Used Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM for Sale — From £14 | UsedLens.co.uk

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£1658.25 High price

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Canon's workhorse full-frame standard zoom, an L-series staple for nearly two decades.

The Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM is one of Canon's most commercially successful lenses, launched in 2005 as the kit option with the original EOS 5D. The constant f/4 aperture across the full 24-105mm zoom range made it the default walk-around lens for Canon full-frame photographers for a decade. On APS-C bodies it provides a 38-168mm equivalent. The 18-element, 13-group optical formula includes one ultra-low dispersion element and three aspherical elements. First-generation image stabilisation is rated to approximately 3 stops. Ring-type USM provides fast, near-silent autofocus with full-time manual override. The 77mm filter thread and 670g weight place it firmly in L-class territory: metal barrel, rubber sealing at the mount and zoom ring, and the characteristic red ring.

Centre sharpness is very good across most of the zoom range, with the strongest performance between 35-70mm. At 24mm, corner performance is soft wide open and improves substantially to f/8. At 105mm the centre is sharp but corners show softness at f/4. Barrel distortion at 24mm and slight pincushion at 105mm are both well-documented and correctable in-camera or in post. Vignetting is visible at 24mm f/4 and reduces by f/5.6. Ring USM delivers reliable, fast focus in good light with full-time manual override; focus accuracy in mixed or low-contrast light requires care at f/4. The first-generation IS is effective for handheld available-light work at 1/15s at 24mm.

EF mount only, 77mm filter thread. Canon released a Mark II in 2014 with revised optical coatings, updated IS, and an extra UD element; the two can be distinguished by barrel markings and the II's marginally better corner and flare performance. The RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM replaced it for native mirrorless use. On EOS R bodies via the EF-EOS R mount adapter, this lens operates with full AF, IS, and EXIF function. Before purchase, check for zoom barrel creep by pointing the lens downward and observing whether the zoom ring drifts under gravity, and confirm IS operates silently without audible clicking.

The EF 24-105mm f/4L is one of the most available Canon L-lenses on the used market, and prices have fallen as EF shooters transitioned to RF mirrorless. For users with EOS 5D-series or other EF full-frame bodies it remains the most practical all-round L-zoom: versatile range, constant aperture, reliable autofocus, and robust construction for demanding environments. On EOS R via adapter it performs correctly and represents a cost-effective way to cover the 24-105mm range without buying the RF equivalent. Inspect the zoom ring for smooth, even action throughout its travel; verify IS operates silently; and confirm ring USM focus response across the full range.

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Used Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM price history

Tracking the used Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM price? Over the past two weeks, the average has fallen 4.7%, from £284 to around £271. Depending on age and condition, expect to pay between £245 and £315 for a used lens.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 11 Jun – 3 Jul 2026.