Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
The Canon 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is a 24–105mm f/3.5 lens designed for Canon EF mount cameras. Used copies start from $302.94 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
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Lens Overview — Canon 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Key Features — Canon 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
24-105mm Focal Range: Covers wide-angle through short telephoto in a single lens, making it suitable for travel, portraits, landscapes, and everyday shooting.
Variable f/3.5-5.6 Aperture: Opens to f/3.5 at the wide end, giving usable light-gathering performance across the zoom range.
Optical Image Stabilization: Canon's built-in OIS helps counteract camera shake during handheld shooting, particularly useful at longer focal lengths.
STM Autofocus Motor: Canon's Stepping Motor delivers smooth, relatively quiet autofocus suited to both stills and video shooting.
Full-Frame EF Mount: Designed for Canon's EF mount, it provides full-frame coverage and is also compatible with Canon APS-C DSLRs.
77mm Filter Thread: Standard 77mm front thread allows use of widely available filters including UV, polarizers, and ND options.
Lens Specifications — Canon 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Portrait, Landscape, Travel, Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Zoom |
| Focal Length | 24–105mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Camera System | DSLR |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Focus Type | Auto, Manual |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Filter Thread | 77mm |
Description — Canon 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
The Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is a full-frame zoom lens designed for Canon's EF mount DSLR system. Its focal length range runs from 24mm to 105mm, covering wide-angle through short telephoto in a single optic. The variable maximum aperture starts at f/3.5 at the wide end, making it reasonably capable in good lighting conditions. Optical Image Stabilization is built in to help manage camera shake during handheld shooting across the zoom range.
Autofocus is driven by an STM motor, supporting both Auto and Manual focus operation — STM being known for smooth, relatively quiet focusing behavior. The lens features a 77mm filter thread, compatible with a broad selection of standard photographic filters. At 525g, it keeps weight manageable for a lens covering this focal range.
Mounted via the Canon EF bayonet, it integrates natively with Canon's DSLR ecosystem, making it a practical option for photographers wanting versatile everyday coverage on a full-frame or APS-C Canon body.
Pros — Canon 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
- ✓Wide 24-105mm focal length range covers standard zoom territory in a single lens
- ✓Optical Image Stabilization helps reduce camera shake during handheld shooting
- ✓STM autofocus motor supports both Auto and Manual focus modes
Cons — Canon 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
- ✗Variable maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6 means light-gathering diminishes as you zoom in
- ✗f/5.6 maximum aperture at 105mm limits performance in lower-light conditions at the long end
- ✗Canon EF mount limits use to DSLR bodies only — not natively compatible with mirrorless systems
Videos — Canon 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens review with samples (APS-C and full-frame) — Christopher Frost






