I finally saved up and bought a Canon R6 for my trip to Japan next month but now I realized I don't actually have a lens for it lol. I'm such a newbie at this sorry. I want just one lens that can do everything like buildings and people and maybe some food shots too. I was looking at that 24-105mm one but there are like two versions? One is way more expensive and I dont really get the difference. My budget is around 800 bucks left after buying the camera body. My logic was just buy the biggest zoom range but maybe that's wrong... I just don't want to carry a bag of heavy glass everywhere.
Congrats on the R6! Since you're on a budget, definitely look at the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM. It's a fantastic travel companion!
- STM version: Weighs only 395g and fits your budget easily.
- L version: The Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM has a constant f/4 but is way heavier at 700g. The STM actually has amazing 0.5x macro capabilities for those food shots. You'll love it!
Unfortunately, the variable aperture zoom wasn't as good as expected for indoor settings. I transitioned to the Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM. Tip: prioritize wider apertures for better versatility.
> I was looking at that 24-105mm one but there are like two versions? Honestly, I've been super happy with the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM. I took it to Kyoto last year and the Center Focus Macro feature is actually insane for food shots. Technically, it's not a true macro, but getting 0.5x magnification at 24mm works well for tight close-ups. For under $400, no complaints about the sharpness or 5-stop stabilization.
