What is the RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM best used for?

Travel, Wedding & Events, Landscape, Portrait.

How much does the RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM cost in the UK?

The RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM starts from £1389 in the UK, available across 4 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

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Canon

Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Name: RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Brand: Canon
Availability: InStock

Canon's all-round standard zoom for the RF system — the RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM was one of the launch lenses for the EOS R in 2018 and remains the most popular single-lens choice for Canon RF shooters who want to travel light. The 24-105mm range covers ultra-wide to short telephoto in a single barrel: wide enough for interiors and landscapes at 24mm, portrait-friendly compression at 85mm, and enough reach for events at 105mm. Five stops of IS and L-series optical quality make it consistently reliable across lighting conditions. An excellent all-in-one for travel, weddings, and documentary work.

GearFrame's Take

The definitive all-rounder for Canon RF — 24-105mm at f/4 with IS and L-series quality makes it the smartest travel and event lens in the RF lineup.

Starting from

£1389 new

Used from £868 (Wex Photo Video)

Average price across retailers: ~£1274

Available at 4 retailers

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Clifton Cameras

£1389

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Wex Photo Video used

£868

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Core

Released

2018

Aperture

f/4 (constant max aperture)

Compatible Mount

Canon RF

Dimensions

83.5mm diameter × 107.3mm length

Weight

700g

Weather Sealed

Yes

Optics & Focus

AF Motor

Nano USM — fast, smooth, and quiet across the full zoom range

Optical IS

5-stop IS (up to 7.5 stops combined with IBIS on compatible bodies)

Min. Focus Distance

45cm minimum focus distance

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Travel

9.0

Wedding & Events

9.0

Landscape

7.0

Portrait

7.0

✅ Great For

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Travel 24-105mm covers every travel scenario — wide enough for landscapes, long enough for candid moments and light architecture.

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Wedding & Events Versatile range, reliable IS, and fast USM AF make it a go-to lens for ceremony and reception coverage.

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Landscape Wide end at 24mm with L-series edge sharpness handles most landscape situations — IS adds handheld flexibility.

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Portrait 85-105mm range produces flattering compression — f/4 limits background separation but IS enables low-light portraits.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. See our full methodology →