Canon

Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

A solid mid-range camera lense for photographers and content creators, leading with f/4.

67/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
f/4Canon RFFull-frameZoomNano USML-series
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Why we rate it

  • Constant aperture (zoom)
  • In-lens stabilisation
  • Customisable control ring
  • No weather sealed
Score profile

Where the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM wins and loses

Scored against the camera lenses class
OpticsStabilisati…Controls878587
Optics
87
Stabilisation
85
Controls
87
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Mount and format

MountCanon RF
FormatFull-frame
Manufacturer lineL-series

Optics

Focal length min24 mm
Focal length max105 mm
Lens typeZoom
Max aperturef/4
Max aperture (f-number)4
Constant aperture (zoom)Yes

Focusing

Autofocus motorNano USM

Stabilisation

In-lens stabilisationYes
IS stops5

Controls

Customisable control ringYes

More specs

Aperture min4
Image stabilizationYes

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Head to head

Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs Fujifilm Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4.0

Highlighted cell = better in that row
OpticsStabilisati…Controls
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USMFujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4.0
 CanonCanon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USMThis pageFujifilmFujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4.0
Overall score67 /10069 /100Better
Max aperturef/4F2.8
MountCanon RFFujifilm X
FormatFull-frameAPS-C
Who it's for

Is the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable camera lense for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need weather sealed, in which case a higher-tier camera lense is the better call.

Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
good
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 67/100 against other camera lenses, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.

What stands out on the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM?

Its constant aperture (zoom) stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S?

The NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S scores 68/100 versus this one at 67/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.