Canon 24-105mm f/4 IS USM 'L' lens review (APS-C & full frame) ...with samples
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
- Canon's 24-105mm f/4 IS USM 'L' is up there among the most popular 'L' lenses to own, and it's used by many, many photographers and videomakers. It's the typical, unusually luxorious 'kit' lens for Canon's full frame cameras...but it also works pretty nice on Canon's less expensive APS-C cameras. How well does it really perform. I've tested this lens for you on full frame (Canon 6D) and APS-C (Canon 60D) cameras.
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Viewing this in 2024, these lenses are finally becoming more affordable hence this review is still as valid as ever . Thanx Mr Frost!!!
You are totally right👍
We had to wait for a long time but it was totally worth it !
About to order a used one soon 🎉
@@jimdshea Just did it too and this lens is amazing
dude! your review is great!! im from rusia and i cant understand everything, but your review is much better than others, where people show exteriour of the lens for 20 minutes with no examples of the photo(video)
Thanks! Check out some of my other lens reviews and camera videos :-)
Christopher Frost Photography You are good bro. Great stuff
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I'm spellbound by your reviews! Not only do you bring up everything I want to know, but you do it in a way that I can easily sit for hours just taking in the info. Beautifully presented, smooth music and a calm voice!
0:43 I'm loving the red ring on the 18-55 :D
i want to know its full body lens ...? can i use on my 5d mark 4 camera please let me know if do you know about this.
@@tanveerraza84 It will not work on 5d Mark IV. It's a crop sensor lens.
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Chris: Your lens reviews are the best. Having fun watching all the videos. Keep it up.
Just bought the RF 24-105 f4 L a few days ago... I guess this is why I got this video recommended by youtube.
Always loved the silent jazzy piano music in the background of your videos, chris. Your reviews are some of the best!
Thanks
This lens I own for some time now. I am quite happy with it, though on ASP-C sensors you cannot get real 24 mm. This lens is amazing for portraits. Even with my old Canon 1000d it performed really well, now I am using it with 70d and it is amazing!
2:45 2:45 2:45
Just bought one of these 2023 , for my 90d . This and my 100-400l all I need for walk around and wildlife 👍🏻
Now I have the urge to red ring L-ify all my EF-S lenses.
Haha
some people say bad things about this lens, but I have it and I liked it
One of the best review! I like the fact that in nearly every review Christopher reviews full frame lenses also with a crop sensor body!
Well done! :)
This is the channel for lens reviews, quality assured Everytime, well done Chris 👍👍
I can almost say 'don't buy any lens until you watched Christopher Cross'. On the sides, i thought what he don't like is the clamp wheel and the ticket on the car. Always the best review Mr Cross. Many thanks
0:42 18-55L lmao
This was great information
that gave me a double-take :)
Ha ha ha I was like why L series made 18-55 HE MUST BUY RED RING FROM EBAY
It’s such a piece of junk build wise, ok though for a starter lens.
Excellent review, Christopher! You're so fortunate to live where there is so much fantastic local scenery!
If you want a no nonsense straight to the point lens review then I think Christopher is the man, thanks for sharing
Your reviews are very thorough and a joy to listen too. Very addictive to watch and you go into so much detail...exactly what I was looking for. Subscribed
Thank you! This was a great review and thank you especially for including the aps-c tests.
very detailed, ur channel deserves much more attention
This is one of the best Canon lenses! Nice review again Chris! Well done.
Great Review, actually one of the best I've seen. Not many people show real results on a single scene which you have, a real treat. Hope to see many more.
Usually this lens when bought with a full frame camera as a kit lens, it is subsidized by Canon.
The best lens for travelers. Not very big not very expensive. Fixed maximum aperture for video shooting. Sharp with image stabilization and the f/5 gives chances for bokeh at longer focal length. On the barrel distortion is a problem.
this is my favorite lens, and as a matter of fact I just purchased a brand new one in 2023 that I found in Japan......
Excellent review. You are a gift to the RUclips community. Thank-you.
I have 13 different Canon EF lenses including the old EF 100-300mm f5.6L. This 24-105mm is the sharpest of all of them.
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You have no idea how you have helped me so many times , sir !
had originaly ordered a 15-85 usm after being given the run-around by a seller on ebay,I got my money back added a little more and ordered this lens from b&h ive had it about 7 weeks and it has been the only lens ive put on my 700d ever since,i love it don't let the 24mm scare you,if you own an apsc camera it is plenty wide enough,and the image quality is awesome....
Thank you... I was looking for a comment on that....
What the hell is that at 0:40? An APS-C kit lens that has a red ring?
I refer you to my Photo101 videos
Christopher Frost Photography Ah, got it now. I was afraid that I'd missed something. lol
Raul Mkryan NO NoNo. MADE for full frame, but can be used on APS-C.
Hey Mate!! I have been watching your reviews for last couple of months now and I must say that you have done a pretty good job. I really like the kind of detail which you have mentioned in your reviews. Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing your reviews.
Thanks :-)
I don't why but I love this guy"s voice.
Own it.. Love it! Use it on my 7D and can't wait to try it out on the 1Dx when I get one later this year.
Watching it in 2022 and I can't believe how optics have improved since then... boi..
Would still buy it though 😅
Thank you for your excellent review
Hi Christopher, just a note to say I really like your lens reviews mostly because I like the flow - very consistent process! Thanks and don't change.......John Liu from DownUnder(Australia)
I watch nearly every review you make. you are doing great bro. however, reviewing such top line lenses make me want to cry as I can't afford them, same story for many users, I believe. keep it up !!
I've never seen an 18-55mm EF-S L series before. Well I never! (-:
Best review on this lens. Thanks Chris
Great review! I just got this lens and am loving it.
After watching Christopher’s excellent reviews, I purchased the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 STM and later a used EF 24-105mm f/4 USM (L). The EF-S in some ways out performs the (L) but overall the f/4 (L) is sharper. However, I prefer the EF-S on my Canon C100 MKII, that STM focus is church mouse quiet.
Your FF vs Crop video sample was the one I'm looking for. Thank you
Really helped me decide to actually buy the lens and I'm already enjoying it!
A great no-nonsense review.
this is the first time i see a 18-55mm with a red ring
very good explanation, very good.. I got a Canon 600D with kit lens. I would get 24-105mm but after watching this video I changed my mind and I will learn a bit more about lens and cameras since I'm new to photography. Thanks Christopher great video
Some very nice sample pics at the end.. good job.
Hear, hear ! This glass is really a gem at the price.
Very nice !
1.17 You can clearly see that the image gets brighter when you zoom out, which is a big issue in this lens for video
I always enjoy and rate these reviews.
Excellent review
As usual, a useful review. Love your channel.
18-55 L ring beautiful LMAO
Video from Cardiff Castle :) into Queen Street
Finally a review on it with a crop sensor
I just realized after watching so many reviews from this dude that i wasn’t subscribed, what a pity, ain’t it mate?
Great post! As usual, I'm quite a few years late here... Mine came just the other day (quickly followed by my 55-250; the only lens left on my wish list is the 70-200 f/4). With just a few test shots on my 7D Mk II, I'm really happy with what I've seen. Haven't yet put it on my 1DX Mk III, but really looking forward to putting this lens through its paces.
Thankyou for this video tutorial I bought this lens due to it`s price at the time but have since discovered it is part of the bundle pack that Canon gave out with the 6D ( I purchased the lens and my 6D seorately) so not really knowing what this lens was for I have to say it was the BEST accidental purchase I`ve ever made and I have now found I grab this one over my 200mm Unless I am shooting a concert or something in low light .. I love this lens and I never leave home without it .. I have discovered as well the photos are brighter on my 1500D than the 6D but I still would not part with my 6D .. It`s extremely useful as it can be used on both my APSC camera which I use if I`m just out and about but when doing photography for Clients I grab my 6D so it`s nice to know that I can add this lens and my 35mm lens and I am set for the day .. my poor 200mm lens hasn`t seen the light of day since I bought this 2 years ago
I am extremely pleased with my 24-105mm
just picked one up for $300 thoroughly impressed!
Wonderful review Christopher! Once again, a brilliant, informative and well explained video. Thanks!
I'm looking to get a Canon 60D at Christmas, and then hopefully get saving and buy this lens! What are your opinion on the Canon 24-70 F/4?
Thanks! Don't bother with the 24-70 f/4, it's a great lens but a complete rip off. For less money you can get the Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 VC USD. At f/4 it has the same image quality, and it even goes down to f/2.8 if you need. But your Canon 60D is an APS-C camera, so you might be slightly better suited with a fast 17-50mm lens, like the Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM, or the Sigma 17-50mm OS HSM - you get much wider angles.
Brilliant. Thank you for that information! Money is of course an issue, which is why I'm looking at the 24-105 F/4. I've seen them for about £400-700 on ebay. Looking at Sigma, it's the cheapest, but having 105mm compared to 50mm as a maximum zoom range, I personally think is better than letting myself be won over by the fact it goes to 17 instead of 24. I'd love to go full frame with something like the 6D, however money is not quite up there. Thank you though, it's a great help having such informative and quick replies.
what?! when did the 18-55mm get a red ring?!
Excellent review , as normal. Bought one, love it, great lens.
Hi Chris..always enjoy your reviews. Not sure if you've done a review on a canon 24-70 F4 IS....if not...would you be able to? There is not alot of formal review on this lens..and it seems to be a really good lens, almost up to par with the 2.8 ii version. Atleast that is what other people say...thanks
I have just bought one of these for my 40D, and it looks like it will be great. I find 20mm to wide enough so I'm not bothered about the extra 4mm.
Thank you for your review Christopher. We are new to photography here in Canada and we were advised to purchase this lens or the Cannon 24 - 70 mm USM lens for a bit more money. Your video review was very informative.
Hey Chris, I am fan of you, you may know by now. And I love photography as a hobby. I'd also like to thank you for you've answered a lot of irrelevant and boring questions I've put before you so far. That shows you're a Godly person. Though it still may not be my capability to purchase one but if I'm a general type of photographer with no specific strains or restrictions to stay with. What would you suggest me to get if I'm stuck between Canon 24-105 f/4 and 70-200 f/? Both IS and older versions. My body is a Canon 200d with no wish to upgrade.
Cardiff - Wales, i used took a photo on the castle there, it's really nice.
But you do get changes in light levels when you zoom
No. That's why it's called f/4 and not f/4-5.6 etc.
thanks for the review i already got my 24-105mm f4l in my own 60d...
I am receiving mine today and I am going to have it on my new 70D
Cool! Now you know how well it will perform on your new APS-C camera :-) Have you thought about pairing it up with an ultra wide angle zoom lens, to get those wide angles?
yes, I have a Sigma 10-20mm already Christopher Frost Photography
It’s this a good lens for full body photos indoors with little space ? I also have the 70d
It is really good review, many thanks!
Planing to buy canon 90d, should i take the 18-135mm is usm or this 24-105mm f4 one?
I have this lens and the only thing I don't like about it is the LOUD IS when shooting video. The mic really picks up the IS and it's really annoying. But if you're using background music for your video, then it's all good.
Don't you turn off IS when the camera is on a tripod?
Excellent reviews!
Very nice review, thanks a lot!
Full frame camels?
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😂 this comment is awesome!
I have this lens, and I like it, but I wish it were at least 24-120. I also like a little wider than 24, so I just added a Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM to my bag. Love it.
+Jeff Liss The Nion one is 24-120 - but as a result it's not as sharp as this Canon lens. Personally, I'd rather have the extra image quality
16-35 f4 is is an extremely good lens
Almost went with that but chose the sigma 35mm 1.4 art
Nice review, thanks for video!
Thanks for the Review of this Fine Lens...
24-105mm f4 L lens on a full frame camera and on a APSC Canon camera this lens is lens is 38-165mm F4. All full frame lenses on a APSC camera you have to times it by 1.6 to know your zoom range. APSC lenses don't have red rings on them they normally have a silver ring maybe a gold ring. I sold off my last Canon 7D with having both sizes of lenses with crop size lenses and full frame lenses and now i'm only using full frame lenses. All Canon full frame 35mm lenses will click strait on a eos 35mm film camera and they do work very well together. I use all my same lenses on both of my Canon 5D Mark iii and my old eos 300 film camera Witch i still use today and my Sony NEX VG900E video camera with an adaptor witch uses EF lenses on it witch the video camera is full frame as well.
Good on Ya Buddy, another nice Review, Thank You...
Thanks for all information .
Great review!
Inspired my camera lense choices, recently into photography but these lenses are great second hand value. P.S. you don't or didn't live in Cardiff?
Nice lens I have just bought these lens Absolute amazing.
Thank's dude! Good work!
nice review ., it helps me alot
Photo quality on the 60d is great
Was watching this and thinking "This seems like a nice lens" then all of a sudden "OH MY GOD IT'S CARDIFF I'VE BEEN THERE!" :P Anyways great review as always, I'll most likely get the 6D with this lens to counter my 600D with the 11-16 F2.8 sigma. Thanks!
Would love to see a comparison with this and the Sigma 24-105.
I have this lens. Got it for Christmas, but haven't fully used it yet. Waiting for spring. It's heavy
Wow 👍 thank u so much . It was the best review I've ever seen . Is it okay if I use this lense with canon 600d 😳?
Every Canon lens made since 1987 will work on the Canon 600D, or any other Canon APS-C Digital SLR.
Thank you for another excellent review!
great review. thanks
I finally invested in this lens, thanks in part to you...
A cool secondhand one at that as the price was a steal ! mines has been used and abused. Nevertheless, it works a treat in daylight. Not bad in lowlight, however I need more.
What then would you suggest in this range? Of course it has to be an Canon L lens.
I have had enough of third party lens. I really can see the ( light, as it were...) difference now.
I also have a Sigma 20mm f/1.4 Art lens on my crop sensor camera.
What then, can you suggest?
I am into street shooting, indoor concerts as well as festivals ( for that I have a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 overweight lens! ) & parties are my thing, as well as portrait shooting as well.
Many thanks once again for some interesting videos.
Have a great blessed day.
It really depends on what you feel you need. Perhaps a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens might be good for you, or a nice 85mm f/1.8 or f/1.4 :-)
Christopher Frost Photography I already have a canon 50mm f/1.8.
Do I really need the 85mm on a crop factor camera? Yes, I know that it will pay dividens in the long run, but it is not vesatile for me at the moment. Besides, being another prime lens, it would be limited...Am I correct in saying so?
The other lens you mention may well be on my Xmas wish list then.
A very merry Christmas to you sir! And to all those who are reading your posts!
It might be a little limited. Perhaps an ultra wide angle lens would be fun. It really depends on what you need. Happy Christmas!
Christopher Frost Photography ultra wide..? F/2.8 of course, but what ? Say, a Canon 17-55mm for example?
Thanks again.
The 17-55 would be excellent. Seriously though - take some time out and have a think about what it is you need for your own style of photography
I don't like how you keep referring to APS/Non-full frame cameras as cheap/not as good. I use the 7D & it's served me great!! It's a great camera & has produced great images. I've had numerous shots published, I've even got 5 of my photos all printed in A2 size & framed, all on display on the walls in the cafe of my local heritage steam railway. Even in A2 size the images are all razor sharp. I watched this video to find out about the lens. As I am currently in the process of purchasing a new lens for my studio/modelling work that I've recently started in. Am choosing between 24-105L or 24-135L lens. I don't want to know about the camera bodies. I know it's going on a 7D
+Richard Harris Don't be silly. I don't refer to APS-C cameras being "cheap" or "not as good" (although in terms of image quality, they certainly are not as good as full-frame). I simply say that they are generally less expensive than full-frame cameras - which is exactly what they are, except for the Canon 7D Mark ii.
Great review. Do have future plans to demo the Tamron 150-600mm f5.0-6.3?
great review
Hi Chris.
First of all I would like to say that I really enjoy your reviews. in fact you became my first choice when locking for a review on lenses.
After watching this review I went out and almost bought the Canon 24-105 f4 L, but in the store I saw the new Sigma 24-105 f4 OS HCM. I did a little research and found out that the Sigma is getting great reviews and even considered to be better than the Canon version.
However, I would be more convinced if I saw your review for that lens.
So basically, I'm asking if you could do a review of the new Sigma 24-105 f4.
Thank you
Mika
I'm hoping to do that later next year. In the meantime, you might as well get the Sigma, I've heard it's great
Thanks for a great review. I need your advice between the two choices I have for my carry around lens. I am thinking 17-40mm f/4L and the 24-105mm f/4L. I can get both the lenses for similar price. I usually like taking Macro's, portraits and landscapes. My camera in use is Canon 70D. Help is greatly appreciated!
As always, i love your reviews. Can you review on canon ef 24-70L f2.8 ver. 2. Thanks.
nice review, thank you.