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24–105 Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z

The Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z is a zoom lens for Canon RF (Full frame) that covers 24-105 mm at f/2.8, weighs 1430 g and focuses as close as 0.45 m. Next to 6 other full frame Canon RF zoom lenses in its focal range, it suits you if you shoot in low light or want a blurrier background, or you want more reach at the long end. If you carry it all day or travel light, each other one that does better on weight gives up at least one of brightness and reach.

  • f/2.8widest aperture
  • 1430 gweight
  • 17bodies it fits
To one scale. Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z: length 199 mm, diameter 88.5 mm, filter thread 82 mm.199 mmø88.5
To scale from the maker's length and diameter, the mount on the left and the filter thread in yellow at the front. The rings are drawn, not measured.

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To one scale. Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z: length 199 mm, diameter 88.5 mm, filter thread 82 mm.199 mmø88.5
To scale from the maker's length and diameter, the mount on the left and the filter thread in yellow at the front. The rings are drawn, not measured.

Where it sits

7 lenses

Full frame Canon RF zoom lenses in its focal range that state each value, this one included. Each tick is one; the thick one is this one.

Bodies it fits

17 bodies

All cameras, by maker and mount

Specifications

Focal length
24-105 mm1
Widest aperture
f/2.81
Closest focus
0.45 m2
Maximum magnification
0.08x at 24 mm, 0.29x at 105 mm2
Stabilization
5.5 stops2
Mount
Canon RF2
Covers
Full frame
Type
Zoom
Weight
1430 g2
Length
199 mm2
Diameter
88.5 mm2
Filter thread
82 mm2
Elements
232
Groups
182
Aperture blades
112
Weather sealed
Yes2
Focus motor
2x Nano Usm2
Hood
EW-88E (included)2
Tripod ring
Yes2
Extends when zooming
No2

Sources

  1. www.usa.canon.com, cited by Wikidata for Focal length, Widest aperture (Wikidata checked Oct 9, 2026; we didn't read this page)
  2. Canon product specifications, checked Oct 6, 2026
  3. Wikidata: Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z, checked Oct 9, 2026 (CC0 1.0)

Worked out by code, not stated by a source

  • Read from the lens name: each maker marks the sensor size a lens covers (Sony FE/E, Canon RF/RF-S, Nikon DX, Tamron Di III/Di III-A, Sigma DG/DC); every Fujifilm X lens is APS-C and every Micro Four Thirds lens is Four Thirds.
  • Prime or zoom, read from the focal length in the lens name.

Each value is checked automatically against the source it links, on the date shown. How we build these pages

† The makers' own tables, row by row, with labels in our plain words (translated where the maker's page isn't in English); each row's numbers are checked against the page it links.

Full specifications†

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Full specificationsCanon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z2
Diagonal angle of view84°00′ to 23°20′ (Diagonal)
Horizontal angle of view74°00′ to 19°20′ (Horizontal)
Vertical angle of view53°00′ to 13°00′ (Vertical)
Closest focusing distance0.45 m / 1.48 ft
Lens construction18 groups, 23 elements
Diameter and length88.5 mm × 199 mm (Approx.)
Drive system2x Nano Usm
Filter size82 mm
Max magnification at 24mm0.08x (f=24mm)
Max magnification at 105mm0.29x (f=105mm)
Minimum aperture22
Diaphragm blades11
Anti-dust and moistureYes
Weight1430 g (Approx.)
Included lens capLens Cap E-82 II & Lens Dust Cap RF (included)
Included lens hoodEW-88E (included)
Included lens bagLZ1326 (B) (included)

How the pick works

  1. Widest aperture3

    Lower wins once they are 0.3 apart.

  2. Weight2

    Lower wins from a 12% gap.

  3. Focal length (longest)2

    Higher wins from a 15% gap.

  4. Focal length (widest)2

    Lower wins once they are 2 mm apart.

  5. Optical stabilization1

    Having it wins.

  6. Closest focus, wide end1

    Lower wins from a 15% gap. Compared only between lenses of the same focal length (widest).

  7. Filter thread0.5

    Lower wins once they are 5 mm apart.

  8. Lead for a pick1

Our pick or our take adds up the importance of each real difference, with these importances and thresholds: a gap smaller than its row's threshold is too close to call and counts as the same. They are our editorial choice, not a measurement, the same on every page, and they never read prices, sales or who sells it.

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