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Canon RF24-105mm f4 L IS USM Review - 4 Years & Counting
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Жыл бұрынThe RF24-105 f/4 is a master of nothing, but pretty good at everything!
In this video, we will go over why the RF24-105mm f/4 is NOT a kit lens. In fact, I will demonstrate while I feel this lens is perfect for up and coming professional photographers with limited budgets to use with their professional work.
We will address the good, the bad and the ugly of the RF24-105. There will be dozens of image examples for travel, landscapes, environmental portraits, studio portraits as well as video examples.
How does the RF24-105mm f/4 stack up against the RF28-70 f/2? Check out my examples in the video.
We will also venture off to Italy and the American Southwest. Come join me!
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@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on the RF24-105 f/4 L IS USM? Has it surprised you with its image quality? Tell me in the comments below.
@Gert-DK 4 ай бұрын
Tell you in a week or so. I would like to ask you what program you are using for editing? I used LR, and after a nearly 10 year break, I am starting again. I am very annoyed with the subscription model. I noticed the program you are using is very much like LR.
@KevinDeal 4 ай бұрын
@@Gert-DK I use Capture One. I like the capabilities much more than Lightroom. It also has a subscription model. But if you pay yearly, it's less.
@Gert-DK 4 ай бұрын
@@KevinDeal thnx
@jdpst20 Жыл бұрын
I've owned the EF 24-105 when I owned a 1DXii and I just purchased an R5c and the RF 24-105 lens and am stoked to get it! I 90% of the time had the EF version on my 1DX when I owned that camera for video and for photos and just general travel ect. It is so versatile and if you can get close to your subject and have the background far away it still creates great separation. I picked it up for the R5c for mainly the wide focal range and the IS. I'll most likely add a 100-500 and maybe a 50mm or 85mm down the road. People also tend to forget for documentary and journalistic or travel work it is not always pleasing or informative to always have the background completely blown out and the subject isolated. Part of the image for these styles of photography is to have the scene actually be recognizable and to place the subject in an environment. For certain portrait sessions sure a blurred background is nice but for every day stuff and travel I don't actually prefer a 1.2/1.4/1.8 lens or I will at least open it up to 2.8 ect.
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
Great point about depth of field. It’s hard to tell a story of your story is blurred out. Lol. Thanks for the watch.
@BlackAsOne1 11 ай бұрын
Thank you!! I Just purchased this Today 8/16/23 Can't wait til it Arrives
@KevinDeal 11 ай бұрын
You're welcome. Enjoy it!
@FreddyBoyBoy Жыл бұрын
when I saw your RF lens collection my jaw dropped. Dope!
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
Thanks. My wolf pack will be growing by one more, as soon as my RF135 gets here. Review to follow soon….
@fengshuischoolindonesia6161 10 ай бұрын
Excellent narration. Thank you
@KevinDeal 10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@sstokoe2301 7 ай бұрын
Awesome review..thanks so much!
@KevinDeal 7 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@ak_hoops Жыл бұрын
Really helpful review. Hard to find good long term reviews of products these days. This is a lens I've considered heavily so will be eager to get it one day.
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
It’s an interesting lens. There are usually other lenses I would reach for first in many situations. But if you asked me if I could only have one lens, I might very well choose this one. Thanks for the kind words.
@ak_hoops Жыл бұрын
@@KevinDeal You’re very welcome. “if I could only have one lens” and that is the exact reason why I want this one specifically. Thank you very much!!
@prosunsport1 Жыл бұрын
Excellent real world review
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the watch and the kind words!
@aspotterabroad4145 Жыл бұрын
I got one together with an EOS R and was blown away how great it was. Now I shooti it mounted on an R5 and R7 and it is my favourite lens to use when I'm up close to the subject. It even has me thinking I can ditch my EF 70-200 f2.8 for an RF 70-200 f4......
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
It’s definitely a great lens. Thanks for the watch! I also use a combo of the R5 and R7. It works for me.
@wesleygomesbrilhante5703 Жыл бұрын
just got this lens yesterday,havent got to use it yet,nice video!
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
It's an excellent lens. Enjoy it!
@rignacio5199 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I'm heading to Europe in July and was debating on which lenses to bring. My original plan was to bring my RF24-105L, EF 16-25 and my Nifty Fifty. But I might leave the EF16-35 at home and roll with the RF24-105L and the Nifty Fifty for low light stuff.
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
If you need to go wider than 24mm, just turn your camera on its side and take three shots, panning left to right Stitch them together after the fact. There were very few times 24mm couldn’t get the job done. Another idea, if you really need to go wide is to look at the cheap RF16mm 2.8.
@nazfenix Жыл бұрын
I luckily own both and I love them, but I can't deny that 28 70 f2 worth its price! It gives you that piece of mine for every situation.
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
Very true. Thanks for the watch!
@unclebuck5957 Жыл бұрын
I love this lens great weight and very sharp I use this for landscape photos
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
I agree. It's my go to on vacation.
@robigerovasilisphotography Жыл бұрын
I took this lens with my R6 to Greece and travelled the Greek islands. absolutely my favourite lens for travel and general purpose hands down!!!
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
I’m sure you got some amazing shots! Thanks for watching!
@impopio4987 2 ай бұрын
@@KevinDealhow about f2.8 version?
@KevinDeal 2 ай бұрын
@@impopio4987 I've only messed with the 2.8 for a few minutes, but it's probably too big and too heavy for what I would personally want to take with me on vacation. The quality was fantastic.
@niceyesplease Жыл бұрын
Great review, thanks. Subscribed!
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@jolob 15 күн бұрын
Found one used for 800 (almost bought new for like 1300) and it just feels right. I've used the 24-70 2.8 too that everyone hypes but I've never minded using the 24-105 4. This lens = V A L U E !
@KevinDeal 15 күн бұрын
24-105 f4 is such a good lens.
@verediano Жыл бұрын
Great video Kevin, I'm think about buying a Canon R8 and I had no idea about the lenses, thanks to you I do know now. Do you think a 50mm F/1.8 is a good complement for this lens or it is like an overlap?
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
I think the 50 1.8 is a great complement. However, I decided to choose the 35 1.8 instead of the 50 because I prefer the focal length more. It’s more of a story telling lens. I did a review on the 35 I highly encourage you to check out
@rizhall 8 ай бұрын
Hey man, I love your comparisons and am glad to find I didn't waste money in investing in the 24-105 while waiting a while to get a 24-70 (which buys me time to get a f2.0 instead of f2.8.) I see the bokeh isn't as strong because of the aperture limitations. I have 35mm & 50mm 1.8f lenses but haven't been able to do comparisons yet. Do these prime lenses hold any candle to either of the zoom lenses you talked about here as far as picture quality?
@KevinDeal 8 ай бұрын
Yes. Both the RF35 and RF50 are fantastic lenses. They definitely hold their own. Stopped down, you'd have a hard time telling which is which, in my experience. I'm currently in the middle of recording my review of the 50 1.8. I did a review of the RF35 last year where I compare it to the much more expensive RF28-70 at 35mm and it's really hard to tell the difference. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i56ges1-v7zLhqs.html
@rajeshnahar5585 5 ай бұрын
Hey Nice detailed video. Just wondering if this lens is good for product videography and photography? I am planning to mate this lens to a Canon R6 mark II.
@KevinDeal 5 ай бұрын
It is great for product photocopy. I usually shoot at a deep depth of field with product photography. That’s where lenses are the sharpest.
@eduardometinger 10 ай бұрын
Hello from Brazil! Great content. Thanks for share this information, because I’m changing all setup from 6D and prime lenses to a R6 Mark II and thinking about RF 24-105!!! Your video help me a lot!
@KevinDeal 10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@peterebel7899 Жыл бұрын
I did several vacation trips with the 24-105 4.0 (85% of the shots) and the 35 1.8 doing the rest. I have access to plenty of other options outperforming either of those but barely any comparable versatile. (on the long end the 100-500 or the 100-400 are a perfect adding if needed)
@doohanlim1225 Жыл бұрын
Planning to get the same exact setup as you mentioned for the Canon EOS R8. How do you find the 24-105L performing in low light?
@peterebel7899 Жыл бұрын
@@doohanlim1225 Scanning my LR catalogue: Lots of keepers handhold with 1/5s even on the long end on the EOS R (no IBIS) So indoor, blue hour, worst weather, deep woods, wiping, ... , all on the list. Just make your plans happen!
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
@@peterebel7899 Funny you mention that. If you check out my RF35 1.8 review, there are a ton of pictures from Italy I took with that as well. Like you, I basically just used those two lenses. It's all you really need.
@Beaver-be8vk Ай бұрын
I have the F4-7.1 and I think that’s a very underrated lens as well. If I’m outside that’s what’s on my camera and it literally doesn’t take a bad picture. Super sharp. Thinking of upgrading but I’m not sure if I should. I’ve seen a few comparisons videos that say they’re pretty close in sharpness. I’ll probably get it when I upgrade my camera and save a few bucks in a kit.
@KevinDeal Ай бұрын
There's definitely a lot more to lenses than sharpness. But the non-L lens (like you said) is pretty darn good.
@Psyclonus7 Жыл бұрын
You can use any lens as a pro. Most people can't tell the difference or care. Just as long as the image looks good.
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
You’re not wrong.
@Psyclonus7 Жыл бұрын
@@KevinDeal If the average person cared about photography, Instagram wouldn't be as big as it is
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
@@Psyclonus7 There's some good photography on Instagram. You just have to dig for it.
@withvictors 11 ай бұрын
thanks
@KevinDeal 11 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@jasonavant5210 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review and I really really enjoy the versatility of this lens. I use it for studio corporate headshots and general photo taking but I like my EF 70-200 is better for portraits. Think I really want the 50mm f1.2 next or upgrade to an RF 70-200.
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
The 70-200 is a special range, so I see your point there. I reviewed both the 50 1.2 and 70-200 in other videos if you want to see comparisons. Thanks for the watch!
@jasonavant5210 Жыл бұрын
I was undecided between the 50 and 85 and your reviews helped push me to the 50. Also want to give you kudos for your review style. You rightfully understand that seeing pictures and an actual photo shoot is so much more helpful than somebody reading a spec sheet and shooting charts or brick walls. Keep up the excellent work!
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
@@jasonavant5210 thanks! Yeah, taking pictures of models is way cooler than taking pictures of charts!
@katanakatana9002 Жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin, I want to upgrade my canon 560D to R6. I’m not a professional still learning and I would like to do pet photography what type of lens do you recommend ? And as a beginner should I consider r 6 mark II or r 6 will be enough for me? Thank you 🙏🏻
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
To me lenses are more important than camera bodies. And the first version of the R6 is more than enough for pet photography. And it’s on sale everywhere so the first version would be appealing to me. As far as lens, it depends on what type of pet photography but I would look into a 70-200 if the pets aren’t going to be super close to you.
@katanakatana9002 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your advice 👍🏼😊
@lenf3641 Жыл бұрын
I've got this lens with R6. All's good and working as intended. However, I noticed when I customize exposure compensation to control ring it's not working, all other options(ISO, Tv, Av etc) are working when I rotate the control ring except exposure compensation. Woult it be possible for you to check if it's working for you and reply? Thanks in advance.
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear you are having issues. I just attached my RF24-105 to my R5 and assigned Exposure Compensation to the control ring. It worked perfectly. Have you updated the firmware to the latest version in both your camera AND you RF24-105?
@lenf3641 Жыл бұрын
@@KevinDeal Yes, camera and lens has up to date software. Thanks for checking. I spoke with Canon tech support, he advise to send lens for inspection. I still have a return/replace window. I'll prob replace the lens. Thanks for your help! Really appreciate it.
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
@@lenf3641 I'm sorry the lens is giving you issues. I hope Canon is able to solve the problem.
@lenf3641 Жыл бұрын
@@KevinDeal Update: I just tested Control ring set to Exposure compensation with all possible modes(Tv, Av, P and Fv) and it working. The same scenario doesn't work with M(manual mode). Did you tested in M and ISO in Auto or manual with your R5?
@GiuseppeAniello Ай бұрын
unbelievable.. i've found this video cause i've searched for review of 24-105 and i didn't expect to find the town where i live :=) i live very close to Gaeta
@KevinDeal Ай бұрын
My wife grew up in Gaeta. She's an American daughter of a Marine that was stationed there. It's one of my favorite places in the world. Not full of too many tourists. Great food. Great people. Close to Roma and Napoli. Love where it's located. Oh yes, and the beach.
@GiuseppeAniello Ай бұрын
@@KevinDeal this is incredible :) if you came back let me know so we can go around for a shooting there are so many beautiful things
@KevinDeal Ай бұрын
@@GiuseppeAniello We are planning on getting a place out there for a couple weeks in June of 2025, maybe late July. We are definitely coming back. That would be amazing.
@jagdpanzers4406 Жыл бұрын
Have you actually tried the 24-105 non-L version? Imo a very underrated lens and ruled out very fast due to how the specs look
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
Yeah. In great lighting it produces fantastic images (the non L). It’s also fairly light. I don’t own one, so I can’t do a review of it but if I can get ahold of one I’d love to. But no weather sealing (for travel) and a variable aperture is a deal breaker for me.
@jagdpanzers4406 Жыл бұрын
@@KevinDeal Cool, whats the deal with variable aperture? Except if you're doing video I don't see an issue. Weight is almost half of the 4L version. Price a third of the 4L. What amazed me most was close up focusing distance, could do many almost-macro shots. If you ever need sample pics let me know, got a few. have a nice day
@elsiesoto6863 Жыл бұрын
Interesting. CanonUSA just posted a photo today where this lens was used in studio.
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
It's definitely a fantastic studio lens. Thanks for the watch!
@rogriv Жыл бұрын
Has anybody experienced a slight wobble of the center cylinder and sensor noise when moved around?
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
Pretty sure that’s just the image stabilization. It’s designed to be that way. Totally normal.
@hariantosuhendro1428 Жыл бұрын
How about Eos R with EF 24-70mm F2.8 II ? currently in Indonesia RF 24-105mm L 22 million EF 24-70 F2.8 II 25 million (official warranty). I doubt buying a distributor warranty at a price of 15 million. I'm afraid it's a problem.
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
24-70 is a good lens. I don’t know what is a good deal in Indonesia. Thanks for watching.
@jackarentphotography9822 Жыл бұрын
"if you want to pixel peep, and be a dork." Lol
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
I’m just over here calling balls and strikes. Thanks for the watch!
@MikeNovakPhoto Ай бұрын
I also hate the term kit lens. I own the 24-105 as well and I use it the most. It's normally sold along with the EOS R5 as a kit for those that are first time Canon buyers to get a slight discount. The Canon R5 C has a kit as well and is paired with the RF24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM. So does that make that lens a kit lens as well. Again I hate the term kit lens.
@KevinDeal Ай бұрын
100%. That lens stands on its own merits.
@iamdjfidel Жыл бұрын
What is the rule at the 16th Chapel that you was yelled for?
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
No pictures at all. I took a few then got yelled at. Apparently some company out of Japan paid a ton of money for exclusive rights of all pictures taken in the Sistine Chapel.
@iamdjfidel Жыл бұрын
@@KevinDeal Oh wow so is it exclusively to pro cameras or cellphones or cameras in general? Thanks for the update and so we can't take photos of yourself to say you was at the 16th?
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
Correct. No photos at all.
@iamdjfidel Жыл бұрын
@@KevinDeal thank you sir Great video between! I got the 24-240mm to satisfy my long range and it’s not too disappointing but great for videos in well lit room or outdoor compared to buying or renting the big boys
@user-zg4mn1py9j 6 ай бұрын
Why use adapter for R7? It has an RF mount
@KevinDeal 6 ай бұрын
Maybe I misspoke. I’m well aware that you don’t adapt it to an R7. It’s native.
@user-zg4mn1py9j 6 ай бұрын
@@KevinDeal Thanks for clarification! I got a little confused at 9:25 when you attach the adapter.
@KevinDeal 6 ай бұрын
@@user-zg4mn1py9j Yes. In that section I am talking about alternative lenses you could use to the RF24-105 f/4/. I first talk about the less expensive RF version, then I talk about adapting older lenses to save money if the viewer can't afford the RF24-105.
@KentSpain85 Жыл бұрын
I love the 24-105 L, but it's nothing magical in my book. My favorite lens is the rf 70-200 f/2.8. But when I travel I can't beat the trio: 24-105 L, 100-500 & 35 1.8. It covers everything. And the 24-105 is so versatile! It's just not... Magical... Not like the 70-200.
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
I feel the same way about it vs the 28-70. Like I said in the video, it’s pretty good at everything but not mind-blowing on anything.
@truthseeker6804 4 ай бұрын
do you know the rf 24-240 exist?
@KevinDeal 4 ай бұрын
I do know it exists.
@steveearnshaw5426 Ай бұрын
The price difference will buy that ticket to Italy.
@KevinDeal Ай бұрын
Very true
@Mr_phil_80 Жыл бұрын
Your use of "stopped down" is backwards. Stopping down the lens means to close the aperture down from ex: f2 down to f6.3. What you mean to say is shoot "wide open"...what a general oversight unto proper photo termonology!
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
To me stopped down means closed. And open up means open (wider). Maybe I misspoke but I am definitely not confused.
@ricardoucr 6 ай бұрын
I am goin to tell to the pope that you took pictures inside the Sistine Chapel.
@KevinDeal 6 ай бұрын
I’m going to hell anyway. lol.
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