I had both of them and I kept the STM. Picture quality is indistinguishable and the STM is silent, lighter and AF works excellent in newer camera bodies for video than the original. At 24 F4 this lens is better than the original at F4 (remember this starts at F3.5). The new 24-105 is a hog and way too expensive, heavier and bigger than both of these without any noticeable improvement. I think this lens is honest, doesn’t pretend to be more than it is. New is cheaper than a beat-down F4 and with new cameras and their ISO ranges the F difference becomes negligible, as we all have primes for portraits.
Facts 👍🏾 I have both lenses and the 24 STM works better with my 90D, & adapted onto my R6 MKII. I have never been impressed with the 24 f/4. It produces soft photos to me and works well on my 5D MKIV & C100 MKII. The better lens for my 90D is consistently the 18-135 STM & Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8.
I used it this weekend on a 6D classic at some parties and I am not gonna lie this lens was really good mated to the 6D. Id recommend this lens as running and gunning lens for events it did very well
Thank you! I have watched a lot of your videos and I really appreciate that your image and video samples are always taken at the same things (the building, the camera clock, the bookcase) it really helps to see the difference between the lenses based on the same subject.
Watching this one in 2020 and being convinced this might help me with my vlogs! Thank you! Great video's, nice voice to listen to and good information!
24-105 stm is gem, I have two , paired m50 and m6II and Viltrox sped boosters, it stays on 90% of the time. I use 50 1.8 and 22mm and 10-18 for other shots when needed 💯👍
@@PVMMAC me too im thinking to buy this one, rather to pay 250€ to repair my old 24-105 f4 L usm, same combo with the viltrox speedboster one the m50 mark ll
I have both lenses and imo the IS and image sharpness is a little better with the non L on my 6D and 5Ds. The L lens was purchased as refurbished from Canon and I paid US $499.99 and the 24-105 f3.5-5.6 IS was the kit lens when I purchased the 6D. You can usually find the 24-105L attached to my 5Ds unless I need a fast prime and if that's the case I use the 35 f2 IS.
Great review, Christopher! I love your reviews, looking for a new lens for my Canon APSC dslr. I like how you include both US and European prices, focal lengths, sharpness, comparisons and more! Keep up the great work!!!
I was pleased with the honesty and directness of your review and your examples were good..yet I'm not certain they showed the lens to be quite as uninspiring as you said it was, and the weight reduction compared with either L lens is quite significant, not just slight as you said.
I use both lenses for my 90D, 5DMKIV, and adapted onto my R6MKII. The R6MKII takes great pictures with both lenses and the STM focuses quickly on the mirrorless body.
As a street photographer, and preferring wide, I got this lens over the L just incase I need or want a longer reach. Seems a very decent capable lens to me, there's a lot more to making a great photo then "image quality" most cameras these days are capable of producing good image quality, what really matters is the image itself, the subject, content, framing, artistic merit etc. Most of the time I have the 17-40 f4 on my camera as I love the focal range for my street photography. And I never photographer brick walls and waste time comparing "sharpness" etc, what's the point! 🤷
Hello! You offer an alternative of this lens in your video which mentioned Canon EF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, (at 1:45) but this one is not existing, instead of this Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM.... anyway nice work, and Thank You for your excelent test videos.
Thanks for the great review. I've just found a very clean used 24-105mm STM lens, using it on an 80D, I can't believe how fast the autofocus is! I'm still fairly new to photography, but compared to my Tamron 150-600mm G2, that lens is bloody quick! Hopefully I'll use it on a 6D Mk2 soon... Keep up the great work, best regards and Merry Christmas! Manny Essex
Having used this on my 6D2 , i have to disagree, my copy is sharper than the 24-105L which i had, in fact im blow away by the sharpness and the Af speed, for the money its fantastic.
It is more than just making one person happy it is about quantification of the results at the web sites referenced showing at best the Canon F/4 L IS is only as sharp. I encourage others to check.
Alan Rogers: I agree! I used to have the 24-105L when I owned the 6D and could never use it at f4. Images were fuzzy and often out of focus. The 24-105 STM lens never misses focus and is always sharp at every aperture. It's been a joy to use on my 6D II.
Christopher Frost Photography Hey Chris, thought I would mention. I know at least on Amazon in the US you can get the 24-105mm f/4L as a white box (removed from a kit) for about $700 USD. Not sure what that is in pounds but its about $100 USD more then that lens in regular packaging. Just check Amazon US and the STM is $599.00.. So yea, only 100 more.. and a lot better lens overall..
Joe's Photo & Video Blog Interesting isn't it! I would choose the f/4 'L' lens over this one any day. Although I'm taking a look at the Sigma 24-105 right now and I like that a lot...God bless man!
Sry but the "L" lens isnt overall better, because the STM lenses are far better for video with their silent autofocus. So I would say that the STM lens is overall better and the "L" lens ist better for stills....
...CONGRATULATIONS, brother Frost!! My heart breaks that you had to part with such a great camera but swells that you are getting coupled with your 'better half' CHEERS!! And, as the usual, this is a great review. Answered some questions I had... I still wonder if there will be a full frame body with dual pixel AF that can take advantage of the STM function...
Having tried both now, I'm preferring the STM version, there's nothing in it regarding image quality, (actually some do say the STM one is more consistently crisper) and the STM has more benefits V losing out on the constant f4.
awesome review, very concise. I am new to the DSLR photography. I have a used Canon 5D mark 2. My lens of choice (or best lens I own currently 9-2017) for flower photos is Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM, of which I bought used. I mainly photograph flower photos. I am looking into getting a 24-105mm lens and based on this video I think I might save up longer for the used Canon L 24-105 lens as I love bokeh and better image quality.
Thx for your very good lens reviews Chris. But it is not fair to compare this Canon EF lens (24-105 3,5-5,6) with the Canon (18-135 3,5-5,6) because that's - as you know- an EFS lens only!
Hello Chris only mentioned the EF-S 18-135mm STM if you own an APSC crop sensor camera. He was saying the 18-135 is a better option compared to the STM 24-105mm. Most humbly
I'm thinking about getting this lens. My biggest complaint about it is it doesn't have a focus distance scale. But nowdays most of the "affordable" lenses don't.
I have a question. How do you turn on chromatic aberration corection in a canon dslr? Can you point me in the direction of the instructions of how to do it? Thanks.
Found it. I've now got both peripheral illumination and chromatic aberration corection set to enable. I still primarily use my camera's kit lens so hopefully this should help take out some of those strange colors along contrasting edges. Thank you. This tip helps me a lot.
Hi Chris thanks for such excellent and informative reviews,you are doing a great job here.I would just like to alert your subscribers to the fact that I have just sent this lens back after less than twenty shots as the moving element part started becoming loose..a few weeks ago I returned a ef-s 55-250 as it would not focus at all.I can't help but wonder if Canon has taken their eye off the ball regarding quality on these is stm lenses.Once again great job on the reviews.Thanks.
Hi. I am looking for a wide lens - besides my prime lens 50 1.4 and 85 1.8. on 6d. I am hesitating between this stm 24-105 or a tamron 28-75 2.8. Which do you prefer? My main purpose is the sharpness. or you still recommend 18-135 stm? Thanks, Chris.
+DSO PH If you're using an APS-C camera, then you will want a lens that starts at about 18mm. Try the 18-135 STM, or a fast standard zoom lens (check out my comparison video :-)
+DSO PH Ah - then the 18-135 won't work for you. The sensible option would be the 24-105 STM, but personally, I'd go for the Tamron 28-75 for that extra wide aperture.
6d mark ii set with this lens or with sigma 24-105 f4? I have other lenses for my profesional work and i only need this lens as universal lens to take with me on the go...for example when going to a hike. I just need wide and relatively inexpensive lens to pair with that 6d.
Hi there, great video as usual. I'm using a new-old-stock Canon 80D and hopefully soon a new-old-stock 6D Mk2. Do you think this 24-105mm would work with both full frame and x1.6 crop? In advance, many thanks for your time. Best regards, Manny Essex
Hi Chris, What is so special in Canon's new DSLR LIVE VIEW so that there is advantage in using STM lens on it? I am using 550D and just purchased 10-18 mm for landscape.
Thanks for posting the review Chris. However, it is very negative. I have read Ken Rockwell's online written review and it really is full of praise of this lens. Perhaps it is because the lens is not a L lens that your review lacks objectivity. It shows how good Canon's marketing strategy of the red ring for their L series lens is in making people think that any lens without the red ring is vastly inferior.
amog2013 Nonsense. Just look at the test results I show in the video - they speak for themselves. As for my objectivity - well, take a look at my Photo101 lens hacking video for my opinion on Canon 'L' lens fanboys! :-)
Great review on the 24-105mm IS STM Lens with comparison to USM lens. By the way, will this fit to APS-C camera (particularly the m50) using the viltrox speedbooster.
Would this be better choice than L series lens for video work, especially to use with autofocus and shotgun mic mounted on camera. I plan to use with c100 mark ii
thein zaw Yes, a Canon EOS 700D camera is compatible with an EF-S 55-250 f4/5.6 IS lens. There's been several versions of this lens over the years (the original, the "ii" and the "STM" I think is all.) The most recent version of the EF-S 55-250 with 'STM' focussing has the best image quality.
thein zaw I would drop the old 55-200 and get the newer efs 55-250 is stm instead. razor sharp, lightning fast, good is, reasonable aperture for a bargain. note: the stm version is optically superior to the forefathers, so stick with it! I also have a 700D, and i recommend it with a full heart.
If you're not afraid of 3rd party lenses, then I would rather save up more money and get the Tamron 24-70 2.8 VC, where you get almost everything you can wish for for a really reasonable price.
hi thanks for the video. ive been using the ef 40mm with my canon eos 70d, would you suggest me to get this 24-105 lens? would it be a good upgrade in comparison with the 40mm? photographing people is my segment... thanks
The answer is no! Your camera 70d is a crop sensor camera. If you have the budget go for the Sigma 50mm f1.4 or you might condsider the Sigma 18mm-35mm f1.8 Both are exceptionally sharp lenses and will let in a lot of light. Check out Tony Northrups reviews of them on youtube.
@@christopherfrost I dont quite understand why an APSC lens mounted on a speedbooster to an APSC camera will cause vignetting but not a full frame lens.
Hey! I just wanted to know what lenses do you recommend for concerts and stuff? And like taking photos of people from afar? New to these stuffs so I will be glad if you recommended me some good ones with a budget of below $900 if possible :)
Lee Donghaek A 135mm f/2 lens is good, the Samyang one is good value. The Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 OS could be an option for you, too, being much more flexible, but not as sharp
Lee Donghaek A 135mm f/2 lens is good, the Samyang one is good value. The Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 OS could be an option for you, too, being much more flexible, but not as sharp
But it's still better than all usm with various apertures 😂😂😂 in this category. It's not even far away from the f4 1st version. Not amazing indeed but definitely more than average to me. I rather get this as a walk-around than the f4 on my canon d1s mark2 😂
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Brother Yun's book on the bookshelf :) Good choice! God bless you Christopher! Greetings from Hungary!
I don't see the point in this lens. Someone with enough cash for a full frame camera would surely be able to afford some decent glass and would be serious enough to want the overall quality of the f4l version
Berni Moulang Couldnt say that the 24-105mm isnt worth the cash either. I would rather spend less and expect less than spend more and get less than what I was expecting, there are other better options if you are going to spend the money, one of the reasons to buy a DSLR is that you can change the lens, I would rather get the 24-105 range over other better lenses that the L 24-105, I was disapointed with mine and sold it. Fortunately there are people out there who rate the red ring over actual results.
Others...efs 24-105mm and 18-135mm f4 consistent missing range. 18-135 f3.5-5.6 and 18-105mm? Usm vs stm is. Confusing choices. I bought ef 24-105mm f3.5-5.6 is stm...wonder if better ef 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 is and ef 18-135mm f4 is for consistent focus. Dont like efs on aps c only. This as daily driver for both wide close micro macro portrait vlog telephoto landscape either video or photo.
+Thanh Pham I'm not sure about that - it should hold its value just as much as the Canon lens (maybe even more, as the Sigma version is comparatively rare)
I am looking for a good travel lens. I already have a 14mm with no autofocus and a 55-250 zoom with autofocus(even though it is fighting me sometimes). I really like the quality on the 55-250 one but it is way to narrow for landscape photography. What i need is: Autofocus that works well Wide angle (preferebly with a little bit of zoom, but no must) Looks good on crop frame camera Not over 550 dollars (but the lens doesn't have to be new, just working) Do anyone have any tips?
Wow f3.5-5.6 with that price that is like just a tiny bit lower than the USM? I think I would stick with the USM for the wider and constant f4 since with the STM lens right when you turn the zoom range you instantly loose the f3.5 I bet.
A very poor lens. I see it as a replacement for the 28-135, but this isn't a very wise option unless someone truly wants a cheap lens for picture taking. It doesn't offer stellar optical performance, and the price is only marginally cheaper than a "white box" 24-105 f/4L. Those sell all day everyday at $600-650 in the States and are brand new lenses taken from 6D and 5D kits.
Silly comment from somebody who doesn't have a clue at all. I do have all, the "mighty" L and this STM - if you can read, and head over to Photozone, both scored 3 out of 5 Stars in terms of optical performance, also, the STM doesn't score so much behind the 2004 being advertised 24-105 F4L USM according to DxOMark.
Marc P. Sorry you were that offended by my comment to reply this way. I have a clue, trust me. My suggestion is that if you're in the market for a $600-700 zoom for full-frame, a white box L-series lens is a much better option. It's weather sealed, has better optics, better build, and is a fixed aperture throughout the zoom range. The only positive marks I can possibly give the STM lens is that STM may provide smoother AF during video recording...
I do own both, the L and the STM, and the STM is for real not noticeable really behind, as being said before. The STM does also have a better Zoom Ring, even if it's electronical (even the 50/1.2 L does it this way) and the Zoom Ring is not that narrow, it's IS is also newer, therefore a bit better. As a walk around lens, i do for sure use the STM, because i don't need a red ring "L" to pose around - anyway, the 24-105 L is by Design a average lens at best, and no comparsion by laws of Physics compared to the 24-70/F4L USM, or 24-70/2.8L II USM for Example. And i do shoot as a amateur since the late 80s. Have a great Time.
@@marcp.1752 I do agree with you. I had both lenses for a while (the old L and the new STM), I ended up selling the L because I found the new one was significantly sharper at 24, IS is dead silent and the the stop advantage is easily compensated by the good IS. BTW, both lenses were equally soft at the longest distances, so I saw no real advantage of the old one. I think this lens is misunderstood (as it's not an L lens), but it's optically on par if not better than the original at half the price brand new.
I was quite shocked when i changed from Nikon to Canon how soft and noicie image become. Changed from Nikon d3200 to Canon 750d. I know that is maybe ancient Camera but anyway. I think i gonna sell it and change to Sony or Nikon.
I have also the 50mm 1.8 stm and is very good , the 70-200 f4 l (very very good), the tamron 90 mm 2.8 macro (very good ) the old canon 24-85 ( very good on aps c only) an very light.. I have tested the 24-105 4L . and i prefer the 24-105 stm especially in the range 24 -35mm because is very sharp in the corners .and have a better stabilizer. .Only the 24-70 4L is better (or the 24-70 2.8 II L) . I'm a professional photographer and sell my photo in the world and never have sharpness problem ah ah!
Thanks Sergio the problem was in my computer not the lens .. the lens is sharp !!!! i have view my photos on macbook and it was amazing !! i didnt believe it and when i zoom into 105 its look like 50 1.8 .. but i will buy 50 soon as possible any way thanks man for your answer very much :))
It's way close to the L, i own both. "L" and this STM. If you would be more intelligent, and have some photography background, you'd know it better. Review of the 24-105 STM onto the 5D Mark II: www.opticallimits.com/canon_eos_ff/898-canon_24105_3556stm Review of the old 24-105 L on the 5D Mark II: www.opticallimits.com/canon_eos_ff/420-canon_24105_4_5d Anyone who is into photography, does know that Photozone (now being called Opticallimits) is a very respected Lens Review site on the Net.
@@christopherfrost Well thats where you are wrong, i have spoke to several people that have had both lens as well as myself agree, so that statement utter nonsense.
24-105mm f/4 'L' lens may be "Popular" but in reality it is not sharp at all, it's too heavy and very overpriced when compared to EFS 18-135 IS STM lens that outperform it at less than third of a price.
Now I'm sure that Canon produces lenses like this one using stranded parts from other models or that didn't pass the quality control to be of the L line.
Kind of a good point I suppose hehe. Although admittedly, for some people the advantages of having a full frame camera like the 6D might outweigh the need for a fast aperture zoom lens
I had both of them and I kept the STM. Picture quality is indistinguishable and the STM is silent, lighter and AF works excellent in newer camera bodies for video than the original. At 24 F4 this lens is better than the original at F4 (remember this starts at F3.5). The new 24-105 is a hog and way too expensive, heavier and bigger than both of these without any noticeable improvement. I think this lens is honest, doesn’t pretend to be more than it is. New is cheaper than a beat-down F4 and with new cameras and their ISO ranges the F difference becomes negligible, as we all have primes for portraits.
My toughts exactly.
Facts 👍🏾
I have both lenses and the 24 STM works better with my 90D, & adapted onto my R6 MKII. I have never been impressed with the 24 f/4. It produces soft photos to me and works well on my 5D MKIV & C100 MKII. The better lens for my 90D is consistently the 18-135 STM & Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8.
I used it this weekend on a 6D classic at some parties and I am not gonna lie this lens was really good mated to the 6D. Id recommend this lens as running and gunning lens for events it did very well
Thank you! I have watched a lot of your videos and I really appreciate that your image and video samples are always taken at the same things (the building, the camera clock, the bookcase) it really helps to see the difference between the lenses based on the same subject.
Watching this one in 2020 and being convinced this might help me with my vlogs! Thank you! Great video's, nice voice to listen to and good information!
24-105 stm is gem, I have two , paired m50 and m6II and Viltrox sped boosters, it stays on 90% of the time. I use 50 1.8 and 22mm and 10-18 for other shots when needed 💯👍
@@PVMMAC Hi, what does the speed booster do? Forgive my ignorance! Cheers. 👍🏻
@@PVMMAC me too im thinking to buy this one, rather to pay 250€ to repair my old 24-105 f4 L usm, same combo with the viltrox speedboster one the m50 mark ll
In my area, a used 5D2 is cheaper than a used 80D so a budget FF lens isnt something crazy to consider.
As low as 300€ for a 50k shutter 5D II these days. Bargain.
4:08 Did u actually wanna say "Full-F*ck-Camera"? 😂😂😂
I have both lenses and imo the IS and image sharpness is a little better with the non L on my 6D and 5Ds. The L lens was purchased as refurbished from Canon and I paid US $499.99 and the 24-105 f3.5-5.6 IS was the kit lens when I purchased the 6D. You can usually find the 24-105L attached to my 5Ds unless I need a fast prime and if that's the case I use the 35 f2 IS.
Great review, Christopher! I love your reviews, looking for a new lens for my Canon APSC dslr. I like how you include both US and European prices, focal lengths, sharpness, comparisons and more! Keep up the great work!!!
I was pleased with the honesty and directness of your review and your examples were good..yet I'm not certain they showed the lens to be quite as uninspiring as you said it was, and the weight reduction compared with either L lens is quite significant, not just slight as you said.
The point of this lens will come with the 6D MII for overall stills and video. For this purpose the perfect lens in Canons full frame lineup.
I use both lenses for my 90D, 5DMKIV, and adapted onto my R6MKII. The R6MKII takes great pictures with both lenses and the STM focuses quickly on the mirrorless body.
With my viltrox speedbooster adapter and Canon M50 camera this lens' aperture is opening to F/2.5 - 4.0 which is a fantastic improvment.
Hello, I'm thinking if I should have the same combo as you. Would it be worth it ?
@@thuantanganh3911 Yes its definitely worth it if you got good quality speed-booster.
As a street photographer, and preferring wide, I got this lens over the L just incase I need or want a longer reach. Seems a very decent capable lens to me, there's a lot more to making a great photo then "image quality" most cameras these days are capable of producing good image quality, what really matters is the image itself, the subject, content, framing, artistic merit etc. Most of the time I have the 17-40 f4 on my camera as I love the focal range for my street photography. And I never photographer brick walls and waste time comparing "sharpness" etc, what's the point! 🤷
How does this lens compare to the RF 24-105mm F4-7.1?
Am considering buying it for video. Budget lens with image stabilisation and full frame! Video quality looks quite good to me too.
I cant wait to buy this lens too 😎👌
You deal with slow shutterspeeds at f5.6? These fullframe cameras have much better ISO performance so it compensates.
How does it compensate? You have the same iso performance using the L lens.
@@dfro1982he's saying it's not such a big deal when cameras like the 6D perform great with high ISO's, regardless of any comparison.
Thank you chris , you are my favourite reviewer.
just got a canon 6d and a 24-105 f/4.... its a absolute beast of a lens feels very nice in the hand
This lens, at least for me, its useful for the C100 Mark II, this lens its compatible with the face detection feature.
Hello! You offer an alternative of this lens in your video which mentioned Canon EF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, (at 1:45) but this one is not existing, instead of this Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM.... anyway nice work, and Thank You for your excelent test videos.
This lens is much better than RF version.
Thanks for the great review. I've just found a very clean used 24-105mm STM lens, using it on an 80D, I can't believe how fast the autofocus is! I'm still fairly new to photography, but compared to my Tamron 150-600mm G2, that lens is bloody quick!
Hopefully I'll use it on a 6D Mk2 soon...
Keep up the great work, best regards and Merry Christmas!
Manny
Essex
Sorry to correct, but the EF 40mm pancake is an stm lens. So the 24-105 isn't the only full frame stm lens.
Oh yes, good point.
and there is the 50mm 1.8 STM lens as well.
Love this 24-105 stm lens, paired m50 and m6II and speed boosters is nice for video work 👍💯🔥
With this lens do you get cinematic results? Not necessarily 4k but at least high resolution?
I love your videos! It's the go to for lenses that I need to research before I buy!!!
10 - 18 mm STM review please, as always this is the best channel for Canon mount lens reviews
+Mohamed Noor I have already :-)
Having used this on my 6D2 , i have to disagree, my copy is sharper than the 24-105L which i had, in fact im blow away by the sharpness and the Af speed, for the money its fantastic.
I agree completely on my 6D. And, quantitative lens measurement sites Photozone.de and dxomark.com agree with us
If it makes you happy, cool! I'm just representing the test results that I found myself.
It is more than just making one person happy it is about quantification of the results at the web sites referenced showing at best the Canon F/4 L IS is only as sharp. I encourage others to check.
@@peteranderson6932 As I said, I'm just representing the test results that I found myself - all I can do, really.
Alan Rogers: I agree! I used to have the 24-105L when I owned the 6D and could never use it at f4. Images were fuzzy and often out of focus. The 24-105 STM lens never misses focus and is always sharp at every aperture. It's been a joy to use on my 6D II.
I really love all of your reviews. Straight forward and realistic.
Christopher Frost Photography Hey Chris, thought I would mention. I know at least on Amazon in the US you can get the 24-105mm f/4L as a white box (removed from a kit) for about $700 USD. Not sure what that is in pounds but its about $100 USD more then that lens in regular packaging. Just check Amazon US and the STM is $599.00.. So yea, only 100 more.. and a lot better lens overall..
Joe's Photo & Video Blog Interesting isn't it! I would choose the f/4 'L' lens over this one any day. Although I'm taking a look at the Sigma 24-105 right now and I like that a lot...God bless man!
+Joe's Photo & Video Blog Now, you can find the 24-105mm STM at Amazon.com for $320. Within this price bracket is quite reasonable purchase
Hjalmar Gutierrez Seems the price has dropped on that lens. Unfortunately price drop doesn't help its poor image quality.
Sry but the "L" lens isnt overall better, because the STM lenses are far better for video with their silent autofocus.
So I would say that the STM lens is overall better and the "L" lens ist better for stills....
...CONGRATULATIONS, brother Frost!!
My heart breaks that you had to part with such a great camera but swells that you are getting coupled with your 'better half'
CHEERS!!
And, as the usual, this is a great review. Answered some questions I had...
I still wonder if there will be a full frame body with dual pixel AF that can take advantage of the STM function...
+mage tv Some people say the new 6D will have dual focus AF when it finally comes out...let's hope so :-)
+Christopher Frost Photography ...that's exciting news! if so, then I'll buy that body
Having tried both now, I'm preferring the STM version, there's nothing in it regarding image quality, (actually some do say the STM one is more consistently crisper) and the STM has more benefits V losing out on the constant f4.
awesome review, very concise. I am new to the DSLR photography. I have a used Canon 5D mark 2. My lens of choice (or best lens I own currently 9-2017) for flower photos is Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM, of which I bought used. I mainly photograph flower photos. I am looking into getting a 24-105mm lens and based on this video I think I might save up longer for the used Canon L 24-105 lens as I love bokeh and better image quality.
Thx for your very good lens reviews Chris. But it is not fair to compare this Canon EF lens (24-105 3,5-5,6) with the Canon (18-135 3,5-5,6) because that's - as you know- an EFS lens only!
Hello
Chris only mentioned the EF-S 18-135mm STM if you own an APSC crop sensor camera. He was saying the 18-135 is a better option compared to the STM 24-105mm.
Most humbly
I'm thinking about getting this lens. My biggest complaint about it is it doesn't have a focus distance scale. But nowdays most of the "affordable" lenses don't.
Dear Chris ! When can you make test of ef 100-400L II ?
send this lens to him and get review. pretty easy
I have a question. How do you turn on chromatic aberration corection in a canon dslr? Can you point me in the direction of the instructions of how to do it? Thanks.
You have to have a camera that actually has that feature. If you do then it's in the menus under lens aberration correction
Found it. I've now got both peripheral illumination and chromatic aberration corection set to enable. I still primarily use my camera's kit lens so hopefully this should help take out some of those strange colors along contrasting edges. Thank you. This tip helps me a lot.
These are great reviews, Chris - please keep them coming.
Regards
Rob.
Hi Christopher, I wonder if there's any chance that you'll do the review of Canon 24-105 f/4 L mk ii or even with the comparison with the mk i ?
I will, a little while after Easter
Thank you for the reply, I'll be looking forward to it. Best regards.
Boss of newbies lens choice master😍😍
Hi Chris thanks for such excellent and informative reviews,you are doing a great job here.I would just like to alert your subscribers to the fact that I have just sent this lens back after less than twenty shots as the moving element part started becoming loose..a few weeks ago I returned a ef-s 55-250 as it would not focus at all.I can't help but wonder if Canon has taken their eye off the ball regarding quality on these is stm lenses.Once again great job on the reviews.Thanks.
Hi. I am looking for a wide lens - besides my prime lens 50 1.4 and 85 1.8. on 6d. I am hesitating between this stm 24-105 or a tamron 28-75 2.8. Which do you prefer? My main purpose is the sharpness. or you still recommend 18-135 stm? Thanks, Chris.
+DSO PH If you're using an APS-C camera, then you will want a lens that starts at about 18mm. Try the 18-135 STM, or a fast standard zoom lens (check out my comparison video :-)
Thank you for your answer. But I had an FF camera.
+DSO PH Ah - then the 18-135 won't work for you. The sensible option would be the 24-105 STM, but personally, I'd go for the Tamron 28-75 for that extra wide aperture.
thank you Christopher
6d mark ii set with this lens or with sigma 24-105 f4? I have other lenses for my profesional work and i only need this lens as universal lens to take with me on the go...for example when going to a hike. I just need wide and relatively inexpensive lens to pair with that 6d.
Personally I'd go for the Sigma - but bear in mind it'll be a lot heavier than this lighter Canon lens
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Hi there, great video as usual.
I'm using a new-old-stock Canon 80D and hopefully soon a new-old-stock 6D Mk2.
Do you think this 24-105mm would work with both full frame and x1.6 crop?
In advance, many thanks for your time.
Best regards,
Manny
Essex
It's great on a crop sensor.
Hi Chris,
What is so special in Canon's new DSLR LIVE VIEW so that there is advantage in using STM lens on it?
I am using 550D and just purchased 10-18 mm for landscape.
The stm motor is just a lot quieter and focuses very quickly
will u please help me a good lens for my canon 80d . for portrait and little zoom , affordable ?
Thanks for posting the review Chris. However, it is very negative. I have read Ken Rockwell's online written review and it really is full of praise of this lens. Perhaps it is because the lens is not a L lens that your review lacks objectivity. It shows how good Canon's marketing strategy of the red ring for their L series lens is in making people think that any lens without the red ring is vastly inferior.
amog2013 Nonsense. Just look at the test results I show in the video - they speak for themselves. As for my objectivity - well, take a look at my Photo101 lens hacking video for my opinion on Canon 'L' lens fanboys! :-)
Agree, I got mine for $100. Best lens ever
Great review on the 24-105mm IS STM Lens with comparison to USM lens. By the way, will this fit to APS-C camera (particularly the m50) using the viltrox speedbooster.
It's been a while and I'm not sure if your original question is still of interest, but the answer is yes. I use it with my M50ii.
Would this be better choice than L series lens for video work, especially to use with autofocus and shotgun mic mounted on camera. I plan to use with c100 mark ii
It would be a better choice than the original 24-105 'L' but the new one is a quieter lens
HI. Nice video, thanks. Greetings from colombia and one question... What about the 24-70mm f4L?
Thanks again. See U
+doctorlovera Maybe I'll test that one day :-)
For APS-C definitely the 15-85mm
when will you get the samyang 10mm f/2.8 ?
Hi sir can i ask you something ? My camera body is 700D that boday compatiable with EFs 55-200 F 4/5.6 IS lense ? Answer for me please .
thein zaw Crop body Canon cameras (like your 700d) are compatible with EFS and EF lenses.
thein zaw Yes, a Canon EOS 700D camera is compatible with an EF-S 55-250 f4/5.6 IS lens. There's been several versions of this lens over the years (the original, the "ii" and the "STM" I think is all.) The most recent version of the EF-S 55-250 with 'STM' focussing has the best image quality.
thein zaw I would drop the old 55-200 and get the newer efs 55-250 is stm instead. razor sharp, lightning fast, good is, reasonable aperture for a bargain. note: the stm version is optically superior to the forefathers, so stick with it! I also have a 700D, and i recommend it with a full heart.
Im using t7i do you guys think good fit for my camera?
Thanks , very useful review even after so many years !
Greetings !
Does this work with the t5i
Yes, obviously but the t5i is an APS C camera and the zoom range wouldn't be very useful cause it wouldn't be very wide.
Yes, every lens with an EF or EF-S mount will work on a Rebel camera or any other APS-C sensor model. I also suggest avoiding this lens.
Avoid this lens and take a 18-135 kit if you need this zoom range
Hi thanks for the video. I’m using now the Canon EOS 5d Mark iii, would be that a good lens for people’s photography? Thanks
You mean portrait photography? Try a lens with a faster maximum aperture, like f/2.8, f/2 or even f/1.4
If you're not afraid of 3rd party lenses, then I would rather save up more money and get the Tamron 24-70 2.8 VC, where you get almost everything you can wish for for a really reasonable price.
hi thanks for the video. ive been using the ef 40mm with my canon eos 70d, would you suggest me to get this 24-105 lens? would it be a good upgrade in comparison with the 40mm? photographing people is my segment... thanks
The answer is no! Your camera 70d is a crop sensor camera. If you have the budget go for the Sigma 50mm f1.4 or you might condsider the Sigma 18mm-35mm f1.8 Both are exceptionally sharp lenses and will let in a lot of light. Check out Tony Northrups reviews of them on youtube.
thanks very much, i will look for that :-)
Can I use this with the M50? I have a speedbooster for EF mount. I am worried about vignetting
Should be fine
@@christopherfrost I dont quite understand why an APSC lens mounted on a speedbooster to an APSC camera will cause vignetting but not a full frame lens.
@@astigmatik because that is how a speed booster works - it takes a lens with a bigger image circle and focusses it down
@@christopherfrost perhaps a video on that topic? 😁
@@astigmatik Watch my video about the Viltrox Speedbooster
Hey! I just wanted to know what lenses do you recommend for concerts and stuff? And like taking photos of people from afar? New to these stuffs so I will be glad if you recommended me some good ones with a budget of below $900 if possible :)
Lee Donghaek A 135mm f/2 lens is good, the Samyang one is good value. The Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 OS could be an option for you, too, being much more flexible, but not as sharp
Lee Donghaek A 135mm f/2 lens is good, the Samyang one is good value. The Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 OS could be an option for you, too, being much more flexible, but not as sharp
Christopher Frost Photography Awww thank you for the reply and recommendation! Will gladly take these into consideration! :) Thank you once again!
But it's still better than all usm with various apertures 😂😂😂 in this category. It's not even far away from the f4 1st version. Not amazing indeed but definitely more than average to me. I rather get this as a walk-around than the f4 on my canon d1s mark2 😂
Brother Yun's book on the bookshelf :) Good choice! God bless you Christopher!
Greetings from Hungary!
It's great stuff :-) God bless
Can this lens you are riding on canon 70d ??
It can be used on a 70D, yes
Does this lens fit the Canon Rebel T1/EOS 500D? Please answer
All Canon mount lenses made since 1987 will work on your Canon APS-C digital SLR camera, except EF-M lenses
@02:06 lol some folks may see it as a diss but he said it reightously.
How do you get all your lenses? Are you sponsored by any brands or what?
Eva Sjöström I beg, borrow and steal (well, not steal)
How does it compare to the Sigma 24-105 f4 Art lens?
Paul Hojda sigma is sharper, less chroma, it vignettes, its sharper at the edges too.
+Paul Hojda that's comparing apples and oranges in price (even though they are similar, you know what I mean).
I don't see the point in this lens. Someone with enough cash for a full frame camera would surely be able to afford some decent glass and would be serious enough to want the overall quality of the f4l version
Maybe it's for casual video stuff and weight savings?
Berni Moulang Possibly meant as a kit lens option
Berni Moulang I was literally about to post this - I got my F4L for £359 second hand in perfect nick.
Berni Moulang Couldnt say that the 24-105mm isnt worth the cash either.
I would rather spend less and expect less than spend more and get less than what I was expecting, there are other better options if you are going to spend the money, one of the reasons to buy a DSLR is that you can change the lens, I would rather get the 24-105 range over other better lenses that the L 24-105, I was disapointed with mine and sold it.
Fortunately there are people out there who rate the red ring over actual results.
BladeRunner21577 yes
Especially on the corner of 24-35 mm this stm is better than the 24-105 L - Only the 24-70 4L is better
Others...efs 24-105mm and 18-135mm f4 consistent missing range. 18-135 f3.5-5.6 and 18-105mm? Usm vs stm is. Confusing choices. I bought ef 24-105mm f3.5-5.6 is stm...wonder if better ef 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 is and ef 18-135mm f4 is for consistent focus. Dont like efs on aps c only. This as daily driver for both wide close micro macro portrait vlog telephoto landscape either video or photo.
Thanks for honest and detailed review
Would this work for a T5
Yup
@@christopherfrost thanks
Will this lens work on my canon 20d?
+Courtland Harris Should do, but I can't say for sure
This lens is more likely to lose its value over time which is a deal breaker for me. Would definitely go for the L lens.
+Thanh Pham I'm not sure about that - it should hold its value just as much as the Canon lens (maybe even more, as the Sigma version is comparatively rare)
How much the price?
He says at the beggining
I am looking for a good travel lens. I already have a 14mm with no autofocus and a 55-250 zoom with autofocus(even though it is fighting me sometimes). I really like the quality on the 55-250 one but it is way to narrow for landscape photography.
What i need is:
Autofocus that works well
Wide angle (preferebly with a little bit of zoom, but no must)
Looks good on crop frame camera
Not over 550 dollars (but the lens doesn't have to be new, just working)
Do anyone have any tips?
Take a look at the Canon 15-85mm lens, or 18-135 STM
Emelie Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 maybe? It looks great for landscapes and Steadicam video (I use it mostly on a Steadicam).
Wow f3.5-5.6 with that price that is like just a tiny bit lower than the USM? I think I would stick with the USM for the wider and constant f4 since with the STM lens right when you turn the zoom range you instantly loose the f3.5 I bet.
nice review :) helps a lot when you look for a wideangle zoom :)
Im looking to purchase this lens within the next 2 weeks. Is the Canon 24-105mm a great lens for concert photography???
Great video as always. I see the doorstep's had a lick of yellow paint. Do I win a prize for observation? :)
Damn, no prize for me. That step was painted months ago :/
Great vid as allways
A very poor lens. I see it as a replacement for the 28-135, but this isn't a very wise option unless someone truly wants a cheap lens for picture taking. It doesn't offer stellar optical performance, and the price is only marginally cheaper than a "white box" 24-105 f/4L. Those sell all day everyday at $600-650 in the States and are brand new lenses taken from 6D and 5D kits.
Silly comment from somebody who doesn't have a clue at all. I do have all, the "mighty" L and this STM - if you can read, and head over to Photozone, both scored 3 out of 5 Stars in terms of optical performance, also, the STM doesn't score so much behind the 2004 being advertised 24-105 F4L USM according to DxOMark.
Marc P. Sorry you were that offended by my comment to reply this way. I have a clue, trust me. My suggestion is that if you're in the market for a $600-700 zoom for full-frame, a white box L-series lens is a much better option. It's weather sealed, has better optics, better build, and is a fixed aperture throughout the zoom range. The only positive marks I can possibly give the STM lens is that STM may provide smoother AF during video recording...
I do own both, the L and the STM, and the STM is for real not noticeable really behind, as being said before. The STM does also have a better Zoom Ring, even if it's electronical (even the 50/1.2 L does it this way) and the Zoom Ring is not that narrow, it's IS is also newer, therefore a bit better. As a walk around lens, i do for sure use the STM, because i don't need a red ring "L" to pose around - anyway, the 24-105 L is by Design a average lens at best, and no comparsion by laws of Physics compared to the 24-70/F4L USM, or 24-70/2.8L II USM for Example. And i do shoot as a amateur since the late 80s. Have a great Time.
@@marcp.1752 I do agree with you. I had both lenses for a while (the old L and the new STM), I ended up selling the L because I found the new one was significantly sharper at 24, IS is dead silent and the the stop advantage is easily compensated by the good IS. BTW, both lenses were equally soft at the longest distances, so I saw no real advantage of the old one. I think this lens is misunderstood (as it's not an L lens), but it's optically on par if not better than the original at half the price brand new.
I was quite shocked when i changed from Nikon to Canon how soft and noicie image become. Changed from Nikon d3200 to Canon 750d. I know that is maybe ancient Camera but anyway. I think i gonna sell it and change to Sony or Nikon.
I change from a Nikon D5500 to Canon 80 D and the same, but I like the skin times in Canon, people look alive in Canon
My 24-105 stm is very nice on 6d an very better than 24-105 4l
i have one and i cant get any sharp photos by it !! also with 6D !! im very sad and im gonna sell it and buy 50 1.8 fixed
I have also the 50mm 1.8 stm and is very good , the 70-200 f4 l (very very good), the tamron 90 mm 2.8 macro (very good ) the old canon 24-85 ( very good on aps c only) an very light.. I have tested the 24-105 4L . and i prefer the 24-105 stm especially in the range 24 -35mm because is very sharp in the corners .and have a better stabilizer. .Only the 24-70 4L is better (or the 24-70 2.8 II L) . I'm a professional photographer and sell my photo in the world and never have sharpness problem ah ah!
Thanks Sergio the problem was in my computer not the lens .. the lens is sharp !!!! i have view my photos on macbook and it was amazing !! i didnt believe it and when i zoom into 105 its look like 50 1.8 .. but i will buy 50 soon as possible any way thanks man for your answer very much :))
I've the 24-105 f4 L and it's a very good lenses for my 6d Mark II
the stm version is better for the 600D, 700D 750D, 800D...
I just can't afford the 24-105 f/4 version 2. And I don't want the Version 1 which is still pushing my budget just a little too much
Try the older Canon 24-85 f/3.5-4.5. Its cheap - I quite like it
Got this on Amazon today for 343.99 US, white box, not bad for that price, but wouldn't pay the original 599 for it.
raul medina That's a very good deal actually - the lens seems to be dropping down to a more sensible price, these days
18-135mm is a efs lens mate!
@@horaciogonzalez5340 seen mate second time tx
It's just not the same without the red ring.
It's way close to the L, i own both. "L" and this STM. If you would be more intelligent, and have some photography background, you'd know it better.
Review of the 24-105 STM onto the 5D Mark II: www.opticallimits.com/canon_eos_ff/898-canon_24105_3556stm
Review of the old 24-105 L on the 5D Mark II: www.opticallimits.com/canon_eos_ff/420-canon_24105_4_5d
Anyone who is into photography, does know that Photozone (now being called Opticallimits) is a very respected Lens Review site on the Net.
Thanks for a great review you've convinced me to get the L lens! Cheers
I realy cant wait to see review anout sony lens g master
I disagree with the L version being sharper, the STM beats it hands down, having owned the L version.
I don't think you've tested them properly because no-one would agree with your findings there
@@christopherfrost Well thats where you are wrong, i have spoke to several people that have had both lens as well as myself agree, so that statement utter nonsense.
@@alanrogers6885 I'm SURE you have!
@@christopherfrost I think you will find, your findings should be taken with a pinch of salt.
I got it in my kit though
Look like a very good and sharp lens to me. How much does it cost?? Or better yet if you don't want it donate it to me.😊
24-105mm f/4 'L' lens may be "Popular" but in reality it is not sharp at all, it's too heavy and very overpriced when compared to EFS 18-135 IS STM lens that outperform it at less than third of a price.
I enjoy your videos! :) I'm sorry for posting a bs comment the other day. :/
Besides from the usual "testshots" and non-world samples, here is a good review:
www.cameralabs.com/canon-ef-24-105mm-f3-5-5-6-stm-review/
Now I'm sure that Canon produces lenses like this one using stranded parts from other models or that didn't pass the quality control to be of the L line.
Mortal human beings 😂👌🏼
why did they even make this lens? ... full frame means professional to me and there's nothing professional about this lens.
Kind of a good point I suppose hehe. Although admittedly, for some people the advantages of having a full frame camera like the 6D might outweigh the need for a fast aperture zoom lens
I use this lens and its quite amazing.. i think people just need skills to make good pictures its not always about the lens.
Professionals who have to spend long periods holding and carrying their gear greatly appreciate weight reduction.