This was my first L series lens. Definitely worth the investment, for the image quality alone . Very versatile lens

USED AT A CHURCH EVENT,BOUNCE FLASH.

I had read reviews and thought I'd like this lens but I love it. Great versatility. Really enjoying it!

Ive been looking for the perfect street lens for a while. Recenlty bought a canon 6d and added the 24-105mm. Wow blown away -= wouldnt be the same on my old 60d as the 6d is full frame. Thanks Cameras Direct. As always a great experience.

Announced towards the end of 2012, Canon's EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM zoom lens provides a lighter, more affordable alternative to the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM, which we reviewed in April of the same year .

Handling and features Performance Verdict Specification This new entry to Canon's L-series of lenses covers the popular 24-70mm focal range. As it has a constant maximum aperture of f/4 it is available at a lower price than the latest 24-70mm f/2.8 lens and also includes image stabilisation...

Excellent sharpness throughout the range in the centre at maximum aperture; Good build quality; Relatively lightweight; Reasonably low distortion

Quite expensive for a lens with an f/4 maximum aperture; Sharpness at 24mm towards the edges of the frame falls behind performance in the centre of the frame

The Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ($1,499 list) is a wide-to-short telephoto zoom lens for Canon cameras . It's noticeably smaller than the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM, a lens that captures twice the light at its widest aperture, but lacks image stabilization and is priced around $2,300.

Optically stabilized; Sharp throughout the zoom range; Optically stabilized.

Some distortion at 24mm; Telescoping design

This lens is great for portraits and group images. It takes great pictures and is light enough use for hours. I am very happy with this lens, it could pass as brand new.

The image quality is not that bad but I prefer F2.8 if you can pay for it.

If your demands don't require a fixed f/2.8 zoom lens, the Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM will reward you with sharp images and a useful zoom range. (4 out of 5) Pros Optically stabilized Sharp throughout the zoom range Optically stabilized Macro mode at 70mm Cons Some distortion at 24mm Telescoping...

Optically stabilized; Sharp throughout the zoom range; Optically stabilized; Macro mode at 70mm

Some distortion at 24mm; Telescoping design