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Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
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Canon · 24-105 mm · f/2.8 · Canon RF mount

Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z

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KEY FACTS
BrandCanon
Announcement dateNov 2023
Released2023
Production started2023
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+World's first 24-105mm f/2.8 lens combining versatile zoom range with constant bright aperture
+Excellent optical performance with sharp, detailed images throughout the zoom range
+Dual Nano USM motors deliver fast, quiet autofocus with minimal focus breathing
+Up to 8 stops of image stabilization combined with in-body stabilizer for handheld low-light shooting
+Professional-grade hybrid design with cinema-ready iris ring and power zoom adapter compatibility
+Robust L-series build with weather sealing, fluorine coating, and tripod mount
Worth Knowing
−Exceptional price point around $3,300 limits accessibility for most photographers
−Significantly larger and heavier than comparable f/4 zoom lenses, impacting portability and handling
−Requires heavy in-camera digital distortion correction, particularly at 24mm, affecting corner image quality
−Aperture ring currently only functional in video mode on existing EOS R models, not for stills photography

General

Brand
Canon
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Nov 2023
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2023
Production started
2023
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z is a groundbreaking hybrid lens that achieves the long-sought combination of a versatile 24-105mm zoom range with a constant f/2.8 aperture. Its sophisticated optical design, dual Nano USM autofocus, powerful image stabilization (5.5 stops optical, expandable to 8 stops with IBIS), and cinema-ready features like the iris ring make it an exceptional all-in-one solution for demanding professionals working in both stills and video. However, its premium $3,300 price tag, substantial size and weight, reliance on digital distortion correction, and current video-only aperture ring functionality may limit its appeal compared to more specialized zoom alternatives.

Optics

Lens Construction
23 elements in 18 groups
Special Elements
4 UD, 2 GMo aspherical, 1 replica aspherical
Coatings
Super Spectra, Air Sphere, Fluorine
Min focal length
24 mm
Max focal length
105 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
24-105 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Max aperture wide
2.8
Max aperture zoom
2.8
Blades
ⓘ
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
11020
Autofocus mode
Yes
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
45 cm01500

Autofocus

Maximum Magnification
0.29x at 105mm

Image stabilization

Type
Optical Image Stabilization
Optical Stops
5.5 stops
Combined with IBIS
8.0 stops

Build

Design
Fixed-length internal zoom

Features

Iris Ring
Click-less for video, 32 steps
Control Ring
Configurable for camera settings
Focus Breathing Correction
Yes
Power Zoom Compatible
Yes (PZ-E2, PZ-E2B adapters)
Weather sealing
ⓘ
Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes

Physical

Lens weight
1330 g
Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
199 mm
Lens diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
88.5 mm
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
82 mm
Lens mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Canon RF