Great review 👍 Your point about the F4 not necessarily being bad is noted. I intend to use it on the new C70 with the speed booster to make it a stop of light brighter 😁
@@zataraadventures There seems to be at least 2 versions of the 24-105 for EF mount now - I find it a little confusing. @GearFocus can you comment on which is best for video please?
The real fast lens' advantage that the f4 lens cant beat and will always lose is when shooting moving object/action/performances. One stop iso is huge in terms of noise difference.
This video aged well. I just picked one up in excellent condition with six months warranty for less than $500 for a used 5DII I also picked up recently. Amazing value for what that camera/lens combination offers for photography.
I got in a 24-70 F2.8 and the 24-104 F4 at the same time for my 6D. Tried both, the 24-70 zoom range was just wide to "a little closer" and as I was looking for a "Swiss Army lens" the 24-105 stayed and the 24-70 went back. I can see the appeal for the 24-70 F2.8 for say wedding folks but for everything else...the 24-105 takes the win. F4 isnt really an issue either when modern cameras almost have unlimited ISO to help out.
dude - i just bought the C100 Mark ii and was looking for what lens to get - after getting the canon 16 - 35mm i also bought the canon 24-105 f4 - Thank you so much for this video - u really helped me out here :D
Bought this lens in recent weeks, although I wanted the 24-70mm/2.8 L with macro but I didn't want to shell out the extra cash. Got mine for around $450. I blew the dust off my Eos Elan IIE from my University days in order to get back into it. Wanna get a 50mm/1.4, then I think I'm good until I'm ready to buy a nice digital body, thanks for the pat on the back in terms of my purchase.
The 50 1.8 is a cheaper alternative and takes great shots . I sold it and ended up getting the 1.4 later thinking there would be a substantial difference however it’s not as big a difference in quality as I thought it would be. I just picked this lens up and it’s my first l series so entry level into it is ok. I am a seasoned portrait photographer but it isn’t my main job.
Great review. This workhorse lens has worked its way back into my camera bag. On my Komodo and Z-Cam, it’s such a versatile lens, and bc of its zoom range, it often saves time on shoots where there’s no opportunity to switch out primes. But on my Canon M6 ii with a 0.71 Speedbooster, it’s really something else. First of all, the Speedbooster, as a focal reducer, takes the crop factor from 1.6x to close to full frame at 1.1x, and makes the lens closer to a true 24-105 again, as well as turning it into an f2.8. A full frame look on a small, walk-around aps-c $900 camera? I think that’s awesome.
@@kainoao2020 Full frame image from a full frame camera; apsc such as 80D does not work so well with some EF glass. For example, 85mm 1.8 works more pleasing with full frame.
I've been using this lens I bought for my Canon on a Sony A7iii with a Vello speedbooster adapter with great results. Fantastic low light results. It surprised me so much I thought it was a F1.4.
Use a Metabones speed booster on a Canon R5 in crop mode for a 24-105 f2.8 at 17 Megapixels! 😉 Then use Topaz Labs Gigapixels if you need more resolution.
@@JasonLawrenceNoel just research speed boosters on RUclips. It took me awhile to understand it also after watching quite a few videos, but that’s how we all learn. Lol 😊
I used a Canon EF 17-40mm ultra wide angle for several years, but looking for a 24-105 to add to me bag, the EF 17-40mm is good in industrial work application where I need a wide shot up close, I use a 6D body with these lens
Funnily enough, mine just arrived today! Haven't had much of a chance to do anything with it other than stick it on my 20D and take a couple of test shots, but so far so good. The AF is almost eerily silent! Really looking forward to a nice sunny day where I can take a walk and put this thing through its paces on my 7D and 1DX too. Actually, just got my 55-250 yesterday, and the 70-200 f/4 is on my wish list to get, probably before the end of the year.
I use mft cameras with a speedbooster and I was looking for the best options in the market. This one might be the killer combination. That 24-105 F4 turning into a 17-75 F2.8. Great and precise video, liked and suscribed.
Personally I never want or use viewing angles wider than 35 or 40mm on full frame so the 24-105 has been great on my crop body. The FF equiv is perfect for me since it would cover 36 to 157.5mm or 55 degree horizontal angle of view to around 13 degrees. The center sharpness is accentuated on the crop bodies by dropping the softer edges on the first edition whereas the second has reduced peak sharpness in the center but is more evenly sharp across the entire frame. As long as the weight and size are no problem, its a great do it all lens for aps-c and 35mm frames.
I'm new to the photography game and the 2 I use the most, are the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM and the EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM. I just bought the Rokinon 14mm F2.8 and will be looking into this lens next.
IIRC I paid c. EUR 1200,- when it was just released - paid another EUR 250,- on an IS repair with CPS - that did not fix the issue, however I agree it is a good lens. Not my best value for money though after it was turned into a mass produced kit lens and after repair cost :) at the current rate it is a steal.
i have this lenses but i have never liked it. because i didn't know how to use it. o bought it back in 2012 it has just sat there i may have used it 5 times. i thought i wanted to do photography but i found the lenses to be boring. i got it with the canon 5d mark ii... the lenses and the camera have sat for all that time, now I am out taking photos and ready to put this to the test... I still dont know what i am doing but its gonna be fun learning.
Everything this gentleman just said in this video is true. Simply without a doubt the best lens that canon offers. Great job very informative video 👍 Thank you !!
Just bought a 6D Mk2 body today. I was using Tamron lenses on my crop sensor 60d for years. Well that’s not going to work. Kit lens notwithstanding, I need a small form factor lens vs my 70-200 Canon lens. I have a nifty fifty which is the best cheap lens ever. I’m learning that the 24-105 might do the trick. Yes?
My Canon 100-400 II with the 1.4 extender on a Canon 90D for Wildlife shots. I do have the 24-0105 Mk I but don't understand the Macro function of the lens.
Nice video with good information for all the newbie photographers, the L glass is nice and a zoom is a go to for many jobs, however I use a Tamron 28 to 75 which is 2.8 all the way through and the reason I do that is because I like to keep money in my bank not in my camera bag so I don’t like to shell out all my hard earned cash on the most expensive lenses, if I can use Tamron!
That was the first lens I bought to go with my 10D because I couldn't afford anything better. It's a great lens, but it kind of needs the extra aperture because it hasn't got IS, so you'll need the extra light just to deal with camera shake. That being said, there's a reason why it's so well-loved and I'm probably going to miss it some days. But, having switched to a FF sensor and having IS on most of my other lenses, it's kind of hard to justify keeping it around.
Lens is not bad. I've selled one just a day ago. Great stabilizer. good focal range. I was using it on a full frame. But... image quality isn't very good at f4. You will get strong distortion on f 24 - 35 focal range. Bokeh is pretty ugly and it looks cheap and non cinematic. This lens is also dark, closer to like 5.6 compared to other f4 lenses.
I’ve had this lens for awhile now and was wondering if anyone else has had issues with it not being tack sharp. I’ve had it looked at at my local camera shop and they told me the lense was ok. I shoot mainly portraits and notice faces sometimes are not tack sharp like they should be.
I can think of one downside to this lens: big and heavy. However, I do use it almost exclusively on my Canon 6D. On my Canon RP, it is too big for the mirrorless camera. So I use the Canon f3.5-5.6/28-135 IS instead.
I don’t know why anybody would be excited to be limited to F4? For all the various photos it covers? What about bokeh? shallow depth of field,throwing subjects out of focus on purpose. Selective focus to only have the subject in sharp focus and everything else fall out of focus on purpose! It seems like being stuck at F4 although convenient, really limits your creative possibilities because you can’t go down to a very shallow depth of field which is a quite a pleasing look!
There is a slight increase in sharpness and overall performance like AF on the Version II. Either are great, but we would lean towards V II if your budget allows. Here are available listings which come and go. www.gearfocus.com/products/canon-24-105-f4-usm-ii-l-mint-condition-5720
Thanks for your videos. Could you help me with this one : Canon ef 50 mm f/1.4 usm vs canon ef 85 mm f/1.8 usm (in my range of budget)? Which one do you recommend for pictures of people dancing or any occasion indoor in a low light conditions?
How is it with using light from a window source with reflectors ? I just go the canon r6 max III . Getting likely this lens a bit later but I hope it will suit my needs.mof course I want to learn video with it also
Really awesome review! I have a question, how is the Autofocus noise? Is it loud enough to be picked up by a mic mounted on top, like a vlog style thing?
Might consider this lens after your presentation. My go-to lens for photos and vid work is my Canon 16-35 1:2.8 L II. A great lens and I rarely use anything else unless necessary. Only issue is a slight distortion around the edge when shooting wide. It can stretch the subject at the extreme edges of the frame.
If you frame it properly, you can get some nice wide looking angles at 24mm. There are times where I wish I could go just a little wider so if I were you, I’d keep that 16-35.
So this is just a kit lens i wanted a lens that can do everything i have a canon 80d and I want a very good lens for that camera and I'm going to buy the 50mm for 125 so please tell me about the canon 24-70 lens as well
I have used the RF 24-105. It’s a very nice lens. If having control rings is important than it would be a good option. At GearFocus we are all about saving money though. So for us, the advantages of the RF version are out weighed by the cost.
Nice! Hello, I have a plan to buy a lens for my canon 6d. Could you recommend 24-105 F4 or 17-40 F4 prefer? in terms of sharpness and softness of the image?
Both will be around the same image quality. It’s really dependent on what you’ll use it for. Do you need the super wide angle or something like real estate or architecture? If not, personally I think the 24-105 is the way to go
I'm shifting from a C300 to Sony's A7s III, sold all the gear except the 24-105 L USM II. With Sony's low light capability, I'm very tempted to just keep the 24-105 and using Sigma's adapter...any thoughts on viability of that plan. I've loved that 24-105 and hate shelling out big for a 24-70 Sigma or Sony 24-70 when I have a great lens sitting here.
We shot Sony for year but almost always paired it with Canon glass. It’s definitely a viable option, unless you need AF. It’s been a while since we’ve used Sony’s so hopefully that’s improved, but it was pretty bad before
That sky shot at 3:00 is insane. Either that photo is edited, or that is one hell of an amazing sensor. Been using this lens for 10 years, and yeah the aperture is the main issue, followed by sharpness and distortion. Having a prime lens like the thrifty 50mm f1.8 is a incredibly complementary lens, at least for photography.
It’s edited, but only in Lightroom. There’s no compositing or photoshopping done. I believe my settings were F/4.0, ISO 3200, Shutter 15 or 20 seconds. Shot on the EOS R.
The original V1 version of this lens is not very good lol. It’s extremely soft and doesn’t render much detail. I had the original and the v2, the v2 was much much sharper.
I often read that it is a problem, when the lens is zoomt in that the tubus is zomming in or out by it's own if the camera is not perfectly horizontal. Is that true?
so for my 80d i need to get the 24mm pancake lens 55-250 lens the 10-18 lens i already have the 50mm 1.8 and get the 24-105 and the 24-70? or just get lenses for 80d and not use full frame lenses on a aps-c crop sensor camera
Personally, investing in full frame lenses makes more sense to me, since you'll be able to use them if you ever upgrade to a full frame camera. You can use them on the APS-C sensor as well!
@@GearFocusdo you use the zoom as well or using it causes unclear shot i mean i know it's 24-105.. would the image or video be compromise if i did 35mm or even 50mm? or i can take sharp crisp results ?
@@GearFocus gotchu, i am trying to shoot this beverage energy drink commercial getting into color grading and transitions.. i have so much to learn .. sometimes my questions tend to come off really dumb for some people yet you were really helpful ♥️. Thanks man you deserve 1M subs already 🤍
Our website has plenty of lenses in these price ranges! www.gearfocus.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwiOCgBhAgEiwAjv5whFVqroq4WWvtYUVyhs2mhIYcWdNLDu_rwaGYIeXVXsN8YcsVgOobjRoC9I8QAvD_BwE
How is this lens good?! I remembered the old days when my fellow photographer bought the 5d2 they all sold this kit lens at very low price.... Small aperture, soft at all focal length are what they all complained
Great review 👍 Your point about the F4 not necessarily being bad is noted. I intend to use it on the new C70 with the speed booster to make it a stop of light brighter 😁
Will definitely be interested in seeing the C70 in action!!
@@GearFocus were you talking about version 1 or v2 of this lens?
@@zataraadventures There seems to be at least 2 versions of the 24-105 for EF mount now - I find it a little confusing. @GearFocus can you comment on which is best for video please?
“Those people are stupid and don’t know what they’re talking about.” I like dis review.
But what does he really think?
Seriously, with 4-stop IS, it's actually better in low light than a 2.8 with no IS.
@@timothylatour4977 Not if both are on a tripod.
@@oo0Spyder0oo True.
@@timothylatour4977 Exactly
The real fast lens' advantage that the f4 lens cant beat and will always lose is when shooting moving object/action/performances. One stop iso is huge in terms of noise difference.
This video aged well.
I just picked one up in excellent condition with six months warranty for less than $500 for a used 5DII I also picked up recently. Amazing value for what that camera/lens combination offers for photography.
That’s a steal!
I got in a 24-70 F2.8 and the 24-104 F4 at the same time for my 6D. Tried both, the 24-70 zoom range was just wide to "a little closer" and as I was looking for a "Swiss Army lens" the 24-105 stayed and the 24-70 went back. I can see the appeal for the 24-70 F2.8 for say wedding folks but for everything else...the 24-105 takes the win. F4 isnt really an issue either when modern cameras almost have unlimited ISO to help out.
Agreed! Such a versatile lens for so many applications. Plenty of bokeh, especially at 105mm of course.
dude - i just bought the C100 Mark ii and was looking for what lens to get - after getting the canon 16 - 35mm i also bought the canon 24-105 f4 - Thank you so much for this video - u really helped me out here :D
Bought this lens in recent weeks, although I wanted the 24-70mm/2.8 L with macro but I didn't want to shell out the extra cash. Got mine for around $450. I blew the dust off my Eos Elan IIE from my University days in order to get back into it. Wanna get a 50mm/1.4, then I think I'm good until I'm ready to buy a nice digital body, thanks for the pat on the back in terms of my purchase.
The 50 1.8 is a cheaper alternative and takes great shots . I sold it and ended up getting the 1.4 later thinking there would be a substantial difference however it’s not as big a difference in quality as I thought it would be. I just picked this lens up and it’s my first l series so entry level into it is ok. I am a seasoned portrait photographer but it isn’t my main job.
Great review. This workhorse lens has worked its way back into my camera bag. On my Komodo and Z-Cam, it’s such a versatile lens, and bc of its zoom range, it often saves time on shoots where there’s no opportunity to switch out primes.
But on my Canon M6 ii with a 0.71 Speedbooster, it’s really something else. First of all, the Speedbooster, as a focal reducer, takes the crop factor from 1.6x to close to full frame at 1.1x, and makes the lens closer to a true 24-105 again, as well as turning it into an f2.8. A full frame look on a small, walk-around aps-c $900 camera? I think that’s awesome.
Thanks for your comment and we love it on the Komodo as well!
Thank you for the review on this specific lens.
I just ordered this lens this morning. Got it for $529 out the door.
I got it for 290€ which is about 350$ :))
Where did you buy it from for that much?
Got them second hand for 270$
love this lens its my go to for general photography/Landscapes. (canon 5D Mk III)
We use the 24-105 with our C200 for live events all of the time because it is so versatile.
I use this lens on an 80D, works like a charm.
Although the crop does hinder me in taking wide shots.
I plan on using it in my 80D still kinda new to photography, what do you mean by crop hindering you ?
@@kainoao2020 Full frame image from a full frame camera; apsc such as 80D does not work so well with some EF glass. For example, 85mm 1.8 works more pleasing with full frame.
I've been using this lens I bought for my Canon on a Sony A7iii with a Vello speedbooster adapter with great results. Fantastic low light results. It surprised me so much I thought it was a F1.4.
Did the speedbooster bring your focal range wider and lower the aperture? If so can you confirm whether you got f/2.8?
@@marlonksasman Sorry. I kinda got away from photography at that level so I can't really provide the info you're looking for.
Use a Metabones speed booster on a Canon R5 in crop mode for a 24-105 f2.8 at 17 Megapixels! 😉 Then use Topaz Labs Gigapixels if you need more resolution.
I so want to understand this but alas I am a noob
@@JasonLawrenceNoel just research speed boosters on RUclips. It took me awhile to understand it also after watching quite a few videos, but that’s how we all learn. Lol 😊
I used a Canon EF 17-40mm ultra wide angle for several years, but looking for a 24-105 to add to me bag, the EF 17-40mm is good in industrial work application where I need a wide shot up close, I use a 6D body with these lens
24-105 is my go to lens as well!
Funnily enough, mine just arrived today! Haven't had much of a chance to do anything with it other than stick it on my 20D and take a couple of test shots, but so far so good. The AF is almost eerily silent! Really looking forward to a nice sunny day where I can take a walk and put this thing through its paces on my 7D and 1DX too. Actually, just got my 55-250 yesterday, and the 70-200 f/4 is on my wish list to get, probably before the end of the year.
I use mft cameras with a speedbooster and I was looking for the best options in the market. This one might be the killer combination. That 24-105 F4 turning into a 17-75 F2.8. Great and precise video, liked and suscribed.
I’ve seen a lot of people using the speed boosters and EF lenses with great results! That extra stop of light gained is massively beneficial
It actually becomes an f2.5 with the speedbooster if you go with the XL Version.
Love this, the exact comment I was looking for
Thank you for the insight! Great video
I want to buy this for my Canon 80D. Is it a good decision? Please lemme know
Personally I never want or use viewing angles wider than 35 or 40mm on full frame so the 24-105 has been great on my crop body. The FF equiv is perfect for me since it would cover 36 to 157.5mm or 55 degree horizontal angle of view to around 13 degrees. The center sharpness is accentuated on the crop bodies by dropping the softer edges on the first edition whereas the second has reduced peak sharpness in the center but is more evenly sharp across the entire frame. As long as the weight and size are no problem, its a great do it all lens for aps-c and 35mm frames.
I use it on a FS5 with Speedbooster. I even dont have any E-Mount lens :-)
I'm new to the photography game and the 2 I use the most, are the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM and the EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM. I just bought the Rokinon 14mm F2.8 and will be looking into this lens next.
This on the BM 6k turns into a 38 - 168 mm lens. I have it and the Sigma 18-35. So that is one killer range for 2 lens to cover
IIRC I paid c. EUR 1200,- when it was just released - paid another EUR 250,- on an IS repair with CPS - that did not fix the issue, however I agree it is a good lens. Not my best value for money though after it was turned into a mass produced kit lens and after repair cost :) at the current rate it is a steal.
Just invested in the RF version of this lens! Can’t wait to get started. Great content would love a comparison between the Ef and Rf versions.
We have that one too!!
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i have this lenses but i have never liked it. because i didn't know how to use it. o bought it back in 2012 it has just sat there i may have used it 5 times. i thought i wanted to do photography but i found the lenses to be boring. i got it with the canon 5d mark ii... the lenses and the camera have sat for all that time, now I am out taking photos and ready to put this to the test... I still dont know what i am doing but its gonna be fun learning.
Everything this gentleman just said in this video is true. Simply without a doubt the best lens that canon offers. Great job very informative video 👍
Thank you !!
Just bought a 6D Mk2 body today. I was using Tamron lenses on my crop sensor 60d for years. Well that’s not going to work. Kit lens notwithstanding, I need a small form factor lens vs my 70-200 Canon lens. I have a nifty fifty which is the best cheap lens ever. I’m learning that the 24-105 might do the trick. Yes?
My Canon 100-400 II with the 1.4 extender on a Canon 90D for Wildlife shots. I do have the 24-0105 Mk I but don't understand the Macro function of the lens.
Nice video with good information for all the newbie photographers, the L glass is nice and a zoom is a go to for many jobs, however I use a Tamron 28 to 75 which is 2.8 all the way through and the reason I do that is because I like to keep money in my bank not in my camera bag so I don’t like to shell out all my hard earned cash on the most expensive lenses, if I can use Tamron!
That was the first lens I bought to go with my 10D because I couldn't afford anything better. It's a great lens, but it kind of needs the extra aperture because it hasn't got IS, so you'll need the extra light just to deal with camera shake.
That being said, there's a reason why it's so well-loved and I'm probably going to miss it some days. But, having switched to a FF sensor and having IS on most of my other lenses, it's kind of hard to justify keeping it around.
Lens is not bad. I've selled one just a day ago. Great stabilizer. good focal range. I was using it on a full frame. But... image quality isn't very good at f4. You will get strong distortion on f 24 - 35 focal range. Bokeh is pretty ugly and it looks cheap and non cinematic. This lens is also dark, closer to like 5.6 compared to other f4 lenses.
Hi Konan, and which lens do you bought instead? greetings
@@GruBerry-Weddings Sigma 24 105 Old much better choise
Nice video dude 👍
Keep on posting
By the way im from India 😎😎
I’ve had this lens for awhile now and was wondering if anyone else has had issues with it not being tack sharp. I’ve had it looked at at my local camera shop and they told me the lense was ok. I shoot mainly portraits and notice faces sometimes are not tack sharp like they should be.
Not the sharpest lens, BUT, always step down a bit on the aperture for sharpest. On this lens try f5.6
So just got this lens as a video first lens on my 90d. Any tips on using it?
I plan to combo this lens with an R7 doing mostly basketball photography... Can't go wrong
I love my 24-105 f/4 L lens
I can think of one downside to this lens: big and heavy. However, I do use it almost exclusively on my Canon 6D. On my Canon RP, it is too big for the mirrorless camera. So I use the Canon f3.5-5.6/28-135 IS instead.
I don’t know why anybody would be excited to be limited to F4? For all the various photos it covers? What about bokeh? shallow depth of field,throwing subjects out of focus on purpose.
Selective focus to only have the subject in sharp focus and everything else fall out of focus on purpose! It seems like being stuck at F4 although convenient, really limits your creative possibilities because you can’t go down to a very shallow depth of field which is a quite a pleasing look!
photography isn't all about bokeh imo
i am so lucky i just got into videography and my sister just happen to have this lens with the 80D laying around xD
Thanks for good review. My question is, can this compete with EF 24-70mm I also love to do both for video and photographer, which one should I go
We actually prefer this over the 24-70. The ability to go to 105 for slightly more reach has proved to be very useful
Thanks for the movie. I agree with your opinion. This is a really great lens.
Do you Think using this Lens with M50 Mark ii with a cânon adaptar is a good kit? does it affect image quality?
Hi, Dan. Great review.
What is the difference between version I and II of this lens? I Used C100 mk2.
Which lens should i get?
Thanks
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There is a slight increase in sharpness and overall performance like AF on the Version II. Either are great, but we would lean towards V II if your budget allows. Here are available listings which come and go. www.gearfocus.com/products/canon-24-105-f4-usm-ii-l-mint-condition-5720
@@GearFocus
thanks for your quick and precise answer
I wanted to know if I really need a sdxcII card for my Canon 6D camera, or could I just use any sd card.
Thanks for your videos. Could you help me with this one :
Canon ef 50 mm f/1.4 usm vs canon ef 85 mm f/1.8 usm (in my range of budget)?
Which one do you recommend for pictures of people dancing or any occasion indoor in a low light conditions?
How is it with using light from a window source with reflectors ? I just go the canon r6 max III . Getting likely this lens a bit later but I hope it will suit my needs.mof course I want to learn video with it also
Really awesome review! I have a question, how is the Autofocus noise? Is it loud enough to be picked up by a mic mounted on top, like a vlog style thing?
We’ve never noticed it 🤷🏻♂️
you should tell if this is mark1 or mark2 version!
Might consider this lens after your presentation. My go-to lens for photos and vid work is my Canon 16-35 1:2.8 L II. A great lens and I rarely use anything else unless necessary. Only issue is a slight distortion around the edge when shooting wide. It can stretch the subject at the extreme edges of the frame.
If you frame it properly, you can get some nice wide looking angles at 24mm.
There are times where I wish I could go just a little wider so if I were you, I’d keep that 16-35.
So this is just a kit lens i wanted a lens that can do everything i have a canon 80d and I want a very good lens for that camera and I'm going to buy the 50mm for 125 so please tell me about the canon 24-70 lens as well
$750 for new or $500 for used? Recommended?
Have you tried the new rf lens? I haven't seen a comparison, but the RF is tempting
I have used the RF 24-105. It’s a very nice lens. If having control rings is important than it would be a good option.
At GearFocus we are all about saving money though. So for us, the advantages of the RF version are out weighed by the cost.
Nice!
Hello, I have a plan to buy a lens for my canon 6d. Could you recommend 24-105 F4 or 17-40 F4 prefer? in terms of sharpness and softness of the image?
Both will be around the same image quality. It’s really dependent on what you’ll use it for. Do you need the super wide angle or something like real estate or architecture? If not, personally I think the 24-105 is the way to go
@@GearFocus ohh thank you ... my need is only for wedding photos and pre-wedding photos, but for now maybe it's mostly for indoor wedding photos.
@@ekosetyawan2087 definitely go 24-105. The super wide will be unflattering for pics of people
@@GearFocus oh okay, okay.. thank you for the advice bro,
Canon noob here. Will this work on an SL3? Google isn’t super helpful and I am confused 😂
Totally agreed
Good day! How's the "light loss" when zooming in from 24-105? Is it noticeable?
There is none. It is a constant f4.
Hi i want to use this lens for weddings indoors and group shots will it work
Planning on buying the Pocket 4K with the Metabones XL and this lens. Anyone using that combo?
I’ve seen loads of people doing that. Gets that extra stop of light past f4 too!
Nice 👍i us eos rf 24-70mm 2.8
Thats another great lens!
I'm shifting from a C300 to Sony's A7s III, sold all the gear except the 24-105 L USM II. With Sony's low light capability, I'm very tempted to just keep the 24-105 and using Sigma's adapter...any thoughts on viability of that plan. I've loved that 24-105 and hate shelling out big for a 24-70 Sigma or Sony 24-70 when I have a great lens sitting here.
We shot Sony for year but almost always paired it with Canon glass. It’s definitely a viable option, unless you need AF. It’s been a while since we’ve used Sony’s so hopefully that’s improved, but it was pretty bad before
@@GearFocus Well, AF is a must, I wonder if anyone has tried the MC11 with the 24-105 second generation (both adapter and lens bios updated)
How good is this lens on canon apsc especially for portraits..
On the GH5 with the Metabones Speedbooster XL it becomes an f2.5
Would these lens work well on a Canon 600D?
Hi! Great video. How would this work on a Canon 90D (crop sensor)? And how does it compare to a Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Lens?
I bought this Canon 24-105 L IS USM lens on my Canon 90D.
Are you reviewing the second model?
I heard that this lens IS can make noise - anyone having experience with this, when using external audio(shotgun+Microport fx)?? i have a canon c100ii
Hell I think its great lens for what it is. Price and Quality Ratio is high. Do you think it stacks up well vs a Sigma counter part?
It’s tough to say. Would depend on the scenario. FWIW, we use the sigma 35 F1.4 as a secondary lens to this one.
That sky shot at 3:00 is insane. Either that photo is edited, or that is one hell of an amazing sensor.
Been using this lens for 10 years, and yeah the aperture is the main issue, followed by sharpness and distortion. Having a prime lens like the thrifty 50mm f1.8 is a incredibly complementary lens, at least for photography.
It’s edited, but only in Lightroom. There’s no compositing or photoshopping done.
I believe my settings were F/4.0, ISO 3200, Shutter 15 or 20 seconds. Shot on the EOS R.
Hi! Is this lens still relevant today? Is it a good pair with my Canon EOS 90D? I'm thinking of buying one. Thanks for the help!
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I just used mine yesterday! It’s still a great lens!
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The original V1 version of this lens is not very good lol. It’s extremely soft and doesn’t render much detail. I had the original and the v2, the v2 was much much sharper.
I often read that it is a problem, when the lens is zoomt in that the tubus is zomming in or out by it's own if the camera is not perfectly horizontal. Is that true?
The only times that happens to me is when the lens is vertical. But that can be fixed with the tightening of some screws
@@GearFocus Thank you for the quick answer.
so for my 80d i need to get the 24mm pancake lens 55-250 lens the 10-18 lens i already have the 50mm 1.8 and get the 24-105 and the 24-70? or just get lenses for 80d and not use full frame lenses on a aps-c crop sensor camera
Personally, investing in full frame lenses makes more sense to me, since you'll be able to use them if you ever upgrade to a full frame camera. You can use them on the APS-C sensor as well!
@@GearFocus so what you think about the 16-35
Curious to see this lens on the new viltrox ef to rf speedbooster paired with the R5
Thanks
Would you recommend this for handheld shooting with a C100 Mark 1? Great video btw :)
Yes we would! The IS makes handheld a lot easier
Can this lens alone be used for weddings without anything else
I do it all the time!!
Hello where I can I get this lens for 300 to 500dollars am seeing it on Amazon for 700 tops
Is this v1 or v2? Which one should I go for?
This is version 1
Was it hard to do astrophotography with this lens due to the aperture?
Not at all. The ISO gain on modern cameras does a pretty good job of reducing noise! Cheers!
Corporate corners! 😁
If you know, you know
I agree!!! if you have a sigma art 18 35 sell it and thank us later!
What is the sensor size of your BlackMagic?
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K is a Super35 sensor
I have a real problem with this lens...it looks like all my pics are not sharp...???
You mentioned you can find this lens on line for 4 or 500? We’re everything I see on this lens is 9 to 1000$
Are you looking at the RF mount or EF mount version?
@@GearFocus EF L series
@@stephenbowden9843 make sure those prices are for just the lens. They go for $300 all day long
@@GearFocus That’s simply not true-send me the link
so have you tried the USM II version
We have not used the USM II version. this is a version I. We are working on getting the RF 24-105 in to do a comparison.
Is this lens as sharp as an iPhone lens in daylight photography
iPhones and dedicated cameras honestly cannot be compared. With that being said, this lens will look better than anything you’ll shoot on an iPhone.
Not really a great photography lens though, IMO.... Definitely seems nice for video though
Is this worth it if I see one for $350?
We would say so!
is it good also for product videography ?
Yes. Absolutely! I use it all the time
@@GearFocusdo you use the zoom as well or using it causes unclear shot i mean i know it's 24-105.. would the image or video be compromise if i did 35mm or even 50mm? or i can take sharp crisp results ?
@@Abdulrahman-tc6vq you will get sharp shots regardless of which focal length you are using.
@@GearFocus gotchu, i am trying to shoot this beverage energy drink commercial getting into color grading and transitions.. i have so much to learn .. sometimes my questions tend to come off really dumb for some people yet you were really helpful ♥️. Thanks man you deserve 1M subs already 🤍
@@Abdulrahman-tc6vq thank you! We hope to continue to educate and provide a great service in the future. And also, 1M subs would be nice ;)
Where exactly did you see this lens for $500?
Our website has plenty of lenses in these price ranges! www.gearfocus.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwiOCgBhAgEiwAjv5whFVqroq4WWvtYUVyhs2mhIYcWdNLDu_rwaGYIeXVXsN8YcsVgOobjRoC9I8QAvD_BwE
@@GearFocus Ah! :)
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Is this lens good on an eos rp?
It gets used on my EOS R all the time, so I'd say the RP will be just fine
@@GearFocus ok, thanks. I got the adapter and found this lens for really cheap, and that was the last thing holding me back from buying it
A few people sans feet in some images….
Can you give me some lens please
I think it's one of the worst lens I've ever owned. Sigma and Tamron so much sharper
"$4 or 500 online." ha ha. not in 2023.
What you mean
You're dead wrong on the price. Worst product review I have seen in a long time.
This is a Mark I version of this lens. Not the Mark II, which is going for more.
How is this lens good?! I remembered the old days when my fellow photographer bought the 5d2 they all sold this kit lens at very low price.... Small aperture, soft at all focal length are what they all complained