The Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z is a landmark professional zoom lens — the world’s first 24-105mm with a constant f/2.8 aperture — engineered for Canon RF-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. Designed for photographers and videographers who demand versatility without compromise, it delivers stunning low-light performance and beautiful bokeh across every focal length from wide-angle to short telephoto.
Powered by dual Nano USM motors for fast, near-silent autofocus and equipped with up to 8 stops of Coordinated Image Stabilization, this Canon L-series lens handles weddings, events, portraits, and photojournalism with equal authority. Its premium optical construction — featuring 3 aspherical elements, 4 UD elements, and triple-layer SSC, ASC, and Fluorine coatings — ensures edge-to-edge sharpness with minimal ghosting, flare, and chromatic aberration.
Key features
- World’s First 24-105mm f/2.8 Zoom: A constant f/2.8 aperture across the entire zoom range delivers consistent exposure and rich background separation whether you’re shooting at 24mm or 105mm.
- Up to 8 Stops of Image Stabilization: Built-in optical IS provides 5.5 stops of shake correction, expandable to 8 stops with Coordinated IS when paired with a compatible Canon EOS R-series camera — ideal for handheld video and low-light stills.
- Dual Nano USM Autofocus Motors: Two Canon Nano USM motors enable fast, smooth, and virtually silent AF tracking — critical for wedding videography, live events, and run-and-gun shooting.
- Superior Optical Design: Three aspherical elements and four UD (ultra-low dispersion) elements work in tandem to suppress spherical and chromatic aberrations, delivering razor-sharp images from corner to corner.
- Premium Anti-Reflection Coatings: Super Spectra, Air Sphere, and Fluorine coatings combat ghosting, flare, and lens smearing, keeping images clean in challenging backlit or high-contrast scenes.
- Tactile Focus Ring with Click-Stops: The precision focus ring provides soft, tactile click feedback with every rotation, giving videographers and photographers confident, repeatable manual focus control.
Specifications
| Mount | Canon RF |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24-105mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 (Constant) |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Image Stabilization | Optical IS – 5.5 stops (up to 8 stops with Coordinated IS) |
| Autofocus | Dual Nano USM Motors with Full-Time Manual Focus |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11-Blade |
| Lens Elements | 3 Aspherical Elements, 4 UD Elements |
| Coatings | Super Spectra Coating (SSC), Air Sphere Coating (ASC), Fluorine Coating |
| Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z compatible with full-frame Canon mirrorless cameras?
Yes, this lens is designed specifically for the Canon RF mount and is fully compatible with all Canon EOS R-series full-frame mirrorless cameras. It also supports Coordinated IS, which combines in-lens optical stabilization with in-body IS for up to 8 stops of correction on compatible bodies.
How does the image stabilization on this lens compare to other Canon RF lenses?
The RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z features optical image stabilization rated at 5.5 stops of correction on its own. When used with a compatible Canon camera that supports Coordinated IS, this increases to an impressive 8 stops — making it one of the most stabilized lenses in the Canon RF lineup and an excellent choice for handheld video and low-light photography.
Is the autofocus on the RF 24-105mm f/2.8 suitable for video recording?
Absolutely. The lens uses dual Canon Nano USM motors that deliver fast, smooth, and near-silent autofocus — making it ideal for video work where AF noise can be picked up by on-camera microphones. Full-time manual focus override is also available, giving videographers complete creative control during recording.