: technologyx.com
The Canon 24-105 f/4L is a solid performing lens. Built with three stop image stabilization, high quality glass, and weather sealing, this lens is a great lens choice for most shooting situations, especially when traveling....
Published: 2014-06-24, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
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Published: 2014-06-04, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: This is the second and final part of our comprehensive lens recommendations for the new entry-level Canon EOS Rebel T5 / 1200D. This time we've assessed zoom lenses from both the Canon and third party makers to see how well they perform on the camera, and...
