Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS USM Lens Reviews

Many Canon pros may be wondering how it compares to the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM, which has become somewhat of a benchmark lens and costs roughly the same from internet dealers.

Useful wide to short telephoto range, Effective anti-shake IS capability, Fast and quiet USM focusing motor, Polariser-friendly internal focusing,

Relatively expensive (at list price), Corners slightly soft at telephoto end, 24-70 f/2.8L has better build and focusing

For my personal uses in this focal length range, I expect the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens to be on my camera significantly more than the 24-70 L.

This is THE Canon all-purpose zoom lens

I have an EF 17-40 f/4 L, an EF 70-200 f/4 L IS and an EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 L IS in my Lowepro Nature Trekker, but this lens is what's attached to my EOS-5D most of the time - and whenever my 5D is stored in my backpack when I'm out and about, it's stored...

Stunning walkaround lens

I bought this lens in a pack with the canon 5d body and what a pair they make! This lens was designed for the 5d and was released at the same time. With the 5d being full frame you get the full 24mm at the wide end which is great and it goes

Top notch

I got this to go with a 400D, and I've got no regrets. It's sharp, solidly built and provides great images. It is quite heavy, but not so much that I've considered to an effort to carry, and it has (as I'd hoped) become my default 'walking around' lens.