New EF 24-105 f/4L IS Replacement Coming With 5D Mark IV [CR3]

[Canon Rumors]

We reported yesterday that a new kit lens was coming with the EOS 5D Mark IV in August.</p>
<p>We have confirmed that the kit lens will indeed be an update for the EF 24-105 f/4L IS, which makes a lot more sense for a camera such as the EOS 5D Mark IV.</p>
<p>We have been unable to confirm if the new L lens will support the Power Zoom PZ-E1.</p>
<p>To re-iterate, <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/new-kit-lens-coming-for-eos-5d-mark-iv-cr2/">yesterdays report of a Non L kit lens </a>coming with the EOS 5D Mark IV was incorrect and it will indeed be an L.</p>
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[Antono Refa]

Damn...

My EF 24-105mm's aperture failed, and as the price of the fix is 1/3rd the price of a new one, I opted to buy new.

 

[zim]

Excellent news, my interest in this lens has just been re-kindled

 

[NorbR]

Sweet Glad to see a CR3 on that one.
Give it improved optics, improved IS, and the new Nano USM, and I'll be all over that lens.

 

[EOS-1DX Mark II]

Finally! I miss this focal lenghts.

 

[honestlo]

glad to here that.

I expect
better optics
a closer min focusing distance
a built-in macro mode just as 24-70 f/4
support the power zoome PZ-E1

 

[Hector1970]

The existing lens is very robust and reliable.
I've always been happy with its picture quality.
I've thought of moving it on a few times but it's a great focal length range on Full Frame.
I'm sure the new one will be better but the existing one will be a bargain.
As both are F4 it will be difficult to see any improvement in real life shooting,
Hopefully the new lens will be fantastic.

 

[davidj]

As a hopeful buyer of the 5D IV, this makes me very happy

 

[slclick]

But this will just squash the variable aperture lens thread from yesterday and so many had powerful opinions.

 

[Antono Refa]

But this will just squash the variable aperture lens thread from yesterday and so many had powerful opinions.

I wrote the variable aperture kit lens rumor was, IMHO, unlikely. I guess I'll have to change my mind now...

 

[CANONisOK]

Holy Moses!

1) This is incredible. I've been so close to pulling the trigger on the old version, because it would make for a great travel zoom range, but hesitated because I was never in love with the optical performance of my old one. Hesitation and procrastination may have finally paid off!

2) What does this do to our little 24-70mm L f/4? I thought the 24-105 L refresh would never happen as it would cannibalize the very new 24-70mm f/4.

So the question becomes, will the refreshed 24-105mm zoom have the same optical (or other) compromises to create differentiation between these similar products? I doubt the pseudo-macro mode is enough to sway customers back to the little zoom with lesser reach.

With the quality of lenses Canon has been releasing for the past 6 years or so, it's hard to imagine them releasing anything less than a stellar performer in the L lineup. Especially with the renewed emphasis on resolution at the top end (5Dsr, 1Dx2, 5D4).

I'm intrigued to see what happens. But i suspect there is a strong possibility of this joining my kit soon.

 

[Antono Refa]

My guess

Improved IQ - seems like the raison d'être for this upgrade.
Improved IS - 4th gen, rather than 3rd gen on the current mk1.
Diaphragm blades - I bet increase from 8 blades to 9.

Little stuff like zoom lock and pinch lens cap.

It's a kit lens, so I wouldn't be surprised to see shorter minimal focus distance, macro mode, and power zoom support w/ nUSM, as long as price remains reasonable for a kit lens. After all, the kit lens should be a starting point for a large an audience as possible, while remaining reasonably cheap.

 

[rfdesigner]

Sweet Glad to see a CR3 on that one.
Give it improved optics, improved IS, and the new Nano USM, and I'll be all over that lens.

no... not nanoUSM, that's focus by wire so it will keep turning off and you have to restart the damn thing.

I have no problem with a focus/zoom by wire system, just so long as when the power's off manual focus and zoom still work.

 

[james75]

Sweet! Been hoping for a replacement. Thought about selling the current 24-105 for the sigma. Now I don't have to.

 

[Luds34]

My guess

Improved IQ - seems like the raison d'être for this upgrade.
Improved IS - 4th gen, rather than 3rd gen on the current mk1.
Diaphragm blades - I bet increase from 8 blades to 9.

Little stuff like zoom lock and pinch lens cap.

It's a kit lens, so I wouldn't be surprised to see shorter minimal focus distance, macro mode, and power zoom support w/ nUSM, as long as price remains reasonable for a kit lens. After all, the kit lens should be a starting point for a large an audience as possible, while remaining reasonably cheap.

I like your thinking. Those 3 would all be welcome improvements. I'm a big prime guy myself, but sometimes you need to pack light and one good normal zoom is the compromise to make. I hope they offer a 6D mark II kit with this lens. If so I might have to consider going that route.

 

[unfocused]

... What does this do to our little 24-70mm L f/4? I thought the 24-105 L refresh would never happen as it would cannibalize the very new 24-70mm f/4.

So the question becomes, will the refreshed 24-105mm zoom have the same optical (or other) compromises to create differentiation between these similar products? ...

A $600 price difference between the two might create some differentiation.

 

[james75]

Will this lens be released by itself the same time it comes out with the kit? And what do you think the price will be?

 

[Maximilian]

That's some unexpected news indeed. And CR3??? Wow!

An EF 24-105 f/4L IS successor would be really welcome, at least to me. But I really pray that Canon didn't mess it up (for me). So please:
- a real successor (L worth, improved IQ, etc.)
- no nano USM
- no power zoom dock

 

[Maximilian]

My guess

Improved IQ - seems like the raison d'être for this upgrade.
Improved IS - 4th gen, rather than 3rd gen on the current mk1.
Diaphragm blades - I bet increase from 8 blades to 9.

Little stuff like zoom lock and pinch lens cap.

It's a kit lens, so I wouldn't be surprised to see shorter minimal focus distance, macro mode, and power zoom support w/ nUSM, as long as price remains reasonable for a kit lens. After all, the kit lens should be a starting point for a large an audience as possible, while remaining reasonably cheap.

Like that thought except for nUSM and power zoom.
I cannot imagine the L weather sealing working well with the mechanical connection of the power zoom.
We'll see...

 

[Maximilian]

Will this lens be released by itself the same time it comes out with the kit?

Surely! Being a kit lens doesn't mean sold with the kit only.

And what do you think the price will be?

Take a look at MRSP (at sales start) and street price (after 1 or 2 years) of the 24-70/4L and add up at least some 20%. That's my guess for the price.