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Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras | 
 enlarge | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $1,249.00
Buy New: $1,035.98
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Rating:  106 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Optical Zoom: 4.4
Maximum Focal Length: 105
Minimum Focal Length: 24
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 6 x 2 x 2
MPN: 0344B006
Model: 0344B006
UPC: 013803050844
EAN: 0013803050844
ASIN: B000AZ57M6
Release Date: November 1, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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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Product Description
This easy-to-use standard zoom lens can cover a large zoom area ranging from 24mm wide-angle to 105mm portrait-length telephoto, and its Image Stabilizer Technology steadies camera shake up to three stops. Constructed with one Super-UD glass element and three aspherical lenses, this lens minimizes chromatic aberration and distortion. The result is excellent picture quality, even at wide apertures. Canon's ring-type USM gives silent but quick AF, along with full-time manual focus. Moreover, with dust- and moisture-resistant construction, this is a durable yet sophisticated lens that meets the demands of advanced amateur photographers and professional photographers alike.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 101 more reviews...
 I chose this over the 24-70mm f/2.8 L lens August 11, 2008
BL Photography (New York, NY USA)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
This lens is one of the best general purpose, all-around lenses in Canon's lineup. In order of preference, here are the top 5 things that I love about this lens:
- sharp images
- very versatile range of focal lengths
- image stabilization
- constant f/4.0 aperture
- L lens build quality
Because of the quality glass that Canon puts into its L lens series, this lens takes some tack-sharp photos. The range of focal lengths is excellent for portraits, stills, some landscapes and architectural shots. The auto-focus is fast on all focal lengths. The image stabilization is huge -- it gives you up to 3 additional stops in aperture. This translates to action-stopping shutter speeds. The constant f/4.0 aperture means that you don't have to suffer a decrease in shutter speed as you zoom in on a subject, a problem with variable aperture zoom lenses. Although the f/4.0 is not as desirable as an f/2.8 for low-light situations, it is great in decent lighting. I have a Speedlite 580EX II, so the range of that flash works perfectly with this lens when the situation calls for a hot shoe flash. Finally, the build quality is top-notch. The auto-focus is quiet, the lens body is rugged, and the weather-seal is very effective.
I was debating between this lens and the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L lens. Although I would have loved the 24-70mm's constant f/2.8, I found the lack of IS and the loss of 35mm in focal length to be a huge compromise. With the 3-stop gain using the IS on the 24-105mm, I get back more than the 24-70mm's f/2.8. For bokeh purposes, the 8-blade aperture of the 24-105mm is still very good, although there's no question that a wider opening would provide even more blur. The only thing that would be able to pry this lens away from me as my favorite all-around lens is if Canon came out with a 24-105mm L IS lens with a constant f/2.8. But then that would be a huge lens, and might start getting in the way of effective everyday use. Right now, this lens is the perfect size for my general-purpose needs.
Overall, I am tremendously satisfied with this lens. I may eventually still get the 24-70mm f/2.8 L, but might wait to see if Canon introduces that with IS first.
Great Lens August 8, 2008
B. Cochran (Yakima Wa)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great lens. My first L lens and I am sold. Great clairity. Now my standard lens.
 Nice lens July 29, 2008
Show Snob (Bay Area)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Awesome lens, delivered on time and in good condition. My only complaint is that the canon box is not sealed; so, anyone could handle it before it arrives.
I would like it even more if it was faster (2.8);but, it would surely be out of sight pricewise in that case.
Canon L series IS lens June 22, 2008
Dirops (CA USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This lens bought for general use including many meetings.
Am able to work entirely without flash, even in darkened rooms during PowerPoint presentations. Superb --- allows extremely low shutter speeds.
 Not sure it is worth the extra money June 18, 2008
Tech Junkie (San Jose,CA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is my first L lens and I upgraded from 28-135mm USM IS lens on my EOS 20D. While the pictures are sharp, I am seeing color differences bet. the old 28-135 and this lens and I am not sure I like this one better! The color/tint seems to be flatter.
Only thing I definitely see the improvement is the f/4 at 105 too which I couldn't get.
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