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Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
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Canon · RF

RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z

Released November 2023

A constant-aperture F2.8 RF-mount standard zoom with optical stabilisation, an iris ring and support for an optional power-zoom adapter.

Mount
Canon RF
Focal length
24–105 mm
Max aperture
f/2.8
Stabilisation
Yes
Weight
1,330 g

Specifications

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Optics

Lens type
Zoom
Focal length
24–105 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Optical construction
23 elements in 18 groups
Special elements
Three aspherical and four UD elements
Coatings
Air Sphere Coating; fluorine front-element coating
Diaphragm
11 blades
Angle of view
Diagonal 84°–23°20′; horizontal 74°–19°20′; vertical 53°–13°

Mount and compatibility

Mounts
Canon RF
Compatibility
Canon RF mount; Digital Camera World identifies full-frame coverage

Focus and stabilisation

Autofocus
Yes
Minimum focus distance
0.45 m
Maximum magnification
0.29×
Optical stabilisation
Yes
Autofocus detail
Two Nano USM motors and floating-focus system
Focus distance detail
Minimum focusing distance 0.45 m throughout the zoom range
Magnification detail
Maximum 0.08× at 24 mm or 0.29× at 105 mm; Digital Camera World's table incorrectly prints 0.8× at 24 mm, so the maker's 0.08× is retained
Stabilisation detail
Maker 5.5 stops on EOS R at 105 mm, CIPA yaw/pitch; coordinated lens/body stabilisation up to 8 stops on EOS R3 at 105 mm under the same test directions
Video features
Focus-breathing suppression; optional PZ-E2 power-zoom adapter is separate and required for powered zoom

Design

Dust and moisture resistant
Yes
Filter diameter
82 mm
Maximum diameter
88.5 mm
Length
199 mm
Weight
1,330 g
Controls
Iris ring and two customisable lens-function buttons; three IS modes for stationary subjects, panning or unpredictable movement
Zoom design
Fixed-length internal zoom
Weather resistance
Dust- and drip-resistant construction; no published IP rating
Weight detail
Canon Camera Museum gives approximately 1330 g; Canon Asia lists 1430 g without stating the accessory basis, and Digital Camera World gives 1350 g. Museum figure used; no inferred accessory-excluded weight
Tripod mount
Detachable without a special tool
Lens hood
EW-88E included
In the box
Lens Cap E-82 II, Lens Dust Cap RF, EW-88E hood and LZ1326 (B) bag on Canon Asia's page
Release detail
Canon Camera Museum records first marketing in November 2023; no precise retail day inferred

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Constant F2.8 aperture across 24–105 mm
  • Internal zoom maintains the lens length
  • Optical stabilisation and detachable tripod mount

Cons

  • Approximately 1330 g maker museum weight
  • Power zoom requires a separate adapter

Closest rivals

Model
MountFocal lengthMax apertureStabilisationWeightReleased
CanonRF 28–70mm F2.8 IS STM
Canon RF28–70 mmf/2.8Yes490 gSept 2024
CanonRF 24–70mm F2.8L IS USM
Canon RF24–70 mmf/2.8Yes900 gSept 2019
CanonRF 24–105mm F4L IS USM
Canon RF24–105 mmf/4Yes700 gOct 2018

Sources

  1. asia.canon/en/consumer/rf24-105mm-f-2-8l-is-usm-z/main/product
  2. global.canon/en/c-museum/product/rf531.html
  3. digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/canon-rf-24-105mm-f28l-is-usm-z-review

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