Canon RF 24-105mm F4: Still the Best Value Lens for Canon in 2023?

Is the Canon RF 24-105mm f4 lens just a kit lens upgrade, or is it a versatile powerhouse deserving a permanent place in your bag? Join me as we put this lens to the test in every scenario imaginable, from vast landscapes to intimate portraits.
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Get ready to dive deep into all the features this lens offers, exploring its performance across its entire focal range. We'll see how it handles the challenges of low-light situations, and whether the blazing-fast autofocus lives up to its hummingbird-like speed. Finally, we'll answer the most important question: is the RF 24-105mm still the king of bang for buck in 2023?
Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting your journey, this video is your one-stop shop for all things RF 24-105mm. We'll delve into its sharpness, analyze its capabilities against other popular lenses, and discover whether it's the perfect companion for your camera bag.
00:00 - What This Video Covers
00:45 - Focal Range
01:37 - Size and Weight
02:24 - Dials and Switches
03:40 - Constant F4 Aperture
04:30 - Build Quality
05:15 - Image Quality
06:22 - Autofocus Performance
07:13 - Low Light Performance
08:00 - Is this lens worth it in 2023?
09:50 - Price
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[@Psyclonus7]

I don't consider a $1300 lens a "value lens". It's my go to and man, I love it

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

I love this lens too! It shouldn’t cost $1300 tho 😭

[@-WhizzBang-]

Considering that most other RF L lenses are 3 to 10k, umm, yeah, it is a Value L lens!

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

True lmao @@-WhizzBang-

[@Psyclonus7]

@@-WhizzBang- and other cameras are more expensive than the R6 Mark 2. So does that make a it a "value camera"?

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

@@Psyclonus7 I guess it depends what you mean by value. Value for dollar, value for specs etc.. I was just impressed with the f4 lens that i got for $900 which I think is what it's actually worth imo. Cheers

[@yannisvaroufakis9395]

I have this and the 50 rf 1.2 for my R6. The only 2 lenses I bring with me on my travels. The 50 is for portraits and for people in existing low light. For static shots in existing low light, aperture is irrelevant. I’ve shot twilight photos at 5.6 and even f8, at 200 ISO. I have an ingenious device that allows me to do this - a tripod. When I don’t bring a tripod, I always can find something to prop my camera against to take a low shutter speed photo. Growing up in the era of film, I’m used to this. I’d take low light photos of dark church interiors on my Nikon FTn with Kodachrome 64 (yes, 64 ISO). So don’t be scared by this lens because it’s only f4, unless you want to take photos of indoor concerts, then forget it. I have traveled to Europe with only my previous EF 24-105 f4 on a 5D Mark III and it was all I needed. With the more capable RF version on an R6, I’m confident I can tackle any situation. If you can have only 1 lens on your Canon, this is it. If you can have a bunch, you should take this with you anyway. Finally, the new 2.8 version looks good, but it is too loooong. It looks like a 20mm antiaircraft gun hanging from your shoulder. I’ll pass on it and spend the difference in price saved over the f4 on upgrading to business class.

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

I love the advice about propping up against the wall and using lower shutter speeds. And with the new camera’s IBIS you can get pretty sharp long shutters. Thanks for sharing!

[@wearetrackclub]

Nice and thorough review, Bruno! Great insights 👏

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

Thank you for the kind words

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Great review of this lens, I appreciate the detail and all of the information!

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

Thank you for that. I try my best :)

[@rmmm329]

I don’t consider L lenses kit lenses. Just because you can technically buy them packaged with a Canon body, I still wouldn’t call it a kit lens

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

That’s fair. I debated calling a kit lens but it felt like a lot of ppl called it that (online at least haha)

[@rmmm329]

@@BrunoPozo4Real haha I gotcha, I know I keep hearing people online refer to it as a kit lens when it’s $1300 and a L lens at that 😂

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

@@rmmm329 Seriously! And it's a damn good lens haha

[@wilismatrix9847]

I use this lenses since a year now, it is a great lense, sure the that it is not a fast lens but with all the available Ai denoising solutions and the new focus blur in Lightroom, I could make great pictures in lowlight conditions and get almost similar results of my Samyang RF f1.4 85mm at f1.8.

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

That’s awesome. I do love Lightroom’s denoise feature. It seriously makes the cleanest images

[@MichealSeaghdha]

Agree with most of your comments, although it's not really a kit lens as such on Canon's lower end models (in Europe anyway) and I purchased it separately from my own 'R'. I don't think f/8 is an optimum aperture at 24mm for sharpness, although when zoomed in halfway you're right. I've been completely satisfied with my copy of the lens, although to be honest EF 24-70mm f/4 has better contrast and gives the impression of being more rugged.

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

I havent tried the ef 24-70 but it would be a fun comparison!

[@ClickDecoClick]

It's all good information. Something left out is that it is a great lens to do all kinds of infrared full conversion cameras (mostly has no hot IR spots at any focal length and aperture combination). Now Canon has a new lens out in the same focal range but one stop faster, but its not an equivalent lens I terms of price, size, weight or uses so I do think its a must have in a Canon Camera bag.

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

Ive never done infrared conversion Thats really cool tho. Im SUPER excited for the new 24-105 f2.8. But it is sooo different and i think is more for professionals or ppl who can spend the money for fun haha

[@JaredHoyman]

Good work. Keep it up.

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

Thanks Jared

[@impopio4987]

​@@BrunoPozo4Realhow about 24-105 f2.8 ?

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

@@impopio4987 I requested to rent the lens from Canon and won't be receiving it until summer. Stay tuned!

[@coyoteself]

The RF 24-105mm F4, is my all-around do almost anything lens and on my R6, it's even pretty good in lowlight. Unfortunately for me, last summer I bought the RF 24-70 f/2.8L for a few lowlight events and now I wish that I would have known about the upcoming RF 24-105mm F/2.8 so that I could have used my EF24-70 f2.8 version and saved that $2100 to buy the new RF 24-105mm F/2.8 instead. The RF 24-105mm F4, would still be my workhorse, but the focal range RF 24-105mm F/2.8 in lowlight would have been perfect last year. But I will be shooting those same lowlight events this year, so maayyyybeeee....

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

I feel u man. The new 24-105 f2.8 is seriously the dream lens. I bought this about a month before the new 2.8 version was announced so im a little sad too haha.

[@headbang3r519]

No 'L' lens of Canon is ever a kit lens.

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

I agree. I just see people call this one a kit lens cause I guess its an F4? Or because it was part of many camera kits like the R6 w/24-105 F4

[@headbang3r519]

@@BrunoPozo4Real I understand but kit lens mostly don’t have a fixed aperture, don’t have weather-seal and certainly aren’t “L” lenses. Anyway, I liked the video anyway 👍

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

Yeah I hear you on that. Thank you :) @@headbang3r519

[@SerkanKayaMD]

I have R6 mark II with this lens. I am very happy. Thanks Canon…🎉

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

Canon is fantastic!

[@Aneliuse]

By garenteed to upgrade from, ( 0:06 ) do you mean guarenteed to replace it, or guarenteed to buy other lenses eventually? If anything i’m considering buying one…. soo.. :3

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

Guaranteed to buy other lenses (in my opinion). But ik a few photographers who just use this lens because it really is so versatile!

[@ghalibsworld]

It is true but the price of this lens should be minimized a little and can be offered as a combo with R6 mark 2. With R6 M2 Canon offer only 24-105 F4-7.1, not others. It should be 999 USD.

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

It really should. I don’t think it’s worth any more than that.

[@philcupper]

Very useful lens. Picked mine up used for $500. Lucky find.

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

That’s what I’m talking about.

[@Balilens]

Man... That's a steal. Congrats.

[@ChrisOn240]

Not trying to brag but not too long ago found a eos r with this lense for 400 bucks insane find

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

That is a crazy amazing deal omg! congrats on that one @@ChrisOn240

[@ChrisOn240]

@@BrunoPozo4Real Thank You

[@cringecrew101asmr8]

Saying this was a kit lens to be upgraded was a shame. Depending on what form of photography you shoot, all you may need as a pro is a 24-105, wide angle, and telephoto. For me as a landscape photographer, a 24-105 is a very sought after lens. Just depends on the f4 vs f4-7.1. Definitely go for the f4 as a pro lens. It its a PRO L lens lmao

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

That’s fair. I know a few professionals who use this lens primarily. It truly is a great lens despite it being an f4 variant. But honestly that isn’t the only thing that matters, I just know a lot of people are drawn to the 2.8 and faster apertures. Thanks for sharing.

[@cringecrew101asmr8]

@@BrunoPozo4Real yeah I mean a lot of portrait photographers will love the telephoto/mid zoom 2.8 but for me, im always shooting at f11-f16 haha. Thats why I do have the 15-35 f2.8 for astro photography. Hoping to really use it for astro this year too.

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

@@cringecrew101asmr8 nice that’s awesome man. I have used the 15-35 a fee times for nightlapses, it’s honestly amazing

[@ryzenbiel4145]

if u have L Series lens it doesn't matter the Aperture is... still great u can get always..

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

Yeah love the L series lenses for the RF system

[@dje7917]

Hi! Is it a professional lens?

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

Yes!

[@dje7917]

Thank you I wondered because i see everywhere its à kit lens

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

@@dje7917 It can be bought with the camera as a kit lens, but it's professional grade for sure. Cheers

[@dje7917]

@@BrunoPozo4Real Cheers

[@traumaturgist]

It's an L-series lens. What do you "upgrade to" from L-series???

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

Well in this case I would upgrade from the F4 variant to the F2.8. Both are L-series lenses though so it’s not an upgrade in that way.

[@karimferraz8440]

isn't it blurry at the corners?

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

I haven’t noticed but I often am not looking at the corners.

[@Lubo54]

👍👍👍

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

Gratzi

[@JP1050x]

I’m not a fan of zoom lenses. Especially, big fat ones that are getting more common. I bought a Canon direct refurbished one for $799 the other day to try out. It gets nice results, but the lens is 1.5 lbs and my R8 body is only 1 lb. So, it’s sort of a ridiculous setup.

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

I hear you man. Canon has been making really large and heavy lenses in the RF system. It is a problem that Ive noticed people have and why they might go with Sony cause they do have lighter bodies and lens setups.

[@shathisvaran1026]

This is a kit lense?

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

Only in definition that it comes in a kit with some bodies. It is definitely a much better glass than what most people tmean by a kit lens.

[@Itsjayduhhhhh]

I found one for 200 nearby Debating

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

I would make sure you wont get scammed (it works and doesnt have issues)

[@loboptlu]

i regret buying my r7 seeing the extreme limit about lenses , sits at home and got replaced by a sony a7iii who made me even more wary of aps-c , my 24 mp sony full has much better images than the 33mp aps-c dualpixel ,not to mention lowlight noise. and yes i have ef lenses with adapter , works but is not always reliable when it comes to af and also most non L lenses are meh ,especially when i got my 400 € 50mm macro sony lens who has an incredible sharp rendering even for portrait ,have tested all under 1000 € rf and this one spoken about here and they are not close by a margin. p.s. : also that bokeh cult should calm down a bit , first and foremost a lens has to be sharp ,you can always make it look a bit more dreamy with mf if necessary and out of focus happens with all lenses and really no one cares about bokeh except those talking about ,simply show people a sharp cell phone image and a camera image with bokeh , usual response ,why is a camera so expensive with such a bad picture .

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

Yeah Im not a fan of aps-c cameras, but thats coming from a video background and honestly my bias for full frame cameras haha. That’s awesome tho, the sony is a great camera. I remember when I didn’t have L lenses, it really is a huge jump when you make that purchase but man is it expensive. Appreciate the comment, cheers!

[@VespertiliKildem]

It's always nice to see a small channel that literally makes better contents than a 1 million subscribers channel. (gosh where does the Saxon genitive stands here?) anyway ahah No useless talking, no retarded flashy loud intro, straight to the point. Yes, I think the old L series from Canon is definitely still worth buying, ESPECIALLY now that we can find it for less. Having a fixed aperture is always a win. This video was short and very informative.

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I try my best, and I totally love the EF lenses still. I use my friend’s 85 f1.2 ef and it works great! That’s definitely been the benefit of the new RF glass- it made EF glass more affordable! Cheers

[@bigbluerios]

Why not get a 24 to 240 ? U never ever have to change anything

[@BrunoPozo4Real]

That lens has a variable aperture of 4-6.3, meaning the exposure can change as you zoom. That’s not the end of the world though. The range is incredibly useful, but that high aperture makes less blurry backgrounds and perform worse in low light. But as a budget travel option outdoors it can be great!