dude! your review is great!! im from rusia and i cant understand everything, but your review is much better than others, where people show exteriour of the lens for 20 minutes with no examples of the photo(video)
I'm spellbound by your reviews! Not only do you bring up everything I want to know, but you do it in a way that I can easily sit for hours just taking in the info. Beautifully presented, smooth music and a calm voice!
Just bought the RF 24-105 f4 L a few days ago... I guess this is why I got this video recommended by youtube. Always loved the silent jazzy piano music in the background of your videos, chris. Your reviews are some of the best! Thanks
This lens I own for some time now. I am quite happy with it, though on ASP-C sensors you cannot get real 24 mm. This lens is amazing for portraits. Even with my old Canon 1000d it performed really well, now I am using it with 70d and it is amazing!
Your reviews are very thorough and a joy to listen too. Very addictive to watch and you go into so much detail...exactly what I was looking for. Subscribed
Great Review, actually one of the best I've seen. Not many people show real results on a single scene which you have, a real treat. Hope to see many more.
I can almost say 'don't buy any lens until you watched Christopher Cross'. On the sides, i thought what he don't like is the clamp wheel and the ticket on the car. Always the best review Mr Cross. Many thanks
had originaly ordered a 15-85 usm after being given the run-around by a seller on ebay,I got my money back added a little more and ordered this lens from b&h ive had it about 7 weeks and it has been the only lens ive put on my 700d ever since,i love it don't let the 24mm scare you,if you own an apsc camera it is plenty wide enough,and the image quality is awesome....
Usually this lens when bought with a full frame camera as a kit lens, it is subsidized by Canon. The best lens for travelers. Not very big not very expensive. Fixed maximum aperture for video shooting. Sharp with image stabilization and the f/5 gives chances for bokeh at longer focal length. On the barrel distortion is a problem.
1:12 It doesn't keep constant aperture if you would pay attention to the sky. Is this problem with mkii as well? It's fine when wide open, but if you close at least 1 stop it suffers from this issue. Or it's only my version? :/
Wonderful review Christopher! Once again, a brilliant, informative and well explained video. Thanks! I'm looking to get a Canon 60D at Christmas, and then hopefully get saving and buy this lens! What are your opinion on the Canon 24-70 F/4?
Thanks! Don't bother with the 24-70 f/4, it's a great lens but a complete rip off. For less money you can get the Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 VC USD. At f/4 it has the same image quality, and it even goes down to f/2.8 if you need. But your Canon 60D is an APS-C camera, so you might be slightly better suited with a fast 17-50mm lens, like the Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM, or the Sigma 17-50mm OS HSM - you get much wider angles.
Brilliant. Thank you for that information! Money is of course an issue, which is why I'm looking at the 24-105 F/4. I've seen them for about £400-700 on ebay. Looking at Sigma, it's the cheapest, but having 105mm compared to 50mm as a maximum zoom range, I personally think is better than letting myself be won over by the fact it goes to 17 instead of 24. I'd love to go full frame with something like the 6D, however money is not quite up there. Thank you though, it's a great help having such informative and quick replies.
Hey Chris, I am fan of you, you may know by now. And I love photography as a hobby. I'd also like to thank you for you've answered a lot of irrelevant and boring questions I've put before you so far. That shows you're a Godly person. Though it still may not be my capability to purchase one but if I'm a general type of photographer with no specific strains or restrictions to stay with. What would you suggest me to get if I'm stuck between Canon 24-105 f/4 and 70-200 f/? Both IS and older versions. My body is a Canon 200d with no wish to upgrade.
Hi Chris..always enjoy your reviews. Not sure if you've done a review on a canon 24-70 F4 IS....if not...would you be able to? There is not alot of formal review on this lens..and it seems to be a really good lens, almost up to par with the 2.8 ii version. Atleast that is what other people say...thanks
Hey Mate!! I have been watching your reviews for last couple of months now and I must say that you have done a pretty good job. I really like the kind of detail which you have mentioned in your reviews. Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing your reviews.
Hi Chris i don't now talk english so much for that i don't understand exactly what you say in the video . I want ask you question . Do you think the ( canon 70d with 24-105m ) better from ( 70d with 18-135 and with 50m 1.4 ) . Because my budget is limited and this is the first camera will be my :) . What do you advise me to take?
Great post! As usual, I'm quite a few years late here... Mine came just the other day (quickly followed by my 55-250; the only lens left on my wish list is the 70-200 f/4). With just a few test shots on my 7D Mk II, I'm really happy with what I've seen. Haven't yet put it on my 1DX Mk III, but really looking forward to putting this lens through its paces.
1:38 What are you talking about. Sure at the wide end its zooms "faster" thats physics, at the wide end the angle changes faster than on the long focal lenght.
Hi Christopher, just a note to say I really like your lens reviews mostly because I like the flow - very consistent process! Thanks and don't change.......John Liu from DownUnder(Australia)
Hi Chris, I own a Canon 600d and I might be going on a trip to Cambodia in 2016 with my college. I want to do photography at Uni so I believe this would be a great chance to get photographs for my portfolio. I own the 18-55mm standard kit lens. The 40mm f2.8 Lens And a 70-200 f4L Lens For the trip to Cambodia I want a everyday lens that takes pin sharp pictures. My budget isn't huge as the trip to Cambodia will cost around £4000. Can you recommend a sharp 'everyday' lens for my Canon 600d? I basically want to upgrade the kit lens but get a lens that takes great photographs. Please help me, any advice would be appreciated. Euan
After watching Christopher’s excellent reviews, I purchased the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 STM and later a used EF 24-105mm f/4 USM (L). The EF-S in some ways out performs the (L) but overall the f/4 (L) is sharper. However, I prefer the EF-S on my Canon C100 MKII, that STM focus is church mouse quiet.
My question is I have what’s known in Australia as the 800D and was after a lens where I can take a shot of a person by not standing a huge distance away but be relatively close to them and also get heaps of people in the frame in some instances for group shots. I do have a wide angle lens but was wondering if the 24-105 would be compatible with the 800D as I know sensor and lens work hand in hand. Just wasn’t sure about the maths with it and if I need a lens for a crop camera that is equivalent to a 24-105 or if a 24-105 still will work with the 800D Canon. Cheers, Connor
All Canon mount lenses made since 1987 will work on your Canon APS-C digital SLR camera, except EF-M lenses. If you're using a Canon 800D then that's an APS-C camera, so multiply the focal length by 1.6x.
great review chris. i have a rebel t5 and am torn between the efs 17-55mm and ef 24-105mm for music videos and movie shoots. Which do you think is the better lens for my production needs.
I have this lens and the only thing I don't like about it is the LOUD IS when shooting video. The mic really picks up the IS and it's really annoying. But if you're using background music for your video, then it's all good.
I watch nearly every review you make. you are doing great bro. however, reviewing such top line lenses make me want to cry as I can't afford them, same story for many users, I believe. keep it up !!
Hi Christopher i am a big fan of your work and your video review i think i already saw almost all of your videos, i just wanted to ask a question about getting a new lens for my camera i have the Canon 7D and i already have a 2 lenses Sigma 10-20 f4 and Canon 50mm 1.8 i am thinking of buying this Canon 24-105mm for my camera and i wanted also to trade off my Sigma so i can get this 105mm to a lower price, what do you think of me getting the 105mm for taking some landscape photography and some cosplay or some portrait pothograpy, i know that the 105mm for a crop camera is not that good but i think its kinda good for my 7D since i also wanted to take some video on it since it has the IS, or do you suggest to get a other lens for some landscape and portrait photography? btw i don't have a lot of budget to buy some new lens.
Christopher Frost Photography thank you Cristopher btw i think i got attracted more into cosplay photography what do you think i should get this 17-50 2.8 or the Sigma 35mm 1.4 art? the 17-50 is versatile but the 35mm is fix i don't know what to choose, landscape photography will be now set aside i will be focusing more in portrait or cosplay photography and a little video, i have saw on your video that the 35mm dosent have a IS its gonna be bad video for my 7D i guess i think it will be pictures or video battle but i more love pictures more.
hy chris! All your reviews are really great and helpfull. Mayby you can give me a hint. A have a new 7D II with a canon 70-200 f/4 and a canon 10-18mm. Now i look for a standard-zoom lens (a allways on lens..). Would you recomend the 24-105 mm for me? Thanks in advance fory your answer. Cornelia
Thankyou for this video tutorial I bought this lens due to it`s price at the time but have since discovered it is part of the bundle pack that Canon gave out with the 6D ( I purchased the lens and my 6D seorately) so not really knowing what this lens was for I have to say it was the BEST accidental purchase I`ve ever made and I have now found I grab this one over my 200mm Unless I am shooting a concert or something in low light .. I love this lens and I never leave home without it .. I have discovered as well the photos are brighter on my 1500D than the 6D but I still would not part with my 6D .. It`s extremely useful as it can be used on both my APSC camera which I use if I`m just out and about but when doing photography for Clients I grab my 6D so it`s nice to know that I can add this lens and my 35mm lens and I am set for the day .. my poor 200mm lens hasn`t seen the light of day since I bought this 2 years ago
hi christopher. your videos are amazing. it helps me a lot. well I have a question, I'm wondering to buy a lens for my canon 60D. I need your suggestion whether I buy canon 17-55mm lens or 24-105mm IS. My focus is on wedding photography. thank you. I'm looking forward to your reply
Just watched the rf version can't buy it so i' watching the ef version and planing to put it on a ef adapter and how's this guy kept the same quality over 10 years
Hi Chris, I bought Canon T7i with kit lens 18-135 STM last year. Would 24-105 USM lens work better ( more sharper quality photo) than the one that I had? Thanks Chris.
very good explanation, very good.. I got a Canon 600D with kit lens. I would get 24-105mm but after watching this video I changed my mind and I will learn a bit more about lens and cameras since I'm new to photography. Thanks Christopher great video
ok Chris, I have viewed the video on this lens. I have a question. I usually or lately been shooting in P mode. You mention the difference of f/stops as f/4 to 5.6. If I am shooting in P mode, can I change the apt to 5.6 while in P mode or do i have to be in full manual to do this?
Hi there folks is a canon 24-105mm f1.4L USM lens( Image stabilization Flex version 1 )same with the newer version 24-105mm f1.4L ll FLEX? Mine was broken.. your advice is much appreciated. Thanks. In advance
Congratulations for the video and thank you. I have a basic t4i and bought these lens together with the Sigma 17-35 f1.8. Do you belive that they would complement each other well? Do you think that this 24-105 would fill my telephoto needs or I should look for another one? If so, would you recommend one for this cropped body?
+gerbest Well, see how you get on! I can see how the two lenses might complement each other, but I'd be more tempted by a combination like the Sigma 18-35 and Canon 55-250 STM
Thanks for a great review. I need your advice between the two choices I have for my carry around lens. I am thinking 17-40mm f/4L and the 24-105mm f/4L. I can get both the lenses for similar price. I usually like taking Macro's, portraits and landscapes. My camera in use is Canon 70D. Help is greatly appreciated!
Hi, I want to buy a Canon EOS 80D but I'm not sure about which lenses to buy. I'm a professional pilot and want to take photos and videos at my job as well as when I do sightseeing at my destinations. One single lense would be nice, but I have no problems with having two different lenses if they are better. I was first looking at Sigma 18-35/1.8 Art, but it doesn't have any image stabilization which I want for videos. Now I am looking at the Canon 18-135/3.5-5.6, but I'm not sure. Please help me!
Hey, Good Review. I am a film student and I own a 70D camera but I need a decent Lens. I've already used the 18-135mm lens (from the college I'm studying at) should I buy my own 18-135mm lens or should I look at something similar to this lens?
Daniel Wheatley I tend to recommend the Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 OS to most people, it lets in more light and gives you more out of focus backgrounds. Take a look at my review, or my kit lens upgrade video
I have a question, I was hoping you could answer... I have a Canon M3 and own a couple of EF-M lenses, including the 18-150, 11-22 and 22mm prime. I also have the EF-EF-M adapter and working on getting a 0.71x Focal reducer for EF-to-EF-M. There’s a Canon 24-105 f4 L lens being offered at a local thrift shop for 200euros and I was wondering if it would actually be a lot better than the more modern lenses I already have in the native mount (that are also a lot smaller and lighter). Could you give me a bit of an indication what I can expect from the lens ? (The 18-150 f3.5-6.3 starts to be f4 from 24mm and f5.6 from 43mm)
The lens was defective...my camera got stuck in a rebooting loop. I taped of the contacts of my original canon adapter, and that worked, but then it would be manual focus and wide open aperture and that’s not what I’m looking for. Better luck next time :)
This will be my next L lens for my 6D. Anyway I have a question : I also own a 70-200f4L and I love the rendering, I would say the "touch" it gives to my pictures. Will I have the same with the 24-105? I mean, is is there a constant L rendering over Canon's lenses ? (That some people calls the L touch)? I need to have the same ambience on my pics, whatever lenses I use. Thanks for the review !
I don't believe in "the L touch". Even 'L' lenses can be not so good.Take a look at this review and you'll find out everything you need about the lens's picture quality :-)
nice review... I got some questions and really needs advices so, I got this Canon 7D camera, Sigma 17-50 OS HSM, Canon 50mm 1.8 and Tamron 70-300 vc. I've been thinking about looking for 24-105, but not for a replacement to my Sigma. Should I go for 24-105, or both 50m 1.4 and 18-200 canon? so basicly I'm looking for a general purpose. so 18-200 canon just came up
Egi Indra Wilantika Don't worry about whether it's an 'L' lens - worry about whether it's sharp. 'L' lenses tend to be slightly awkward on APS-C because they're designed for full-frame
How does this compare to the Sigma 24-105mm? I've heard this Canon 24-105 is soft by many, though from your test it seems fine. I haven't personally found it soft myself often. Sigma seems to have a better build though.
+David Chan This lens is definitely not soft at all, as proved in my review - but because it's possible to get sharper lenses, you do get camera snobs putting it down occassionally. Look at my review of the Sigma 24-105 for a direct comparison
Hey Chris, I am going Full Frame in a couple of months but I would love to purchase my glass beforehand, hence I can still work with my T3i for now. I trying to decide between 2 lens; 24mm pancake and the 24-70mm f4. I know I can't use the pancake on full frame, so would I still get great quality with the 24-70mm on my APS-c? I can be ok with dealing with minor issues until I get my full frame. (maybe I just answered my question? haha)
+Estilo Antunes I'm currently testing the 24-70 f/4. It will be reasonably sharp on your APS-C camera, noticeably sharper than an 18-55 STM or 18-135 STM kit lens. But still not perfect - its best performance is on full-frame. Personally I'd go for the 24-105 - better zoom range, better value
+Christopher Frost Photography thank you for the reply. I have been using a 50mm for 3 years now...looking for sharp and quality. Cheers and awesome job with the videos!
Love your video. I've got a 70D and thinking of upgrade to 6D, using 24-105 F4 and 50 1.8. I mainly shoot portrait. 1/3 Studio and 2/3 outdoors. What is the difference between Apsc and FF of image quality and bokeh, etc??
Generally, lenses are a little sharper on full frame in the middle and a little softer in the corners, with less chromatic aberration (generally), but with more distortion and vignetting in the corners. You get blurrier backgrounds on full frame, and bokeh tends to be slightly nicer as well. Also, a full frame camera can give you much better picture quality on high ISO pictures. Upgrading to a 6D would be a great idea - the only reason to prefer the 70D is if you have less money, or you shoot a lot of video (like I do in both cases)
Hey Chris! I got the Canon 70d camera, and i already have the 300 ml lense. Im looking for a new shorter one, but better than the standard lense. Do you think this lense, the 24-105 could be a good choice? 😊 p.s. I Wanna use it to record film.
Hi Chris, Could you please help me out which lens I can pick for Canon 6D. I have Canon 18-55mm and 55-250mm lens in my hand, I am just normal user I love to take photos with blurred background of long shots and I am going to pick one more lens for my 6D so which one I can go for it? 1) Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM 2) Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM A) Which is better in from your experience? B) Also please give which one is better based on my requirement “Quick Focusing”, “Blurred Background Image on long shot”, “Better Low light performance” Thanks in advance.
The 18-55 and 55-250 don't work on the 6D, they are for APS-C sensors only. Also for a similar price to the 2 L lenses you suggested you can get the 135mm F2L which is very highly regarded and for "photos with blurred background of long shots" it would be ideal.
hi , does the focus ring has a little play to it when moved left to right or the opposite , like when you turn it from a direction to the other?? thanks.
Is that sharp in 24mm f/4 as i see in your picture? i think is not too sharp and the corner also smooth not sharp i think 15-85mm f/3.5 is better from this lens, please respond me. i really insterest to this lens. thank you
Hi Christopher, I love all your lens reviews thanks for making such detailed reviews videos. I am in a spot of confusion these days. I have 2 camera bodies 7 d mark ii and 6 d. For 7d ii I have canon 17 55 2.8 is usm but I don't have any general purpose zoom lens for 6d and I am planning to buy 24 104 f4 but to partly finance this lens I have to sell my 17 55. I love my 17 55 that's my bread and butter lens as of now. So is it worth to buy canon 24 105 for my 6d at the cost of canon 17 55 2.8 is usm ?
hi chris i have a good question to ask i wanna get the t6i camera but ive read in order to get the best picture you have to use certain lens its getting me all confused can u help me our
hi chris i have a canon 70-300 is usm mkii lens on a canon 70D and i am thinking of changing it for a canon 24-105 lens would you recommend the change, would appreciate you comment ok B Perry
Hi Chris. First, thank you for all videos. I have learned to much with your knowledge. Please, let me know your opinion about the 24-105mm f4 vs EF-s 17-55mm 2.8 (image quality and sharpness) for use on a aps-c camera. Wich one would be better? (Sorry about my english... :). Thank you again. Regards
They are two totally different animals. When I got into using my first DSLR (crop) in 2008, these same two lenses came into question a lot vs each other. I went with the 24-105mm because I particularly wanted that longer reach (over a more wide end). The 24mm end was not very wide but wide enough for most shots and still decent for basic landscape shots (not for getting everything your eyes are seeing at once but a more focused landscape image). The telephoto end was amazing on the go. At double the distance of the 55mm range, you really can get a lot of different shots when on the go (a bit of local wildlife and street photography with out being in people's faces). And the colors look really nice on this lens. If you are big on landscape at any given moment, this is not the lens for you. But if you are willing to work with the only lens you take out for the day, this is a workhorse.
Viewing this in 2024, these lenses are finally becoming more affordable hence this review is still as valid as ever . Thanx Mr Frost!!!
You are totally right👍
We had to wait for a long time but it was totally worth it !
About to order a used one soon 🎉
@@jimdshea Just did it too and this lens is amazing
Just bought one 😃
dude! your review is great!! im from rusia and i cant understand everything, but your review is much better than others, where people show exteriour of the lens for 20 minutes with no examples of the photo(video)
Thanks! Check out some of my other lens reviews and camera videos :-)
Christopher Frost Photography You are good bro. Great stuff
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I'm spellbound by your reviews! Not only do you bring up everything I want to know, but you do it in a way that I can easily sit for hours just taking in the info. Beautifully presented, smooth music and a calm voice!
Chris: Your lens reviews are the best. Having fun watching all the videos. Keep it up.
0:43 I'm loving the red ring on the 18-55 :D
i want to know its full body lens ...? can i use on my 5d mark 4 camera please let me know if do you know about this.
@@tanveerraza84 It will not work on 5d Mark IV. It's a crop sensor lens.
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Just bought the RF 24-105 f4 L a few days ago... I guess this is why I got this video recommended by youtube.
Always loved the silent jazzy piano music in the background of your videos, chris. Your reviews are some of the best!
Thanks
If you want a no nonsense straight to the point lens review then I think Christopher is the man, thanks for sharing
This lens I own for some time now. I am quite happy with it, though on ASP-C sensors you cannot get real 24 mm. This lens is amazing for portraits. Even with my old Canon 1000d it performed really well, now I am using it with 70d and it is amazing!
2:45 2:45 2:45
Your reviews are very thorough and a joy to listen too. Very addictive to watch and you go into so much detail...exactly what I was looking for. Subscribed
This is the channel for lens reviews, quality assured Everytime, well done Chris 👍👍
What the hell is that at 0:40? An APS-C kit lens that has a red ring?
I refer you to my Photo101 videos
Christopher Frost Photography Ah, got it now. I was afraid that I'd missed something. lol
Raul Mkryan NO NoNo. MADE for full frame, but can be used on APS-C.
Just bought one of these 2023 , for my 90d . This and my 100-400l all I need for walk around and wildlife 👍🏻
You still like it? I just got a 90D and an older 100-400 L (which I love). Looking for something a little better than my very old 2005 kit lenses
One of the best review! I like the fact that in nearly every review Christopher reviews full frame lenses also with a crop sensor body!
Well done! :)
Excellent review, Christopher! You're so fortunate to live where there is so much fantastic local scenery!
very detailed, ur channel deserves much more attention
This is one of the best Canon lenses! Nice review again Chris! Well done.
Thank you! This was a great review and thank you especially for including the aps-c tests.
some people say bad things about this lens, but I have it and I liked it
Great Review, actually one of the best I've seen. Not many people show real results on a single scene which you have, a real treat. Hope to see many more.
I can almost say 'don't buy any lens until you watched Christopher Cross'. On the sides, i thought what he don't like is the clamp wheel and the ticket on the car. Always the best review Mr Cross. Many thanks
0:42 18-55L lmao
This was great information
that gave me a double-take :)
Ha ha ha I was like why L series made 18-55 HE MUST BUY RED RING FROM EBAY
Now I have the urge to red ring L-ify all my EF-S lenses.
Haha
had originaly ordered a 15-85 usm after being given the run-around by a seller on ebay,I got my money back added a little more and ordered this lens from b&h ive had it about 7 weeks and it has been the only lens ive put on my 700d ever since,i love it don't let the 24mm scare you,if you own an apsc camera it is plenty wide enough,and the image quality is awesome....
Thank you... I was looking for a comment on that....
Usually this lens when bought with a full frame camera as a kit lens, it is subsidized by Canon.
The best lens for travelers. Not very big not very expensive. Fixed maximum aperture for video shooting. Sharp with image stabilization and the f/5 gives chances for bokeh at longer focal length. On the barrel distortion is a problem.
1:12 It doesn't keep constant aperture if you would pay attention to the sky. Is this problem with mkii as well? It's fine when wide open, but if you close at least 1 stop it suffers from this issue. Or it's only my version? :/
this is my favorite lens, and as a matter of fact I just purchased a brand new one in 2023 that I found in Japan......
But you do get changes in light levels when you zoom
No. That's why it's called f/4 and not f/4-5.6 etc.
Planing to buy canon 90d, should i take the 18-135mm is usm or this 24-105mm f4 one?
1.17 You can clearly see that the image gets brighter when you zoom out, which is a big issue in this lens for video
Great review! I just got this lens and am loving it.
I don't why but I love this guy"s voice.
Wonderful review Christopher! Once again, a brilliant, informative and well explained video. Thanks!
I'm looking to get a Canon 60D at Christmas, and then hopefully get saving and buy this lens! What are your opinion on the Canon 24-70 F/4?
Thanks! Don't bother with the 24-70 f/4, it's a great lens but a complete rip off. For less money you can get the Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 VC USD. At f/4 it has the same image quality, and it even goes down to f/2.8 if you need. But your Canon 60D is an APS-C camera, so you might be slightly better suited with a fast 17-50mm lens, like the Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM, or the Sigma 17-50mm OS HSM - you get much wider angles.
Brilliant. Thank you for that information! Money is of course an issue, which is why I'm looking at the 24-105 F/4. I've seen them for about £400-700 on ebay. Looking at Sigma, it's the cheapest, but having 105mm compared to 50mm as a maximum zoom range, I personally think is better than letting myself be won over by the fact it goes to 17 instead of 24. I'd love to go full frame with something like the 6D, however money is not quite up there. Thank you though, it's a great help having such informative and quick replies.
Hey Chris, I am fan of you, you may know by now. And I love photography as a hobby. I'd also like to thank you for you've answered a lot of irrelevant and boring questions I've put before you so far. That shows you're a Godly person. Though it still may not be my capability to purchase one but if I'm a general type of photographer with no specific strains or restrictions to stay with. What would you suggest me to get if I'm stuck between Canon 24-105 f/4 and 70-200 f/? Both IS and older versions. My body is a Canon 200d with no wish to upgrade.
Excellent review. You are a gift to the TH-cam community. Thank-you.
Hi Chris..always enjoy your reviews. Not sure if you've done a review on a canon 24-70 F4 IS....if not...would you be able to? There is not alot of formal review on this lens..and it seems to be a really good lens, almost up to par with the 2.8 ii version. Atleast that is what other people say...thanks
Hey Mate!! I have been watching your reviews for last couple of months now and I must say that you have done a pretty good job. I really like the kind of detail which you have mentioned in your reviews. Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing your reviews.
Thanks :-)
Best review on this lens. Thanks Chris
Hi Chris i don't now talk english so much for that i don't understand exactly what you say in the video . I want ask you question . Do you think the ( canon 70d with 24-105m ) better from ( 70d with 18-135 and with 50m 1.4 ) . Because my budget is limited and this is the first camera will be my :) . What do you advise me to take?
Great post! As usual, I'm quite a few years late here... Mine came just the other day (quickly followed by my 55-250; the only lens left on my wish list is the 70-200 f/4). With just a few test shots on my 7D Mk II, I'm really happy with what I've seen. Haven't yet put it on my 1DX Mk III, but really looking forward to putting this lens through its paces.
Own it.. Love it! Use it on my 7D and can't wait to try it out on the 1Dx when I get one later this year.
Watching it in 2022 and I can't believe how optics have improved since then... boi..
Would still buy it though 😅
Thank you for your excellent review
I have 13 different Canon EF lenses including the old EF 100-300mm f5.6L. This 24-105mm is the sharpest of all of them.
1:38 What are you talking about. Sure at the wide end its zooms "faster" thats physics, at the wide end the angle changes faster than on the long focal lenght.
You're half way there. Yes, the effect zooms "faster" at the wide end, but other lenses are designed to compensate for this and zoom evenly
can you review ef 28-70mm f2.8l
Hi Christopher, just a note to say I really like your lens reviews mostly because I like the flow - very consistent process! Thanks and don't change.......John Liu from DownUnder(Australia)
I always enjoy and rate these reviews.
support Mr. Frost all the way !
You have no idea how you have helped me so many times , sir !
Hi Chris, I own a Canon 600d and I might be going on a trip to Cambodia in 2016 with my college.
I want to do photography at Uni so I believe this would be a great chance to get photographs for my portfolio.
I own the 18-55mm standard kit lens.
The 40mm f2.8 Lens
And a 70-200 f4L Lens
For the trip to Cambodia I want a everyday lens that takes pin sharp pictures. My budget isn't huge as the trip to Cambodia will cost around £4000.
Can you recommend a sharp 'everyday' lens for my Canon 600d? I basically want to upgrade the kit lens but get a lens that takes great photographs.
Please help me, any advice would be appreciated.
Euan
As usual, a useful review. Love your channel.
I've never seen an 18-55mm EF-S L series before. Well I never! (-:
do this lens still holds up on 32MP sensors? could be a good video since they're way cheaper now
Some very nice sample pics at the end.. good job.
Your FF vs Crop video sample was the one I'm looking for. Thank you
After watching Christopher’s excellent reviews, I purchased the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 STM and later a used EF 24-105mm f/4 USM (L). The EF-S in some ways out performs the (L) but overall the f/4 (L) is sharper. However, I prefer the EF-S on my Canon C100 MKII, that STM focus is church mouse quiet.
My question is I have what’s known in Australia as the 800D and was after a lens where I can take a shot of a person by not standing a huge distance away but be relatively close to them and also get heaps of people in the frame in some instances for group shots. I do have a wide angle lens but was wondering if the 24-105 would be compatible with the 800D as I know sensor and lens work hand in hand. Just wasn’t sure about the maths with it and if I need a lens for a crop camera that is equivalent to a 24-105 or if a 24-105 still will work with the 800D Canon.
Cheers,
Connor
All Canon mount lenses made since 1987 will work on your Canon APS-C digital SLR camera, except EF-M lenses. If you're using a Canon 800D then that's an APS-C camera, so multiply the focal length by 1.6x.
Great review. Do have future plans to demo the Tamron 150-600mm f5.0-6.3?
Really helped me decide to actually buy the lens and I'm already enjoying it!
A great no-nonsense review.
great review chris. i have a rebel t5 and am torn between the efs 17-55mm and ef 24-105mm for music videos and movie shoots. Which do you think is the better lens for my production needs.
Definitely the 17-55
I have this lens and the only thing I don't like about it is the LOUD IS when shooting video. The mic really picks up the IS and it's really annoying. But if you're using background music for your video, then it's all good.
Don't you turn off IS when the camera is on a tripod?
I watch nearly every review you make. you are doing great bro. however, reviewing such top line lenses make me want to cry as I can't afford them, same story for many users, I believe. keep it up !!
Hi Christopher i am a big fan of your work and your video review i think i already saw almost all of your videos, i just wanted to ask a question about getting a new lens for my camera i have the Canon 7D and i already have a 2 lenses Sigma 10-20 f4 and Canon 50mm 1.8 i am thinking of buying this Canon 24-105mm for my camera and i wanted also to trade off my Sigma so i can get this 105mm to a lower price, what do you think of me getting the 105mm for taking some landscape photography and some cosplay or some portrait pothograpy, i know that the 105mm for a crop camera is not that good but i think its kinda good for my 7D since i also wanted to take some video on it since it has the IS, or do you suggest to get a other lens for some landscape and portrait photography? btw i don't have a lot of budget to buy some new lens.
I'd consider getting a fast standard zoom lens, like the Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 OS :-)
Christopher Frost Photography thank you Cristopher btw i think i got attracted more into cosplay photography what do you think i should get this 17-50 2.8 or the Sigma 35mm 1.4 art? the 17-50 is versatile but the 35mm is fix i don't know what to choose, landscape photography will be now set aside i will be focusing more in portrait or cosplay photography and a little video, i have saw on your video that the 35mm dosent have a IS its gonna be bad video for my 7D i guess i think it will be pictures or video battle but i more love pictures more.
Hear, hear ! This glass is really a gem at the price.
Very nice !
hy chris! All your reviews are really great and helpfull. Mayby you can give me a hint. A have a new 7D II with a canon 70-200 f/4 and a canon 10-18mm. Now i look for a standard-zoom lens (a allways on lens..). Would you recomend the 24-105 mm for me?
Thanks in advance fory your answer. Cornelia
Cornelia Denk You'd be better off with a fast standard zoom lens - check out my comparison video
Thankyou for this video tutorial I bought this lens due to it`s price at the time but have since discovered it is part of the bundle pack that Canon gave out with the 6D ( I purchased the lens and my 6D seorately) so not really knowing what this lens was for I have to say it was the BEST accidental purchase I`ve ever made and I have now found I grab this one over my 200mm Unless I am shooting a concert or something in low light .. I love this lens and I never leave home without it .. I have discovered as well the photos are brighter on my 1500D than the 6D but I still would not part with my 6D .. It`s extremely useful as it can be used on both my APSC camera which I use if I`m just out and about but when doing photography for Clients I grab my 6D so it`s nice to know that I can add this lens and my 35mm lens and I am set for the day .. my poor 200mm lens hasn`t seen the light of day since I bought this 2 years ago
hi christopher. your videos are amazing. it helps me a lot.
well I have a question, I'm wondering to buy a lens for my canon 60D. I need your suggestion whether I buy canon 17-55mm lens or 24-105mm IS. My focus is on wedding photography. thank you. I'm looking forward to your reply
Personally I'd go for the 17-55
Just watched the rf version can't buy it so i' watching the ef version and planing to put it on a ef adapter and how's this guy kept the same quality over 10 years
Hi Chris,
I bought Canon T7i with kit lens 18-135 STM last year. Would 24-105 USM lens work better ( more sharper quality photo) than the one that I had?
Thanks Chris.
Is that Cardiff in the first video shot?
+Christopher Frost Photography O.o at 2:40, I've been there! No peacocks there when you went? Back then my only camera was an SX10IS.
At 0:45 i noticed the mount is more rectangular rather that circle like, someone tell me why that is?
"The rectangular baffle over the rear of the lens is purposed to increase contrast and reduce flare/ghosting"
very good explanation, very good.. I got a Canon 600D with kit lens. I would get 24-105mm but after watching this video I changed my mind and I will learn a bit more about lens and cameras since I'm new to photography. Thanks Christopher great video
Inspired my camera lense choices, recently into photography but these lenses are great second hand value. P.S. you don't or didn't live in Cardiff?
ok Chris, I have viewed the video on this lens. I have a question. I usually or lately been shooting in P mode. You mention the difference of f/stops as f/4 to 5.6. If I am shooting in P mode, can I change the apt to 5.6 while in P mode or do i have to be in full manual to do this?
You'll need to be in manual mode or aperture priority mode (Av)
Hi there folks is a canon 24-105mm f1.4L USM lens( Image stabilization Flex version 1 )same with the newer version 24-105mm f1.4L ll FLEX? Mine was broken.. your advice is much appreciated. Thanks. In advance
Hi AGain Chris, Im interested to know the difference in quality between this pro lens and the kit 55-250 stm lens that you review. Which is best?
Take a look at my reviews for a good idea of the differences :-)
chris, would you say this would be a good 'walk around' lens? taking into consideration of owning a full frame in the future.
+mackie1201 Yup
Congratulations for the video and thank you. I have a basic t4i and bought these lens together with the Sigma 17-35 f1.8. Do you belive that they would complement each other well? Do you think that this 24-105 would fill my telephoto needs or I should look for another one? If so, would you recommend one for this cropped body?
+gerbest Well, see how you get on! I can see how the two lenses might complement each other, but I'd be more tempted by a combination like the Sigma 18-35 and Canon 55-250 STM
Thanks for a great review. I need your advice between the two choices I have for my carry around lens. I am thinking 17-40mm f/4L and the 24-105mm f/4L. I can get both the lenses for similar price. I usually like taking Macro's, portraits and landscapes. My camera in use is Canon 70D. Help is greatly appreciated!
what?! when did the 18-55mm get a red ring?!
Hi, I want to buy a Canon EOS 80D but I'm not sure about which lenses to buy. I'm a professional pilot and want to take photos and videos at my job as well as when I do sightseeing at my destinations. One single lense would be nice, but I have no problems with having two different lenses if they are better. I was first looking at Sigma 18-35/1.8 Art, but it doesn't have any image stabilization which I want for videos. Now I am looking at the Canon 18-135/3.5-5.6, but I'm not sure. Please help me!
Hey, Good Review. I am a film student and I own a 70D camera but I need a decent Lens. I've already used the 18-135mm lens (from the college I'm studying at) should I buy my own 18-135mm lens or should I look at something similar to this lens?
Daniel Wheatley I tend to recommend the Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 OS to most people, it lets in more light and gives you more out of focus backgrounds. Take a look at my review, or my kit lens upgrade video
I have a question, I was hoping you could answer... I have a Canon M3 and own a couple of EF-M lenses, including the 18-150, 11-22 and 22mm prime.
I also have the EF-EF-M adapter and working on getting a 0.71x Focal reducer for EF-to-EF-M. There’s a Canon 24-105 f4 L lens being offered at a local thrift shop for 200euros and I was wondering if it would actually be a lot better than the more modern lenses I already have in the native mount (that are also a lot smaller and lighter). Could you give me a bit of an indication what I can expect from the lens ?
(The 18-150 f3.5-6.3 starts to be f4 from 24mm and f5.6 from 43mm)
It should be quite good. I do an APS-C image quality test here - it was only on an old Canon 60D but the results were good
Thanks Christopher Frost Photography ! You would also expect it to be significantly better then the EF-M 18-150 I already own, right ?
The zoom range won't be as good, of course, but the image quality will be a little better with the 'L' lens
The lens was defective...my camera got stuck in a rebooting loop. I taped of the contacts of my original canon adapter, and that worked, but then it would be manual focus and wide open aperture and that’s not what I’m looking for. Better luck next time :)
This will be my next L lens for my 6D.
Anyway I have a question : I also own a 70-200f4L and I love the rendering, I would say the "touch" it gives to my pictures.
Will I have the same with the 24-105?
I mean, is is there a constant L rendering over Canon's lenses ? (That some people calls the L touch)?
I need to have the same ambience on my pics, whatever lenses I use.
Thanks for the review !
I don't believe in "the L touch". Even 'L' lenses can be not so good.Take a look at this review and you'll find out everything you need about the lens's picture quality :-)
nice review...
I got some questions and really needs advices
so, I got this Canon 7D camera, Sigma 17-50 OS HSM, Canon 50mm 1.8 and Tamron 70-300 vc. I've been thinking about looking for 24-105, but not for a replacement to my Sigma. Should I go for 24-105, or both 50m 1.4 and 18-200 canon?
so basicly I'm looking for a general purpose. so 18-200 canon just came up
Forget getting the 24-105, it's cluncky on an APS-C camera. Just replace your Tamron lens with the Canon 55-250 STM and you'll have a great kit
Christopher Frost Photography so the tamron wich I must replace? I thought that it was a nice lens...is there any L lens that could be nice on APS-C?
Egi Indra Wilantika Don't worry about whether it's an 'L' lens - worry about whether it's sharp. 'L' lenses tend to be slightly awkward on APS-C because they're designed for full-frame
Egi Indra Wilantika
Oh, if you have the VC version of the Tamron lens then that's okay!
I have this lens. Got it for Christmas, but haven't fully used it yet. Waiting for spring. It's heavy
Hi Chris! Will you recommend this lens for traveling? Or What lens will you recommend?
It is a great travel lens in regards to focal range but it is not in weight and size.
How does this compare to the Sigma 24-105mm? I've heard this Canon 24-105 is soft by many, though from your test it seems fine. I haven't personally found it soft myself often. Sigma seems to have a better build though.
+David Chan This lens is definitely not soft at all, as proved in my review - but because it's possible to get sharper lenses, you do get camera snobs putting it down occassionally. Look at my review of the Sigma 24-105 for a direct comparison
Hey Chris,
I am going Full Frame in a couple of months but I would love to purchase my glass beforehand, hence I can still work with my T3i for now. I trying to decide between 2 lens; 24mm pancake and the 24-70mm f4. I know I can't use the pancake on full frame, so would I still get great quality with the 24-70mm on my APS-c? I can be ok with dealing with minor issues until I get my full frame. (maybe I just answered my question? haha)
+Estilo Antunes I'm currently testing the 24-70 f/4. It will be reasonably sharp on your APS-C camera, noticeably sharper than an 18-55 STM or 18-135 STM kit lens. But still not perfect - its best performance is on full-frame. Personally I'd go for the 24-105 - better zoom range, better value
+Christopher Frost Photography thank you for the reply. I have been using a 50mm for 3 years now...looking for sharp and quality. Cheers and awesome job with the videos!
Love your video. I've got a 70D and thinking of upgrade to 6D, using 24-105 F4 and 50 1.8. I mainly shoot portrait. 1/3 Studio and 2/3 outdoors. What is the difference between Apsc and FF of image quality and bokeh, etc??
Generally, lenses are a little sharper on full frame in the middle and a little softer in the corners, with less chromatic aberration (generally), but with more distortion and vignetting in the corners. You get blurrier backgrounds on full frame, and bokeh tends to be slightly nicer as well. Also, a full frame camera can give you much better picture quality on high ISO pictures. Upgrading to a 6D would be a great idea - the only reason to prefer the 70D is if you have less money, or you shoot a lot of video (like I do in both cases)
Finally a review on it with a crop sensor
Hey Chris! I got the Canon 70d camera, and i already have the 300 ml lense. Im looking for a new shorter one, but better than the standard lense. Do you think this lense, the 24-105 could be a good choice? 😊 p.s. I Wanna use it to record film.
Not a bad choice. Watch the video, I talk about that quite a lot
Hi Chris,
Could you please help me out which lens I can pick for Canon 6D.
I have Canon 18-55mm and 55-250mm lens in my hand, I am just normal user I love to take photos with blurred background of long shots and I am going to pick one more lens for my 6D so which one I can go for it?
1) Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
2) Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
A) Which is better in from your experience?
B) Also please give which one is better based on my requirement
“Quick Focusing”, “Blurred Background Image on long shot”, “Better Low light performance”
Thanks in advance.
+Navin Raj canon 85mm f1.8
Thanks Man :) and is it good for low light ?
The 18-55 and 55-250 don't work on the 6D, they are for APS-C sensors only.
Also for a similar price to the 2 L lenses you suggested you can get the 135mm F2L which is very highly regarded and for "photos with blurred background of long shots" it would be ideal.
Hello Chris I just wondering can I use this lens for my canon eos 80d? Or maybe you can recommend me something different? Thank you
You can use this lens for your 80d for sure.
hi , does the focus ring has a little play to it when moved left to right or the opposite , like when you turn it from a direction to the other??
thanks.
Not on my copy
ok , thank you
Is that sharp in 24mm f/4 as i see in your picture? i think is not too sharp and the corner also smooth not sharp
i think 15-85mm f/3.5 is better from this lens, please respond me. i really insterest to this lens. thank you
Hi Christopher, I love all your lens reviews thanks for making such detailed reviews videos. I am in a spot of confusion these days. I have 2 camera bodies 7 d mark ii and 6 d. For 7d ii I have canon 17 55 2.8 is usm but I don't have any general purpose zoom lens for 6d and I am planning to buy 24 104 f4 but to partly finance this lens I have to sell my 17 55. I love my 17 55 that's my bread and butter lens as of now. So is it worth to buy canon 24 105 for my 6d at the cost of canon 17 55 2.8 is usm ?
The 24-105 is fantastic to use on a 6D, so you should decide based on which camera you're going to use the most in the future
hi chris i have a good question to ask i wanna get the t6i camera but ive read in order to get the best picture you have to use certain lens its getting me all confused can u help me our
+David Law Just look at some lens reviews, and see how each lens performs on an APS-C camera. They're all different
ok thank you so much chris
hi chris i have a canon 70-300 is usm mkii lens on a canon 70D and i am thinking of changing it for a canon 24-105 lens would you recommend the change, would appreciate you comment ok B Perry
They are totally different lenses. It depends what kind of photography you want to do.
Hi Chris. First, thank you for all videos. I have learned to much with your knowledge. Please, let me know your opinion about the 24-105mm f4 vs EF-s 17-55mm 2.8 (image quality and sharpness) for use on a aps-c camera. Wich one would be better? (Sorry about my english... :). Thank you again. Regards
They are two totally different animals. When I got into using my first DSLR (crop) in 2008, these same two lenses came into question a lot vs each other. I went with the 24-105mm because I particularly wanted that longer reach (over a more wide end). The 24mm end was not very wide but wide enough for most shots and still decent for basic landscape shots (not for getting everything your eyes are seeing at once but a more focused landscape image). The telephoto end was amazing on the go. At double the distance of the 55mm range, you really can get a lot of different shots when on the go (a bit of local wildlife and street photography with out being in people's faces). And the colors look really nice on this lens. If you are big on landscape at any given moment, this is not the lens for you. But if you are willing to work with the only lens you take out for the day, this is a workhorse.
@@planetdee3587 thanks a lot. Cheers