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Focusing is performed by an STM focusing motor, and you can see it in action for stills photography in my video review, again recorded through the EOS RP first at 50mm f5 where you’ll see it’s fairly swift.

The 24-105 STM includes optical image stabilisation which Canon claims is good for five stops you can see it in action in my video review at the top of the page.

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I wish they’d used the launch of EOS R to change that policy.Ībove: The optical design of the 24-105 STM consists of 13 elements in 11 groups, has seven diaphragm blades, a closest focusing distance of 34cm at the telephoto end or 20cm at the wide-end if you switch the lens to manual focus, you can actually focus as close as 13cm when zoomed wide, albeit with sharp results only in the middle of the frame. As you’d expect for the price, the lens is not weather-sealed, and as a non-L model, Canon doesn’t supply a lens hood. Note the more expensive RF lenses generally have two separate rings for manual focus and custom control, allowing one to be smooth and the other to be clicky, but for simplicity and cost, both the 24-105 STM and 24-240mm combine theirs into one switchable ring. The smooth operation is fine for manual focus, but I missed the clicky feedback when customised to adjust other settings.

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At the end is a control ring that turns smoothly and can be set to either adjust the focus manually or operate a custom function set in the camera, like ISO sensitivity.

Clearly the 24-240 is a considerably heftier proposition in size and weight, not to mention price – costing just over twice as much at 899 dollars or pounds.Ībove: The 24-105 STM barrel is pretty simple with a wide zoom ring that extends the barrel by 50mm using a single section when set to the long-end of the range the filter thread measures 67mm. The 24-105 STM measures 77x89mm versus 80x123mm for the 24-240, while they weigh 395 and 750g respectively, making the 24-105 STM almost half the weight in fact mounted on an RP the combo weighs less than 1kg. The 24-105 range is of course very well-represented in the industry with Canon even launching the EOS R system with an f4L version, but the STM version reviewed here trades the constant aperture and L-quality for a smaller, lighter and more affordable option.Ībove: If you’re putting together a low-cost kit with an EOS R body, then the choice of lens currently boils down to two options: the 24-105 STM on the left and the 24-240 on the right. It’s a perfect general-purpose range that covers you for landscapes, architecture, group shots, portraits and details, while a respectable minimum focusing distance also allows decent close-ups. Alternatively get yourself a copy of my In Camera book or treat me to a coffee! Thanks!Ībove: First let’s see that 4.4x optical range in practice, starting with useful 24mm wide-angle coverage that can capture large subjects, before zooming-into details. Buy it now! Check prices on the Canon RF 24-105mm f4-7.1 STM at Amazon, B&H, Adorama, WEX or.

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If you’re looking for one lens that does it all, you should compare it closely to the 24-240 super-zoom and I have a full review of that model too, but as a compact and lightweight starter model, it’s hard to find anything better for the money. By employing a variable aperture that dims to f7.1 at the long-end, Canon’s been able to keep size, weight and cost down, making it a very practical and attainable option, while the reasonably close focusing increases its flexibility further. In my tests it delivered respectable sharpness across the frame, throughout the range and even with the aperture wide-open.

Thankfully modern lens design coupled with in-camera corrections actually makes it a lot better than you’d think, especially for the size, weight and money. Sure, it may lack the glamour of the brighter aperture and more exotic models, but every system needs a low-cost general-purpose zoom to bundle with the entry-level bodies as a starting point. Summary The Canon RF 24-105 f4-7.1 STM is the budget kit zoom the EOS R system has been waiting for.