About this model
The Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is a lightweight, versatile standard zoom for full-frame and APS-C Canon DSLRs. Its 24-105mm range covers wide-angle to short telephoto, making it ideal for travel, landscapes, portraits and everyday shooting. The STM stepping motor provides smooth, near-silent autofocus that is especially suited to video recording, while the 4-stop Optical Image Stabiliser helps keep handheld shots sharp in low light. The lens features a seven-blade circular aperture for pleasing background blur and a minimum focus distance of 0.4m for close-up work. It accepts 77mm filters and weighs approximately 525g, making it a practical all-day lens.
Key specs
| Type | Standard zoom lens |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 24-105mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Format | Full frame (also fits APS-C, approx. 38-168mm equivalent) |
| Autofocus | STM (stepping motor) |
| Image stabilisation | Yes, 4-stop Optical IS |
| Filter size | 77mm |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.4m |
| Weight | approx. 525g |
Compatibility
Fits all Canon EF and EF-S mount DSLRs, full-frame and APS-C. Works on Canon RF mirrorless cameras (EOS R series) with the Canon EF-EOS R adapter, and on EOS M cameras with the EF-EOS M adapter, retaining autofocus and image stabilisation.
Questions about this model
Is this lens suitable for video recording?
Yes, the STM motor provides smooth, quiet autofocus that is ideal for video, and the image stabiliser helps reduce shake.
Will this lens work on my APS-C Canon DSLR?
Yes, it fits all Canon EF and EF-S mount cameras. On APS-C bodies the field of view is approximately 38-168mm equivalent.
Does this lens have image stabilisation?
Yes, it features 4-stop Optical Image Stabilisation to help prevent blur from camera shake.









