Canon - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM Standard Zoom Lens for EOS R-Series Cameras

I bought this as a lightweight (and inexpensive) travel lens. It is functional for that purpose, but doesn't bring me the joy that other Canon lenses do. I love the R5 body, and will likely be at some point be getting the equivalent L quality zoom. For travel I've actually been loving Canon's tiny “nifty fifty” rf 50 mm 1.8. Another inexpensive lightweight lens, but so small, easily carried, and very discreet. For context, my favorite lens I've gotten so far is the rf110 L macro. However, the L lenses are heavy and bulky for travel, so all in all, this 24-105 kit lens is likely to be the compromise of choice for many users. If you are just taking snapshots of your dogs, friends, or travel locations, you might very well love this lens. Just be forewarned that many of the cool things about the camera don't work with this lens (such as multiple exposure mode and in camera focus stacking). Also, though it claims to be “macro”, and does a decent job of focusing about a foot away from a subject, it's not useable for true macro photography.

This was a kit lens for me. I picked the canon brand for its reputation and reliability. Its a great focal length to start with and I plan to take it on vacation, parades and job rally. Its not for perfectionist photography bit it will get the job done with enough practice.

Light and sharp But does the job for landscape portraits and groups

I bought this with the R6. It's not an awful lens but doesn't have any wow to it like a prime lens does. I prefer the 50mm so much more. I honestly should have used this money towards the 85mm.