The Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM is a constant f/4 standard zoom lens for Canon EF mount cameras, covering a versatile 24–105mm focal range with built-in image stabilisation, USM autofocus, and a 77mm filter thread — a go-to allround lens for travel and everyday shooting on full-frame and APS-C DSLRs.
Key Specifications
- Focal length: 24–105mm zoom range
- Maximum aperture: f/4 constant across the full zoom range
- Lens mount: Canon EF — compatible with all Canon EF cameras
- Image stabilisation: Yes — helpful for hand-held shooting at longer focal lengths
- Autofocus motor: USM (Ultrasonic Motor) — fast, quiet, and supports full-time manual focus override
- Minimum focus distance: 0.45m
- Filter thread: 77mm
- Weight: 670g
- Aperture blades: 8
- Minimum aperture: f/22
Who is the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM for?
This lens is practically built for photographers who want one versatile zoom that covers most situations without swapping glass. The 24–105mm range gives you wide enough coverage for landscapes, interiors, and group shots at the short end, while 105mm pulls in portraits and distant subjects with pleasing compression. The constant f/4 aperture means exposure doesn't shift as you zoom — useful when shooting in mixed or tricky light. The built-in image stabilisation helps keep shots sharp when you're hand-holding in lower light or on a moving vehicle. Travel photographers in particular love this combination: one lens, one bag, less stress. It fits natively on all DSLR bodies with a Canon EF mount, from entry-level bodies right up to full-frame workhorses. If you shoot events, documentary work, or just want a reliable walkaround lens that handles everything from street scenes to family portraits, this is a strong candidate. Those who need wider maximum aperture should look at the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM, while photographers chasing maximum sharpness at a similar price point sometimes consider the Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art as a used alternative.
Buying a used Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM
Picking up this lens second-hand makes a lot of sense. It's an L-series lens built to professional standards — solid construction, smooth zoom and focus rings, and weather sealing — so used copies tend to hold up well over time. Every pre-owned lens on Camera-tweedehands.nl is individually inspected and photographed, and comes with a minimum 12 months warranty, so you know exactly what you're getting. If you already own a Canon EF-mount body, this is one of the smartest used buys in the allround zoom category.
