The Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens is an economically-built, value-priced, full frame compatible zoom lens that covers the most frequently used focal lengths. This lens offers excellently-performing image stabilization along with smooth and very quiet autofocus in a light and modestly-sized...

SLRgear Review January 5, 2015 by Andrew Alexander Canon released the EF 24-105mm ?'/3.5-5.6 IS STM in September of 2014, complementing its widely popular 24-105mm ?'/4L . The lens features Canon's new STM (stepping motor) autofocus system, making it very useful for movie-making with its near-silent...

It's a good lens for the money, and for the general consumer who's interested in taking photos and movies outdoors it will serve admirably -- fast autofocus, versatile zoom range and image stabilization.

Shooting with a full-frame DSLR is a costly business, and this goes beyond the price of the body alone. If you shoot with an APS-C camera but are tempted by the relatively low cost of, for example, Canon's EOS 6D or the Nikon D610, don't fall into the trap of thinking that your expenditure stops...

This standard zoom lens covers a popular range from wide angle to short telephoto and includes image stabilisation and Canon's STM stepping motor to power autofocus. It costs around ￡405, which seems quite reasonable. In this review, we'll take a look at how it performs.

Excellent sharpness in the centre of the frame; Lightweight; Fast focusing; Effective stabiliser; Reasonably priced

Fairly high CA levels; Doesn't perform as well towards the edges of the frame; especially at 24mm

The Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is a surprisingly capable standard zoom lens that will appeal most to photographers looking for a lightweight and responsive lens that won't cost the earth, and is a real alternative to the more expensive, 10-year-old Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM.

I bought this for video work in my online business and it has met or exceeded every expectation. Very fast focus and very quiet. I was looking at the EF 24-105 4.0L lens but though the wait was hard I'm very glad I held off.

STM motor is quiet and has good Af for movies

none for video

Specification This standard zoom lens covers a popular range from wide angle to short telephoto and includes image stabilisation and Canon's STM stepping motor to power autofocus. It costs around ￡405, which seems quite reasonable. In this review, we'll take a look at how it performs.

The Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 STM IS has a couple of the "right ingredients" for being a potentially good performer - it doesn't really have an ambitious zoom range, the max.

The Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM ($599.99) may be a budget lens when compared with the company's line of L lenses that are often paired with full-frame Canon cameras, but it's a quality zoom nonetheless.

Quite sharp; Light and compact; STM focus motor; Optical stabilization system; Full-frame coverage; Attractive price point

Distortion throughout zoom range; Narrow maximum aperture; Lens hood not included