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

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

The Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z is an ambitious do-everything zoom: it holds a constant f/2.8 across a 24-105mm range that normally demands an f/4 lens, with image stabilization on top. Reviewers see it as one of the most versatile lenses Canon has ever built.

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One lens to replace several

Dustin Abbott and Fstoppers describe the combination many shooters wanted — constant f/2.8 plus IS across a wide-to-portrait range — backed by excellent sharpness, dual Nano-USM motors for stills and video, and robust weather-sealed build. In Dustin Abbott's review — featured above — he weighs whether it truly delivers the dream of replacing a bag of lenses.

Honest cons

• High price. At around $3,300 it's a major investment.
• Large and heavy. The constant-f/2.8 design makes it bigger and heavier than typical 24-105 f/4 zooms.
• Correction-dependent. Heavy distortion and vignetting require automatic digital corrections.
• Minor optical quirks. Some color fringing in certain situations and onion-ring bokeh on bright background highlights.

Where this lens fits

• Event, wedding, and hybrid shooters who want one f/2.8 lens to cover most of a day's work.
• Video creators who value constant f/2.8, IS, and smooth Nano-USM focus.
• Canon RF owners looking to consolidate a 24-70 and 70-105 range into a single lens.
• Not budget buyers, those who prioritize compactness, or anyone who doesn't need f/2.8 across the zoom.

Sources & Citations

1. Dustin Abbott, "Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8L IS Z Review," dustinabbott.net (accessed 2026-05-26)
2. Fstoppers, "The Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z: The Lens That Tries to Replace Everything," fstoppers.com (accessed 2026-05-26)

Last verified: 2026-05-26