Junichi Date’s lens paradise “CAPA” July 2023 issue Another shot ③
Canon’s mirrorless camera “EOS R8” is about 461g*, which is surprisingly light for a full-size machine. However, since the in-body image stabilization is not installed, it is desirable that the standard zoom is equipped with an in-lens image stabilization and that there is little blank area in the focal length range when combined with the telephoto zoom. From that point of view, I picked up four RF standard zoom lenses and checked their features and rendering performance.
This time, we will check the L lens “RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM” with an open F4 over the entire zoom range.
* Including battery and memory card.
“Lens Paradise” is a popular series of “CAPA” where photographer Junichi Date uses and reviews various lenses. In this article, we will introduce other shots and impressions that could not be included in the July 2023 issue of “Lens Paradise”.
table of contents
RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM photo check RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM photo check RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM photo check
Canon RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM
spec
[マウント] Canon RF mount[最大径×長さ]φ83.5×107.3mm [重さ] 700ｇ [レンズ構成] 14 groups of 18 pieces[最短撮影距離]0.45m [最大撮影倍率] 0.24 times[絞り羽根枚数]9 sheets[フィルター径]φ77mm
Reference price184,800 yen (tax included)
The color is good and you can feel the depth in the shadow area.
The actual selling price difference with “RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM” is less than three times. Maintaining the brightness of F4 even at the telephoto end is a big advantage, but the F-number at the wide end is the same, and I don’t feel a dramatic difference in resolution performance. However, the color reproduction is better than that of the “RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM”, and you can feel the depth of the shadows.
Canon EOS R8 RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM Aperture priority auto F4 1/3200 sec -0.3 correction ISO200 WB: Sunlight 24mm area partial expansion
Depth of field is fairly shallow
Even at the telephoto end, the aperture is bright at f/4, and you can get a larger bokeh at portrait shooting distances. However, since the depth of field is too shallow for close-up photography, I stopped down to F11 for this cut. Still, only part of the poppy flower is in focus. The bokeh in the background is soft, and even though it was cloudy, the poppies and green colors are clearly visible.
Canon EOS R8 RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM Aperture priority auto F11 1/160 sec +0.3 correction ISO250 WB: Sunlight 105mm area partial expansion
The camera shake correction is effective, and you can shoot without blurring even at 1/8 seconds
Taken with the aperture wide open. Since the Hikawa Maru is in focus, the Minato Mirai building in the background is slightly blurred at actual pixel size. There are few purple fringes in streetlights and building window lights, and the surrounding light sources are stable. The camera shake correction works well, and even at 1/8 seconds, I was able to shoot perfectly without blurring.
Canon EOS R8 RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM Aperture priority auto F4 1/8 second +0.3 correction ISO400 WB: Auto 24mm area partial expansion
I will check “RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM” next time. See the July 2023 issue of “CAPA” for live-action examples and detailed explanations not introduced in this article.
* The reference price is the mass retailer price at the time of writing the article.
Canon EOS R8 RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM Aperture-priority auto F4 1/3200s -0.3 correction ISO200 WB: Sunlight 24mm area partial expansion Canon EOS R8 RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM Aperture-priority auto F11 1/160s +0. 3 Compensation ISO250 WB: Sunlight 105mm Area Partial Enlargement Canon EOS R8 RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM Aperture Priority Auto F4 1/8 sec +0.3 Compensation ISO400 WB: Auto 24mm Area Partial Enlargement
