We thought this lens would never exist! - Canon 24-105mm f2.8

[@guyphoto9437]

Canon just hit a home run. This is the lens almost all pro photographers who shoot events, weddings, portraits, gr. seniors, etc. will want. Amateur video users will jump on it too. But for still pro photographers this is a lens we all wished we had a long time ago. Kudos Canon.

[@carlyates2487]

Absolutely. This ticks so many boxes for so many people

[@sandb1867]

Whereas the 24-70 might be used for 80-90% of my shots, a 24-105 might be 90-95%.

[@hauberty]

The price a bit steep for amateurs, isn't it?

[@falxonPSN]

​​@@haubertynot really. The only difference between an amateur photographer and a professional photographer is that one earns money from their craft while the other does not. There are plenty of professional or semi-pro photographers that would not be able to afford this either. The Pro versus amateur thing has nothing to do with price.

[@bananabear009]

I use 16-35 f2.8 and Tamron 35-150 f2-2.8 two camera set up. It works really well for me. Still better than this one lens shoot all attempt in my opinion.

[@daletidy.]

THE DREAM LENS IS HERE! So jealous of Canon / RF mount owners. Hope this puts pressure on Sony to make one ASAP. The fact it has IS, Par-focal, servo zoom ability, internally zooming, 82mm front, lens foot, lockable and smooth iris, all in one lens is so perfect.

[@carlyates2487]

I'd love to see a Sony version. I imagine it's a hard lens to make though! And RF mount does have some advantages and a wider opening when compared to E mount. E mount actually only just covers a full frame sensor. So it might not be technically possible to design this kind of lens for E mount... just speculating there though! Who knows... I didn't think this one was possible either!

[@Skux720]

I love my 28-70 f2 but this new lens is very tempting. 70mm has always felt short for portraits, and reaching 105mm means you don't need a standalone 85mm or 100mm. And 24mm makes a world of difference when shooting indoors.

[@DrRussell]

Always appreciate your thoughts on new tech Carl, thank you for this. ProAV are fortunate to have you.

[@ScandinavianCoward]

I love the RF24-70mm F2.8L, but this may be even better!

[@carlyates2487]

Same! I'll be using this lens a lot I think.

[@Ed-davies]

A truly remarkable lens from Canon, a real home run! Colour rendition looks a lot cooler than the 24-70?

[@carlyates2487]

True it does. I didn't notice that when filming this.

[@PaulWilsonImages]

I have a R5 and R for weddings. I shoot primes and was going to upgrade the R. I think this lens will live on my R5 now.

[@carlyates2487]

It is such a practical range for weddings

[@zeluisbelo]

Very interesting lens. It's a shame it didn't came out earlier. Now I've updated my 24-70 and 70-200 f2.8 to the RF mount and I can't justify the $2999 purchase... Fingers crossed new cameras are coming. I'm curious to see if there will be a C70 type with full-frame. That would be awesome.

[@carlyates2487]

Don't worry, the 24-70 and 70-200 RF are still fantastic lenses. Agreed, a C70 with a full frame sensor would be fantastic.

[@jamesgrantham1743]

I wouldn’t for the weight alone! I have the holy trinity 2.8s RF and this lens would have been good 10 years ago in my eyes

[@stereothrilla8374]

I’ve literally been asking for this lens for over 20 years. So long 24-70!🎉

[@danieldougan269]

Holy crap, that's amazing. And it needs to be for the price!

[@dannypgrizzle]

With introduction of Cinema EOS C400, it would be useful to have an in depth review on the servo attachments available for this lens. Also, now that digital corrections are effectively part of lens designs, it would be useful to note how digital corrections are implemented for native applications like the C400, and for 3rd party uses like the Komodo-X and V-Raptor X.

[@Afriqueleblanq]

Canon is in a roll, just saw their 200-800RF a few hours earlier, now this all-rounder. Oh, I was born at the right moment!

[@carlyates2487]

Yes, they launched 3 lenses in the same day

[@freesheff]

about 3 months ago I asked a B&H employee if canon were ever going to release a 24-105 f/2.8 because I didn't want to drop 2k on a 24-70 if 24-105 was around the corner and he assured me that Canon would never make a lens with that zoom range and aperture 'its just not done" i want my money back

[@carlyates2487]

He wouldn't have known this was around the corner. Like I say in the title, I never thought this lens would exist.

[@tristantaylor9246]

To be fair, this was supposed to be impossible 😂😂 poor guy was probably kicking himself

[@ArthurRosaTV]

Remember son, the main goal of a seller is to sell you whatever he have to sell.

[@Jackourd]

beautiful lens beautiful body design...probably best fore cine camera lineup...and ofcourse for mirrorless too

[@carlyates2487]

Thanks for watching

[@VladimirLadev]

I used to have a Nikon system with 24-120 f4 it was the most usefull lens I ever had. Once I switched to Sony I got the Tamron 35-150 and it is a beast. This one 24-105 2.8 will be such a good allround lens for Canon.

[@carlyates2487]

There is a big difference in how wide 24mm is compared to 35mm which makes this lens much more useful as an all-purpose zoom than the Tamron and Samyang 35-150mm's. Those are fantastic value for money though!

[@VladimirLadev]

@@carlyates2487 I agree, also depends on the use and gear you have. For example I shoot studio portraits with it and lifestyle products. Rarely go below 50 but need the compression. When I shoot an event I take my 16-35 and the tamron 35-150 and they cover most everything I need. This one has some impressive sharpness and the add-on for the zoom. So sweet.

[@walterlowedp8291]

I own it. And its GREEEAT! Love it coupled with the R6.

[@bobuk5722]

Hi Carl, this is easily the most tempting RF lens I've seen to date. Now, do I want an electric car or the R6 Mk 2 and this lens? Well, the camera kit is a lot less expensive and yes, I'm actually seriously tempted ....... I think the lens is worth the money. It would save purchasing several other RF mount ones and would be particularly interesting for people like me planning a switch from EOS bodies.

[@andersistbesser]

This is my dream lense i hope others will make a lens like this too

[@matadormartin]

Wow very interesting. I bought a used CN-E 18-80 for a decent price not that long ago to adapt on my C70, and I was actually incredibly impressed with the image. It is noticeably more sophisticated than the 24-105ii with better sharpness and contrast. I will definitely be considering this RF 2.8 as a potential replacement though, even if I have to have something else to account for the wider end of things since the C70 is S35.

[@carlyates2487]

It has a great image, just a slower aperture when compared to this.

[@PatrickGratton]

Can this be used on an EOS R10 with a crop sensor? Great video, thank you!

[@kylosalvesen]

Looks like a real winner for canon RF users

[@carlyates2487]

Agreed!

[@Aurongel]

I wonder how it compares with the 24-70 f/2.8L at equivalent focal lengths. I'm guessing it's like the 28-70 f/2.0 and isn't quite as sharp with equivalent settings.

[@carlyates2487]

I believe it's actually sharper.

[@valerintproductions]

One thing to keep in mind for the zoom module attachment even though there's no substantial grip to it that is akin to shoulder mounted operations. Anyone familiar with the ENG world would have a camera rigged for their shoulder with their hand on the zoom module perfectly which is the point of that module on any lens. For a DSLR style body that isn't on your shoulder, not as useful.

[@bobuk5722]

I'm not so sure. Remote zoom control either on a tripod or a really large gimbal rig would be very useful - quicker, easier and if you must zoom when filming, smoother.

[@MrAlexAcosta23]

being that the c70 is s35, how does it look with it on ? were any samples of this video shot on the c70 ?

[@RobertAlvin97]

Im looking for a new lens i have the r6 mark II with the sigma EF 24-70 2.8, i don’t know if i need to go with this or the rf version of the 24-70😢

[@yoviddy]

Hi Carl, Great review. I was just about to pull the trigger on the CN 18-80, thinking I’d get the best of both worlds with the speed booster. It would be great to see a sharpness/breathing comparison between the CN 18-80 and the new lens similar to the one you did between the CN and the RF 24-70!

[@TylerLeeKenyon]

Crazy world of lens technology with this and options like the Tamron & Samyang 35-150mm f/2-2.8!

[@wldktz1]

I personally think the 35-150 is more practical than 24-105 at 2.8.

[@TylerLeeKenyon]

@@wldktz1 I do agree, personally preferring to shoot with more compression. Plus it’s faster at f/2 for a lot of the wider focal lengths!

[@wldktz1]

@@TylerLeeKenyon It looks light this is geared more towards video than photos.

[@jassim_pic]

Tamron and Samyang lenses have no technology except wide aperture.

[@jassim_pic]

Tamron and Samyang lenses have no technology except wide aperture.

[@Liam67]

As ever, nice review Carl. I think you'll sell bucket loads of these.

[@nightdonutstudio]

This lens is amazing. Sony need to update that old 28-135 f4 pz lens.

[@carlyates2487]

Yes! I'd love to see a version 2 of that lens

[@jcloiseau]

I hope all pro event photographers find ways to justify the expense and sell off their rf 24-70! This is a unique opportunity on used market :)

[@carlyates2487]

Very true

[@marinsuter6217]

@ProAV TV: Did anyone a test with the Sony FX6 and de Sigma MC11 Adapter? Would that work?

[@SteadyRolling]

There is an optional lens support, LH-E1, to use with 15mm LWS rods. However, it's not clear whether this is used with a standard lens support generally available from several manufacturers, or whether Canon will have a proprietary 15mm support.

[@carlyates2487]

It's just a little lens support which attaches on to the lens and has a screw thread in the bottom. So you will need any other generic lens support to actually attach to 15mm rods.

[@minsoochoi]

I just got the 24-105 2.8 and paired it with the C70 but it looks like Optical IS is not compatible with the C70. Can you confirm?

[@TheTechnoPilot]

The servo unit is just what really lets this down. I’m so disappointed as you rightly pointed out that it doesn’t have a proper handle with a large zoom rocker! Also as CVP pointed out, it’s quite overpriced when the 18-80’s servo which had the rocker was only £450. This really leaves it unusable for proper shoulder operation unless Canon finally competes with Nikon’s remote grip and gives us a remote rosette mountable grip with zoom rocker for the R5C. I think my only other fault is that both the focus and zoom should have had a proper full 0.8 pitch gear ring integrated for when we want to use external controls in a video workflow and can’t just use the zoom and focus demands.

[@carlyates2487]

Yes I was a bit disappointed when I first saw the details on the servo grip to be honest. But in some workflows it will work well, and I definitely agree it is priced too high.

[@CaseyPreston]

The CN-E compact servo zooms came with this servo unit already attached. The servo grip was just an add on and I’m sure you can use the same servo grip with the 24-105. You just have to buy the servo grip separately for the 24-105mm whether than it being included with the lens.

[@ELDR3X]

What camera was used qwhen comparing lens? Thank you

[@mrbankole]

Perhaps leaving the zoom rocker off the lens means we might look forward to subsequent RF cinema bodies coming with FX6-style zoom controls?

[@carlyates2487]

Very true, it wouldn't be needed if a camera had a servo rocker on its grip like the FX6 does.

[@apgarbett]

I know this is beside the point of this phenomenal moment, but the subject's skin is amazing. 😂

[@samebloke]

How would that zoom rocker work when the collar is removed and you handhold the camera. Could you use your left hand for the zoom??

[@jamesbridges1107]

You know what would really cool, shooting your intro at a F8 so both you and the lens would be in focus...not everything needs to be close to or wide open...

[@bullwaves6681]

Your video is super clean and sharp. What camera and lens did you use?

[@mshea5906]

Canon hit a home run here 100%!! Sony, where you at? ;)

[@draeknox]

Is the tripod collar detachable?

[@johnnyonline]

This is a really interesting lens, not for me but for someone. My main video lens is still the pre-cursor to this, the EF 24-105L f4 IS. Used in combination with the .64 XL Metabones Speedbooster it effectively becomes a constant f/2.6 zoom on my BMPCC4K with a focal range closer to 30-135mm. It's a killer combo and the main reason I haven't moved away from micro 4/3.

[@carlyates2487]

This is a big step up in image quality over the 24-105 f4 EF. Even with a speedbooster. Being only RF mount though means there are actually quite few cameras which you would pair this with of course.

[@johnnyonline]

@@carlyates2487 oh absolutely. This is generations ahead of the lens I'm using, it looks really sharp in your tests. Mine pre-dates video in DSLR's.

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

07:10 The motors for the 24-105mm F/2.8 are very similar, to what is included with the CN-E 18-80mm and 70-200mm with the same zoom buttons. The 20-pin version should also allow the use of the ZSG-G10 zoom grip, that exists optionally for the CN-E 18-80 and 70-200, and use that on the 24-105mm F/2.8. It's the same connector.

[@freesheff]

are u sure this is possible? would be a much better and cheaper option, not like canon to give us the thing we want for cheap when they can charge more for a thing we want less that is the only compatible option. although i have to give them credit this is a dream lens maybe they are changing

[@jacy123]

I tend to shoot lots of small, up close things about 9” from the sensor with my 24-70 2.8 and I noticed that the specs for this new lens are showing a minimum focus distance of 17.7” which is a big change. So far one of the only drawbacks I’m seeing.

[@lucasvivante8988]

I was missing the info on minimal focus. The usual 24-105 (like the Lumix one) is less than 30cm minimal focus distance which is semi macro at 105. Big loss here

[@toddcamnyc]

Not completely par focal? I’ve used previous Canon lenses where the camera is continuously correcting focus as I zoom, and the results were jittery images while zooming.

[@vaskoobscura_]

Thanks for the review.

[@carlyates2487]

Thanks for watching!

[@cantinero1]

I am sure this is before your time, but you would make the perfect presenter of Tomorrow's World.

[@carlyates2487]

Thanks!

[@GoldenTeeTV]

the fact the apature ring only works in video mode is a miss. Hopefully figured out in a firmware update. It's not that big of a miss but still strange not to have it work out of the gate for both modes.

[@scottievee330]

Well, I'm gonna have some RF lenses for sale. I will grab one of these for sure. Pricey AF for that zoom/rocker option. Wow. But that would be one hell of a set up with my C70's or R5c. That lens foot with quick release will be great for Big to little rig. Nice.

[@peaceisnice]

Not great with the C70... 24mm is really not wide enough on crop-sensor, so this doesn’t really work as a "documentary" lens solution for that camera.

[@jacy123]

Is there any noticeable shift in weight distribution when zooming? I see it’s internal zooming which is great, but when it’s on a camera thats on a gimbal and zooming in/out, will it mess with the gimbal balance the way a telescoping zoom does?

[@draeknox]

I read its not

[@Digi20]

way less than a telescoping zoom cause you only moove a few small lenses instead of the whole heavy barrel.

[@jacy123]

Would love to see top speed zooms without usb-c power adapter and with for comparison

[@Xirpzy]

4:22 you failed focus with the 24-70mm. Its on his hair instead of eyes. Both lenses are sharp

[@jeroenvdw]

That's crazy, instant buy if I'd actually shoot on Canon

[@iggytse]

I don’t understand why a lens like this didn’t get made sooner or by more manufacturers. For hobbyists this makes a lot of sense. It maybe turn out to be the do all lens most folks buy.

[@TizOnly1]

How is the servo rocker with the R5C's power consumption issues?

[@TizOnly1]

To be clear, not asking about battery life here, but about the camera's ability to literally just function.. as it's already limited when powered off the battery alone.

[@LoFiAxolotl]

While i still hate Canon for locking down the mount to 3rd party manufacturers.... gotta give it to them... a 24-105 f2.8 and the 28-70 f2 are kinda crazy to even exist.... so is the price.... getting into Leica territory there Canon

[@carlyates2487]

Yes, they are certainly not entry level affordable lenses.

[@lyrgh]

Speaking of CN-E lenses, does the Canon R5c work with CN-E 18-80 and CN-E 70-200? If I remember correctly these lenses are meant for S35 right? Is there an adapter to make that work?

[@carlyates2487]

With the regular EF to RF adapter you can use the R5c in its 5K Super35mm mode

[@obscurelines]

the big innovation here is giving 24mm. so easy for this to be 28mm which isnt quite right for weddings.

[@Soundwave857]

How TF is that servo motor 1600€??? A very nice wireless follow focus system is like more than half that price

[@rolithesecond]

That's amazing, hope sony, tamron etc follow suit.

[@shootloadrepeat]

Preordered this. No if Canon give us a 100-200f/2.8 non-extending with same video features, That will slot in perfectly for those of us who can't spend 15k for the 100-300f/2.8

[@mamumonkan]

Sony / Panasonic user here : Kudos Canon !!!

[@peterstrachan1794]

Will it cover a FF sensor?

[@limagepicture9023]

Clever Analysis 👍🙏🏾

[@carlyates2487]

Thanks for watching

[@kadragepictures]

I have to say the periphal illumination correction introduces a huge amount of noise in the corners

[@lucianovision7993]

Will this work on a gimbal?

[@sammariofan]

Omg this is going to sell like crazy where do I preorder

[@blaspayri]

thanks for this clear review. I don't understand why this lens has stabilisation as it will be very impractical to use on a gimbal or even handheld. It seems designed to stand on a tripod and not to be moving. The fact that it is so heavy, so long, so front-heavy, makes it impractical for run and gun video.

[@carlyates2487]

Not at all. Cameras are lighter and lighter. People will absolutely end up using this handheld at times with an R5c or C70

[@Jutley-z7d]

I would love to try this lens, I have a canon 5D mark 4 and the 24-105, would you like to see my website?

[@305kubrick]

Is the lens parfocal?

[@WupperVideo]

The problem is, Canon just missed the time to release decent RF video cameras. There are only the C70 and the R5c, no other video camera from Canon has a RF mount. Thesis also the reason, why we switched to Sony. They have a larger lens selection with lots of third party manufacturers, that use the E-Mount. I think, it will take over 5 years to get anywhere, where Sony already is.

[@FlatWaterFilms]

I'll stick with the EF F4 mounted to the VND filter, thank you always Canon. 🙂

[@PrinceJoseph-ku7uz]

is this available in india

[@thejohnnybrooks]

What camera did you film the test shots on Carl? C70 or R5C? Looks great!

[@carlyates2487]

R5c

[@jamesgrantham1743]

I shoot canon and have the holy trinity 2.8s but when you compare this to the tamron 30-150 f2-f2.8 is this lens really that good?

[@Digi20]

think is you cant have the tamron for canon. maybe some day in the future.

[@amarasesay7522]

Wow! Amazing!

[@carlyates2487]

Thanks for watching

[@trip_the_deep]

i be out here with my tamron 28-75 2.8 running around with it all day cause it weighs almost nothing and cost like $200 🤷‍♂️ this would be nice for a higher end production but at that point wouldn't you just get cinema glass?

[@Digi20]

not if you want/need AF

[@trip_the_deep]

@@Digi20 AF works just fine with my Viltrox ef-l adapter. It's almost as good as it works on my r6.

[@deroux]

AMAZING LENS.

[@carlyates2487]

Thanks for watching

[@Chaoticmind_Shan]

Can u guys do a video on the new Atomos ninja 5.2 and ultra

[@carlyates2487]

Sure, i'll add it to my list. Thanks

[@Chaoticmind_Shan]

@@carlyates2487 appreciate it a lot 🥺

[@1HDBIZ]

"Perhaps one day we will, who knows...". Well, you do Carl. The R1 is coming and you probably already have it under NDA.

[@carlyates2487]

😅 True that did sound like I was implying something. I promise you I don't know though.

[@nicolabevacqua8464]

Dream lens

[@bobsteinfinkel]

Awesome lens. But just wondering if it's going to be very difficult to balance on a gimbal giving it's weight and length.

[@bobuk5722]

Hi, Personally I don't think this lens is suitable for most gimbal work, and equally important, often not at all necessary. It's very nice to have such a focal range at f2.8 meaning this lens could replace several others, but not on a gimbal. You can't have everything, 105 mm at f2.8 is going to be biggish, frankly I'm surprised it is not bigger. One very big advantage though is the fixed physical length, a big help if you run to a really big cinematic style gimbal rig.

[@JARofEMUS]

The automatic lens correction in camera for the new lenses seems to need to correct a lot.

[@bimmerfan2126]

wow, that lens is huge,

[@bananabear009]

Canon has really up the game with all these insanely fast zoom, with a catch, that they come with insane sizes and weights as well. Unfortunately, all these are not for my style of shooting.

[@phoenixvette]

Total sony guy here, but I'm probably picking up this Absolute Unit right here: 8:15

[@baekmedier]

We really need a full frame “C70”

[@samrai7275]

this lens is revolution

[@pattyrick8158]

I can't wait to see how Nikon and Sony would respond to this lens!!

[@Floppyrom]

Hopefully with a Nikon 24-105mm F2 :)

[@RFGfotografie]

Whenever I will buy a RF-mount system, I must have this. I was first doubting to take the 24-70 2.8 or 28-70 2.0. Though now this is out, I just want it. Then I will get the 10-20 and the 100-500 and my kit is complete. #Dreams But yeah probably will never come true as it costing a bit to much money.

[@zoekeys1814]

Would you add a 70-200 2.8?

[@seangentry2943]

If they announce a new C200 or C300 with RF mount soon they will have a real shot to reclaim some of the customers they’ve lost to Sony. This lens looks amazing

[@carlyates2487]

I'd love to see that! Especially if it was full frame

[@Sebastian-lw1ei]

FYI, Tamron released 35-150 f2-2.8 years ago for Sony, and now also for Nikon, not for Canon because they won’t let them ($2000)

[@TheNewMexicoMan]

Tamron had a 28-105 f/2.8 lens in 1998! I still have mine! The focal range at f/2.8 all the way through is nothing new!

[@Digi20]

that tamron was soft back in the day and will be considered unusable wide open by todays standards. and 24mm is quite different to 28mm if you need it.

[@TheNewMexicoMan]

@@Digi20 True! I still have the 1998 Tamron EF 28-105 f/2.8 lens and have mounted it on my Canon R5 and no way at any range would that be acceptable to today's standards. I never sold it because once the Canon 5D Mk III came out, it was unusable! It was fine using the 5D. Now with the R5, it's a paperweight on my self.

[@robertm3951]

Please ask Canon to enable the aperture ring for photos.

[@carlyates2487]

What do you mean by enable it for photos?

[@robertm3951]

@@carlyates2487 I keep hearing from multiple reviewers that it only works for video right now and we would need to use the control ring to change the aperture for photos.

[@محمدالشميري-ع1ر]

very thankyou

[@justinhatchvisuals]

Now the new duo is the 24-105mm F2.8 and the 100-300mm F2.8 lol

[@carlyates2487]

Sure, that would be great!

[@mmolokichrystie9760]

Fantastic content as always, but a bit of a gripe here - that shallow DoF really hurts my enjoyment of this video. No real motivation for it at all for me. The product you are reviewing is either completely or partially out of focus for long stretches. I'm not for or against using shall DoF per se, but I think this is a clear case of detrimental excess.

[@carlyates2487]

Yes I agree, this video was too shallow and needed some deeper focus bits at times. Unfortunately this was made very quickly.

[@fourwheelerjock]

Itd be cool if canon made a like 40 to 200 F4 or something like that. Of course rhe 24-200 F2.8 would be a god like lens but indont see that ever happening and probably not a 40-200 but we can dream right? Lol

[@baekmedier]

Can we then make a speedbooster for the C70 that is RF to RF with speedbooster in it 🙈 and please for the R5C an ND adaptor that is RF to RF 😆

[@carlyates2487]

Now that i'm pretty certain is impossible....

[@baekmedier]

Then I want... no I demand Canon to make a C70 mark 2 that is full frame... :D No.. but it would be nice to have a cinema camera that is full frame like my R5C and has ND filters like my C70 and without adaptors that make the lens mount EF.. I cant use any of the new RF lenses because of that.. @@carlyates2487

[@carlyates2487]

@@baekmedier Now that doesn't sound impossible. That I would love to see.