24-105mm canon Lens STM (Pre-owned)

Canon EF 24–105 mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM

Overview:
A budget-friendly, full-frame capable standard zoom introduced as an affordable alternative to Canon's L-series lenses 

Key Specs:

• Focal Length: 24–105 mm

• Aperture: f/3.5–5.6 (variable)

• Image Stabilization: Yes (3 stops) 

• Autofocus: STM stepping motor—quiet and smooth for video  

• Weight: ~525 g (18.5 oz)  

• Closest Focus: ~0.45 m; Max magnification ~0.12–0.46×  

Performance:
Delivers solid image quality—sharp at mid-range apertures with reliable stabilization—at a modest price. A good everyday walk-around lens  

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Canon RF 24–105 mm f/4–7.1 IS STM

Overview:
A compact, lightweight zoom for full-frame EOS R mirrorless cameras, launched in early 2020 .

Key Specs:

• Aperture: f/4–7.1 (variable)

• Weight: ~395 g (0.87 lb) 

• Minimum Focus:

  • Standard AF: ~0.20 m (0.66 ft), 0.4× magnification

  • Center Macro mode: ~0.13 m (0.43 ft), up to 0.5× mag 

• Image Stabilization: Up to 5 stops  

• Autofocus: Leadscrew-type STM—smooth and quiet  

• Optics: 13 elements in 11 groups; 7-blade rounded aperture 

Performance:
Praised for being sharp, compact, and versatile, with effective stabilization and macro capability  

Comparison & Use Cases

Why choose STM?

• The EF STM provides a budget option for DSLR users seeking stabilized zoom at a useful focal range.

• The RF STM is ultra-light, stabilized, and adds close-focusing macro—ideal for travel and hybrid stills/video shooters on EOS R bodies.

Recommendation

• Use the EF STM if you shoot with Canon DSLRs and want a cost-effective, stabilized everyday zoom.