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EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM |
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Key features |
Maker: |
Canon |
Image stabilization: |
Yes |
Ultrasonic motor: |
Yes |
Short back focus: |
No |
Macro capable: |
No |
Unique features: |
L-Series |
Application: |
Pro std zoom |
Technical data |
Type: |
Zoom |
Focal length: |
24-105mm |
Frame coverage: |
Full frame |
Aperture (max/min): |
f/4 - f/22 |
Construction: |
13 groups / 18 elements |
# Diaphragm blades: |
8 |
Close focus distance: |
1.67ft / 0.45m |
Max. magnification: |
0.23 (at 105mm) |
Physical |
Max. diameter: |
3.3in / 83.5mm |
Max. length: |
4.8in / 107mm |
Weight: |
1.47lbs / 670g |
Filter diameter: |
77mm |
Accessories |
Lens hood: |
EW-83H |
Angle of view |
Horizontal: |
74° – 19°20' |
Vertical: |
53° – 13° |
Diagonal: |
84° – 23°20' |
History |
Introduced: |
October 2005[1] |
Retail info |
MSRP US$ |
1999 |
The EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS USM is a professional EF mount wide-to-telephoto zoom lens. It was introduced by Canon in 2005 to complement the well-regarded 17-40mm f/4L USM and 70-200mm f/4L USM.
The lens is often compared to the other L series zoom of comparable range, the Canon EF 24-70mm F/2.8 USM, losing 1 full stop but gaining IS in return. It also has rubber gaskets for moisture and dust protection, although this feature can only be utilized fully if you also use a weather resistant camera body. Some early production models of the lens had a flare problem (reportedly the first 10,000 batch) and Canon offered to repair them for free[2].
On a 1.6x APS camera body, this lens' field of view is equivalent to that of a 38mm - 168mm lens on a 35mm film camera; this is a very useful range, covering most normal to medium-telephoto needs.
- The lens includes sealing against dust and water, although it is not waterproof.
- It includes an 8-bladed curved diaphragm which remains nearly circular from f/4 to f/8.
- Characteristic of zoom lenses, it exhibits some barrel distortion at its shortest focal length.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM at Canon's Camera Museum
- ^ Service Notice at Canon USA site
[edit] External links
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Standard Prime |
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Macro |
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