Despite being the lenses that we tend to use the most, is there a type of lens more unexciting than the standard zoom lens? For years and years, we have been stuck with either a 24-105mm f/4 or a 24-70mm f/2.8. These tend to be exceptional lenses, and the workhorse lenses for professional photographers everywhere, but with marginal improvements to image quality or autofocus with each new generation, I find it hard to get excited about a new version.
Autofocus: Dual Nano USM
Lens construction: 23 elements/18 groups
Special optics: 4x UD, 3x Aspherical (2x GMO), ASC, Super Spectra, Fluorine (front)
Diaphragm blades: 11
Minimum aperture: 22
Close focusing distance: 0.45m
Maximum magnification: 0.8x (24mm) 0.29x (105mm)
Image stabilizer: 5.5 stops (OIS), 8 stops (OIS + IBIS)
Lens function buttons: 2
Dust/moisture resistance: Yes
Filter diameter: 82mm
Size (diameter x length): 88.5 x 199 mm (3.48 x 7.84 in)
Weight: 1350g (2.98lbs)
