Canon
Canon EF24-105mm F4L IS II USM Zoom Lens Renewed
★★★★★
From 24mm environmental portraits to 105mm compressed head shots, this Canon L-series workhorse delivers constant f/4 sharpness and four stops of stabilization across every focal length.
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Overview
Key Features
Canon EF 24-105mm F4L IS II USM Lens in White Box
High-performance standard zoom lens with constant f/4L aperture and a broad angle of view covering wide-angle to mid-telephoto
Air Sphere Coating (ASC) helps to significantly reduce flare and ghosting
Image Stabilizer performance at up to 4 stops of shake correction helps capture sharp images.
Circular aperture (10 blades) helps deliver beautiful, soft backgrounds
Specifications
Brand
Canon
Model
EF 24-105mm F4L IS II USM
Focal Length
24-105mm
Maximum Aperture
f/4L
Coating
Air Sphere Coating (ASC)
Image Stabilization
Up to 4 stops of shake correction
Aperture Blades
10 (circular)
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Constant f/4 across the full 24-105mm range eliminates exposure compensation when zooming — a meaningful practical advantage in events and weddings where light changes faster than you can adjust
- Four stops of image stabilization enables sharp handheld frames at shutter speeds where an unstabilized lens would produce blur — critical for indoor event photography without flash
- Air Sphere Coating reduces flare and ghosting in backlit scenarios — ceremonies shooting toward windows, stage performances, and outdoor sun-facing compositions all benefit noticeably
- The 10-blade circular aperture produces smooth, rounded out-of-focus highlights that avoid the geometric bokeh patterns common in lenses with fewer aperture blades
- USM autofocus is fast and precise enough to track subjects across a busy event scene, with full-time manual override available via the focus ring without switching modes
👎 Cons
- f/4 maximum aperture is a genuine constraint for dark venues, fast action, or situations requiring very shallow depth of field — those use cases benefit from f/2.8 or faster glass
- The 24-105mm range has no reach beyond 105mm — events or situations where you cannot move physically closer to the subject require a separate telephoto lens
- As a renewed unit, the lens arrives in a white box without original retail packaging — not ideal if presentation matters for a gift or resale situation
- The EF mount is Canon's legacy DSLR mount — using this lens on Canon RF mirrorless bodies requires a Canon EF-EOS R adapter, adding cost and extending the lens-to-body distance
- The 77mm filter thread requires purchasing new filters if your existing kit uses different thread sizes — a step ring is an additional accessory expense for cross-compatibility
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the "renewed" designation mean for this lens?
A renewed Canon lens has been professionally inspected, cleaned, and tested to meet functional standards — it arrives in a white box rather than retail packaging. Optical performance should be equivalent to new, though cosmetic wear marks may be present on the barrel.
Is f/4 a practical limitation compared to an f/2.8 zoom?
In most shooting situations, the four-stop image stabilization compensates for f/4's lower light intake when photographing stationary subjects. The f/4 constant aperture does limit background separation and motion-stopping ability in very low light compared to f/2.8 — but the EF24-105mm F4L IS II is a full stop lighter and substantially less expensive than Canon's f/2.8 equivalent.
How does Air Sphere Coating affect real-world shooting?
ASC reduces internal reflections that cause flare and ghosting — most visibly when shooting toward windows, stage lights, or the sun. In practice it means cleaner contrast and maintained shadow detail in backlit situations where older L-series coatings showed more artifacts.
Is the USM autofocus quiet enough for video use?
The Ultrasonic Motor focus system is fast, accurate, and near-silent — an advantage for videographers using on-camera audio, as it avoids the focus motor noise that ring-drive and micro-motor lenses can introduce into the recorded audio track.
Does this lens work on APS-C Canon bodies as well as full frame?
Yes — EF mount is compatible with all Canon EF-mount DSLRs, both full-frame and APS-C. On an APS-C sensor the effective range becomes approximately 38-168mm, losing the widest end but gaining reach at the telephoto end.
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