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Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras | List Price: $1,249.00
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Brand: Canon
Binding: Electronics
Release Date: 2005-11-01
Features: - 24-105mm standard zoom lens with f/4 maximum aperture for Canon EOS SLR cameras
- 1 Super UD glass element and 3 aspherical lenses minimize chromatic aberration and distortion
- Ring-type USM system delivers silent but quick autofocus (AF); full-time manual focus
- Image Stabilizer technology steadies camera shake at up to 3 stops; weighs 23.6 ounces
- Dust- and moisture-resistant; measures 3.3 inches in diameter and 4.2 inches long; 1-year warranty
Excellent walkabout lens [Posted on 2008-10-18]
This lens is on my 40D about 80-85% of the time. I waited until I've taken at least 10,000 frame with this to review it, and now I feel quite comfortable going with my original gut impression, which is that "this lens rocks!"
For me, I tend to use the focal length range of 50-100mm the most on my crop camera (40D), equating to 80-160mm equivalent on a full frame. I just like to take tight pictures. My main uses are candid portraiture and outdoor sports, and this lens is excellent at both. In most conditions, f/4 is wide enough to give me shutter speeds of 1/250 and better even at a conservative ISO; I was worried at first about not having f/2.8, but that has been a non-issue for my uses. I do own the 135 f/2L, as well as the 85mm f/1.8 and the 50mm f/1.4 - but the versatility of the zoom range here makes this one my usual go-to lens. I also have an excellent 70-200mm f/4L IS lens, which is my second pick for my sports events. Its image quality is quite comparable (perhaps even slightly better), but the 70mm is a bit long on a crop body to allow me the flexibility to take some other creative shots.
It's also a great little travel lens, and the 24-50mm range of the lens helps with quite decent landscape shots. The IS is excellent and reliable, and the lens matches very well with the weight and size of the 30D/40D/50D series, and of course fits well with the 5D as well.
It's not that often I need wider than 24mm, but for those occasions I do have the Canon 10-22mm lens. It's fun, but produces nowhere near the sharpness or colors of the 24-105mm.
The price was a bit steep, but in this case, I think you get what you pay for. I have previously used the 17-85mm, and there is NO comparison - this one wins hands down in pretty much every category that is relevant to me.
The build is solid, as you would expect from any Canon lens with a little red ring. Put on a top-quality UV filter, and you're all set. I also use the included hood quite regularly, both as protection from the elements as well as shade from the sun.
If the focal length suits you, this is a great choice. If you're currently using a crop body but eventually considering going full-frame, no worries - this lens was really made for full frame cameras; it just so happens that it works GREAT for my uses on a 40D.
Awesome Lens [Posted on 2008-10-21]
This is a great lens for many different uses. It is sharp, focuses fast and accurately. I'd love to have this range with a 2.8. I have the tamron 28-75 and I think the Canon is better in every way.
Best walk around lens by Canon [Posted on 2008-10-22]
After doing much research on various websites and message forums, I've come to the conclusion that the 24-105 L is the perfect walk around by Canon. Although I was cautious by the weight, it is suprisingly comfortable to carry. I've spent a few days out with the camera on me hours at a time and had no weight issues. Very awesome lens! Very sharp and worth every penny!
Well Balanced Lens [Posted on 2008-10-28]
This is my first L series purchase and the build quality is exactly what everyone is saying, its built like a tank. Not to waste anyones time but this review is not for someone who wants to know all about the technical details, you can read all about that at the canon website and many others. In short the lens is great and worth the money in my opinion! It's super fast and has a very SOLID feel to it. It fits like a glove on a canon 30D and similar bodies. It does search a bit in low light, but i rarely shoot indoors, you have to expect that from any lens with f/4. In that case just bump up the ISO and use the terrific IS and you will produce fantastic indoor images. You can take great pictures with this lens IF you know how to use your camera settings. It pairs very well with a wide angle lens such as the Sigma 10-20. I found it somewhat difficult at first using this lens on a cropped body. After using the sigma for almost six months it took some getting use to the new view on a cropped sensor 38mm-168mm. I am a landscape photographer at heart, but i felt that if i wanted to be a well rounded photographer i needed to venture out and explore other subjects and i believe that i picked the right lens to do that. As everyone else has mentioned, it is a great travel/general lens and i found the extra zoom on my cropped body to come in handy. I would highly reccommend this lens to you, but more importantly i would make sure that you understood how to use your camera first (using aperture, shutter speeds, exposure compensation, etc). There's no point in buying a Ferrari if you can't drive a stick.
Algo decepcionado [Posted on 2008-10-30]
Compre este lente para reemplazar a mi 28-135 IS co el cual siempre obtuve buenas fotografias. El 24-105 L IS esta magnificamente construido pero no es lo suficientemente Sharp..., sera mi copia ? Lo he probado en mis dos camaras : 40D y XSi. Siempre necesita trabajo en mi Lightroom. Lo mismo me ocurre con el 17-40L pero en menor medida. Mi proxima compra sera el 135 L f2, espero que sea el lente Sharp que busco..!
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