The Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM is a very capable lens, a real Swiss Army knife. Its expansive focal range is extremely versatile, and it's capable at everything from portraits to close-ups – and super close-ups, too, as its Center Focus Macro mode facilitates 0.5x shooting as near as 13cm.

Remarkably priced; Impressive sharpness; 0.5x macro capability; 5-stop optical IS; Incredibly small and light

Only f/4 for 24mm wide setting; f/7.1 is limiting at 80mm and longer; Not weather sealed

The Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM is a fine performer, with a bonus of 24mm ultra-wide coverage, handling superbly, compact, light, focusing down to macro distances, and at half the price of the original offering has to be attractive.

Excellent; even sharpness; Low CA; Moderate vignetting; Low distortion; Well-controlled flare; Extra-wide 24mm coverage; Focusing to macro distances; Fast and accurate AF; Silent control ring options; Stabiliser; Compact and light

No weather sealing; No provided lens hood; Restricted telephoto aperture range

The Canon RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM Lens solidly fills the empty slot in the RF lens lineup. Those acquiring an affordable, compact, full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens EOS R-series camera now have an equally affordable, small, and light general-purpose/standard zoom kit lens.

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The Canon RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM is the most affordable zoom lens for the R system, and one of the smallest and lightest full-frame zooms you can get for any camera.

Light and compact; Ample zoom coverage; Quick; quiet autofocus; 1:2 macro magnification; Minimal focus breathing; Stabilized optics; Attractive pricing

Omits dust and splash protection; Narrow aperture limits low-light use; Hood not included

Canon has no shortage of premium, high-cost lenses for its full-frame EOS R camera system, but photographers looking for affordable glass have fewer options. Thankfully, the lowest-cost entry in the system, the Canon RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM ($399), makes the right compromises to net ample zoom range for everyday use, and is a fine complement to the compact EOS RP.Light Zoom, Plenty of Range Canon's competitors have been hard at work delivering compact, full-frame zooms for their respective camera systems, but have largely taken a different approach—lenses like the Nikon Z 24-50mm, Panasonic 20-60mm, and Sony FE 28-60mm all sacrifice telephoto coverage to make weight. The RF 24-105mm offers the same range of coverage as bigger, pricier f/4 zooms like Canon's own RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM (4.2 by 3.3 inches, 1.5 pounds), but uses lighter glass in its design. The RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 is noticeably smaller (3.5 by 3 inches, HD) and lighter (13.9 ounces). Its f-stop isn't as bright, at ...

The Canon RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM is the most affordable zoom lens for the R system, and one of the smallest and lightest full-frame zooms you can get for any camera.

Light and compact; Ample zoom coverage; Quick, quiet autofocus; 1:2 macro magnification; Minimal focus breathing; Stabilized optics; Attractive pricing

Omits dust and splash protection; Narrow aperture limits low-light use; Hood not included

Canon’s RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM lens represents a winning combination of size, weight, versatility and price.

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Apple has given select media outlets and YouTubers access to the new iPhone 14 ahead of when it begins arriving in customers' hands on Friday, September 16. There are two models of the ‌iPhone‌ 14, the standard 6.1-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 and the larger 6.7-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 Plus.

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Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features