Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM lens review with samples
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
- I reckon there will always be some kind of market for Digital SLRs, but mirrorless cameras are undoubtedly the future: so, I'm very excited to be testing out my first Canon RF camera lens, for their new EOS R full-frame mirrorless cameras: an update of their perennial favourite 24-105mm f/4 model. Let's see how well it works.
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This lens will /not/ work on digital SLR cameras, or Canon EOS M cameras - only Canon EOS R system cameras.
All sample pictures taken by me on a Canon EOS R camera.
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Genuinely I love that any time I want to research a lens a Christopher frost video is ALWAYS at the top and the familiarity has made me think “I hope Christopher made a video about this lens” and not once have I been disappointed! You’re doing photography Jesus’ work Christopher ❤️
Me too! It’s very handy
The only lens reviews I trust, thanks again Chris :)
Totally agree. Looking forward to more reviews..
That's 100% true bro❤️
I have to agree with you!
Exactly! And that is why I signed up to his Patreon account for monthly donation. I really appreciate the work that he puts into his reviews. He addresses the new versions AND the old versions to help us make our lens buying decisions. Love it!!
Some nice taste in movies i see. Any film made by Neil Breen is a masterpiece of entertainment!
Pure Breenius.
1:44 8:29 I love these pictures, beautiful landscape.
I am using my "old" EF glas with the EF-2-RF mount adapter with the control ring. So I have this feature also to my "old" EF and EF-S lenses. They are working pretty well on my EOS RP and R7. And my EF L lenses are performing very good on the R mirrorless system with the adapter. Thank you for your work for testing all this (for me Canon) lenses!!!
The only truly unbiased review that mentioned the hazy image quality when close to minimum focus distance wide open (and up to about 1 meter focus distance in my experience) Subscribed immediately!
Chris, I love listening to your English. You choose nice words with very nice vocabulary. Your accent also sounds beautiful.
The fact every image in this review was taken with a "kit" lens demonstrates just how versatile this lens is. Honestly beautiful bokeh from an f/4 zoom.
dude, L lens's are NOT "kit" lens's.
@@beezymeech what do you call a lens that’s bundled with a camera body at a discount? I believe the overwhelming majority of photographers would call that…a “kit lens”. Haha the EF and RF 24-105 lenses have often been referred to as kit lenses for professional and semi professional bodies. I got my RF 24-105 included with my EOS R.
@@kevindiossi The STM ones are the kit lenses, they cost $300. This one costs $1300.
the best lenses review on the youtube!! with love from Greece!! i have this lens! is absolute stunning for my EOS R
Please dont change the way you reviewe in the future like some other youtubers. Your doing so great. These type of reviews are the best man. Oneday you should reach more than a million subs. Good luck!
I alway look forward to the zoom in to the center of the test chart and then to the corner. 🤣
I bought one of these for my wife. She uses it on her EOS RP. The focus speed on this lens is amazing. I have an EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II that we used on her RP via the adapter and the focus speed on that lens isn't nearly as fast as this lens. Its also lightweight.
We bought it pre-owned. We buy most of our Canon products either pre-owned or Canon refurbished. We save tons of $$$$$.
great! honest unbiased review with tests, but more importantly your reasoned opinion. This is the one i wanted in my anticipated switch from Nikon to Canon, unless I look at it's lighter weight brother.
make it simple, elegant, subtle voice, very very nice review in deed.
I got one of the old EF 24-105/4 kit'd with my 5D mk2 back when that camera was launched. It's the only lens I've ever abused. I once managed to drop it by not having closed my camera bag and standing up, it fell out and landed on the sidewalk. It still works 100% but the filter screw thread got FUBAR bent. I've always been really impressed with my little 24-105 that it's still alive and kicking and I've since (knock on wood) never done something that stupid to my gear.
You are the best photograph expert on youtube. I love your stile and diction. With love from MOLDOVA !
Cool, Moldova!
I'd hardly call him an expert, he just talks about cameras and lenses.
Anticipating your RF 50mm review.
F 1.2 test chart hype!
It's the first time that i hear somebody has such a charming soft R letter pronunciation.
I always love the fact that you prioritise performance and price range.
Absolutely fantastic review of the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 lens. I was looking whole the CZcams community for someone like this guys to do these review biaselessly. Thanks #Chris thanks for being there.
Glad CZcams suggested this video, I'm about to spend some serious money and your review helps a lot.
Just love Canon lenses. Hoping for a competitive body soon.
3:33 Jeez! I thought the auto-focus test was in fast forward.
It's blazing fast.
It really is that fast. I just tested it out yesterday and was amazed how nice the lens is. It feels good to use and the sharpness was amazing. I was actually there to test an older 17-40mm with no IS, also at f4. The results were very different hand held due to the extra zoom and the IS.
I bought this for my eos r. It is utterly amazing on every level.
near perfect if not the perfect kit lens
A blooming lovely review, no one else pointed out the accurate sharpness result of this lens, long awaited review mate, God bless you!
Thanks so much for this, clearly its no better than the average EF versions theres no option but to buy the 24-70 or 28-70 if image quality is important
Whenever I search lens review in CZcams... There's always a top recommendation of a guy always saying and starting with very kindly and warmly welcome introduction saying "Howdy everyone"... Literally every lens clip you see... He explains so well in details vividly... Thanks bro.. hope you'll upload more lens reviews... Subscribed!!!
Thank you for comparing the IQ between the RF and EF models. I have the EF version and was curios if it was worth spending the money on the RF version. This review was very helpful. Thank you.
Good review! I received this lens together with the R5 the day before Christmas.
Thank you for "not telling me" about the gray market websites ;) great video, Chris! I love watching these videos, even though I use Nikon lol!
I'm new to photography. What does he mean by gray market?
I has Canon ever explained why their products cost more in the UK than the US? Great review, as usual.
Somebody on CZcams recently blamed Brexit...
A good lens all-round, but wow that AF speed tho...
Nicely done mate! Thanks a lot i learned quite a bit here. Bought my EOS R this weekend with the KIT lens and cant wait to test it. Cheers from Germany
idk why but I giggled too much seeing that dog (1:56) running
You should include a picture of the old brick building in the sharpness chart montage, just for old time's sake.
He moved
Super keen for your review on the RF 35mm & 24-240mm! Thanks for this Christopher - well done.
Check out my channel, they're right there :-)
I really really appreciate your reviews. I have been watching several while considering my next gear purchase. Thank you Christopher :)
Christopher, thanks for another superb lens review. No one else comes close to your testing! Jay
This Man, ‘Christopher Frost,’ comes “Highly Recommended !!! “
Another well done Review. Thanks for your work and Knowledge! Best! ✌✌✌👍🇬🇧 🇺🇸😊
Thank you so so so much for getting the R camera, I got mine last month and love it! I’m really looking forward to seeing your reviews on the RF 2.8 lenses canon has coming later this year, again thank you for doing RF camera lenses!
wow, the image quality & color results from R & this lens are amazing!
Great review as usual, Chris! Minor error: at 7:20 you said "barrel" instead of "pin cushion" for the distortion at 105mm.
Ooops! Well spotted
At the 7:20 mark you referred to the 105mm f/4 setting as having barrel distortion, but it sure looks like pincushion to me. Anyway, very nice review.
Nice consideration given to filmmakers here. This lens looks to be quite viable for cinematography, and only a small fraction of the cost of a cine lens
You're my go-to guy for lens reviews. great summary and analysis
the most trustworthy lens reviewer, great work!!!
The best lens review channel on the internet!
i have ef 24-105 at 90-105... sharpness keeps dropping. So good to see the RF type results
This review was enough for me on both the Lens Camera combo (kit) Thanks for your reviews. I bought the kit a few weeks ago.
The only person I trust about lens
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Really enjoyed new thing that you did in this review when you showed sharpness of 24mm 50mm 105mm in the center of the image one after another without zooming in effect, small thing but was better in my humble opinion
Damn. Can't wait for that 28-70 f2! Or really, any other video of yours
Liad Sagi yeah I’ll love for him to do the 28-70 f2 😁
Thank you Chris. Just bought this lens - your video made the decision easy.
Perfect video, pretty amazing the way you apply in live all the exemples.
Yayy!!! Finally. I probably won't buy into the RF system but sure as hell love listening to you.
I really hope you'll be reviewing the RF 70-200mm f4 L IS USM soon. I understand few retailers started shipping it.
I'm considering adding it to my landscape kit and really look forward to seeing you put it through its paces.
Thanks for all the work you put into your reviews and for their invaluable help to us! All the lens I bought so far have only been those reviewed by you and which have gotten your "HR" or "R" ratings.
I've heard that the price disparity on camera equipment between the US, UK, Canada, etc, is mostly due to tax and import duties. If thats the case, I'd be complaining to your local government instead of the camera manufacturers. Great review, love your videos!
I don't have the RF but actually the kit lens is the one I use the most (24-105) despite having so many more lenses
This lens is fantastic.
I'm happy with my EF 24-105mm F4L. I won't be upgrading to the RF version.
I hated my EF version of this lens. It was very soft with tons of chromatic aberration. The RF version is considerably better IMO.
Thanks you sir! Just picked up the EOS R5, this bad boy lens and the nifty fifty 1.8. Working my way up to the big boy f/2 28-70
New lens design is awesome inc corners..
Did you say 900USD?
In 2022 it’s 1300USD!
Neil Breen film... nice. :D
Great review, as always, Christopher!
Great and consistent review. Thank you. Although I still have no motivation to switch from EF to RF system. Haha
Your lens reviews are so good I won't buy a lens you have not done a review for.
The microcontrast of Canon L lens is incredible
I don't shoot Canon, however, 24-105 is a great zoom range. Not too wide of a range as to be a "jack of all trades, master of none", but yet wide enough to be highly useful in a majority of situations.
I enjoy all his reviews
My ef lense (mark 1) is not sharp enough and shows ca at any aperture. Probably my worst lense. Hopefully I can have the rf one day!
Really enjoyed your video, it's informative and spot on with what I wanted to know. In my opinion the ef works just as good but it might not be serviceable in 3 yrs or so years. I think the better choice is the much more expensive rf glass is a safer bet, for longevity.
Now I'm waiting to see your review on the 2.8 version
Fantastic video again Chris.
The only problem now is that i need to find the budget for the eos r and that lens.
Thanks a million a long last I found what I am looking for thank you
Good review... completely spun me out seeing my old home of Aberporth popping up?! Ha
The difference in price between the U.S and England has to do with sales tax. In the U.S. the sales tax is not included in the price and is lower, while in the U.K. the sales tax is included in the price.
Yup, 20% VAT in the UK
loving your book collection
Just when I thought I was going to be done with Canon.
Zoomed in you said at 105 the lens demonstrated barrel but it displayed pin cushion.
Trusted channel I ever subscribe in CZcams. Thank you. I will buy this lense.
thank you for your very honest review, as usual!
Hi Chris, nice video. You should do the RF 35 prime...
Thank you as always friend!
Looks pretty good to me, apart from the close-up image quality (and, related: minimum focus distance could be a bit closer).
Of course there's always room for more improvements, for example regarding vignetting and work against light, but it's not too bad.
Very well done, thanks!
7:19 "And zoom all the way in to a hundred-and-five millimetre, there's some fairly noticeable 'barrel distortion'."
I'm sure you were trying to say 'pincushion distortion'.
Yep, little mistake there
Finally this review comes out. I was about to do my own testing. I got the EOS-R with the 24-105 kit lens for my new job. Super sharp. Your lens reviews are awesome. Test the RF 35mm f1.8 macro IS STM next =]
I'm testing that lens at the moment and I love it!
Judging by the flare test looks like this lens could produce some good sunstars, alot of times that bright light is just a white blob but saw some spiking here. I know the review of the wide angle 14-35 RF showed some amazing results for them, wondering if this captures anything similar...
Lee Strobels book there is a great one....excellent review as usual.
another excellent review
That AF speed is absolutely ridiculous. They really stepped it up with nanoUSM. I remember when I had a 70-300 with the nanoUSM and focus was instant.
6:25 looks like a fairly huge difference to me
Oh my goodness.. a Neil Breen film? 😅😅
Great review, thank you!
Great job,you the best,love from China
Excellent review as always. I guess I'll will stick with my EF lenses. The RF lens prices are on par or perhaps exceed Sony's beautiful GM lens prices. Better yet...hold off until Sigma starts production :].
I Do love your reviews. I have the old 24-105 f4 and I've been using it for years, maaaaany years.
At the end of the day, in my landscape photography is the one I use the most.
Everybody is telling you how good was your review. However, nobody asks why you did find almost NO difference when comparing sharpness in RF vs EF.
Even Dustin Abbott found a clear winner. To be honest your review confused me a little bit regarding potential improvements in this new RF version. Any thoughts?
Thanks for the review!!
I was thinking the exact same thing. All other reviews I've seen on the RF 24-105 says it's amazingly sharp. I personally have never been fan of the EF version specifically because it wasn't that sharp. I was excited to hear the new version was superb, but this review does not concur...
+1 for Twisted Pair!
Do you recommend RF 24-200 mm + body instead of the 24-105 f4 kit lens for Canon R6 II?