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TDP Review: Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM Lens
Bryan at The-Digital-Picture.com posted his review on the new Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM Lens.

Excerpts from the review:
“…Three kinds of special lens coatings have been used on the 11-24: Subwavelength Coating (SWC), Air Sphere Coating (ASC) and Fluorine. Reducing flare and ghosting is the primary goal of these coatings and increasing contrast is the end result.”

“…I’ve had the Canon 8-15mm Fisheye in my kit since it was introduced and really like it, but I didn’t find myself pulling it out very often. The distorted look was the primary reason for that lack of use. So, while it is a great lens, I traded that one in toward the 11-24. I preordered the 11-24 within minutes of the announcement and it is now a permanent part of my kit. No regrets – I love this lens.”

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B&H Photo and Adorama are already shipping the first Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM pre-orders. The price is: $2,999

Pre-order yours today: B&H Photo | Adorama







Mar 11, 2015 at 11:50 AM
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ND Filters - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/125810-REG/Dedolight_DGND_Filter_Set_3x3.html

When the lens arrives I will let you know if the filters work.



Mar 11, 2015 at 12:35 PM
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Bryan's review is the first one I have seen that mentions coma distortion, and he says and shows that coma is pretty low in this lens. That is great news to me, because the night sky is one place where a very wide lens is quite useful. I realize it is only an f4 lens, but with higher ISO and longer exposures, and also at times with a tracking drive, I expect to use the 11-24 a lot at night, both at 11mm and at shorter focal lengths. I love to compose with zoom when it is available.


Mar 11, 2015 at 01:23 PM
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Does anyone know what kind of tripod that is?


Mar 11, 2015 at 02:38 PM
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Jaredluse wrote:
Does anyone know what kind of tripod that is?


Really Right Stuff ground level tripod:

http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/TP-243-Ground-Level-Tripod.html



Mar 11, 2015 at 02:41 PM
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The lack of coma is sweet, esp after my disappointment with the new Sigma 24mm.
Might rent this for Perseid meteor shower.

David



Mar 11, 2015 at 03:47 PM
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Psychic1 wrote:
ND Filters - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/125810-REG/Dedolight_DGND_Filter_Set_3x3.html

When the lens arrives I will let you know if the filters work.


I think those filters are meant for stage lights not photography. The quality might not be good enough. There is always the Kodak Wrattens for more money.



Mar 11, 2015 at 05:02 PM
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I just went to the page and compared the 11-24 to the Ziess 15 f2.8. I think the 11-24 wins. Compared the 11-24 at 16mm f4 and f8 with the Ziess at f4 and f8.


Mar 11, 2015 at 05:27 PM
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and an Acratech Ballhead - nice to see.


Mar 11, 2015 at 05:59 PM
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ben egbert wrote:
I just went to the page and compared the 11-24 to the Ziess 15 f2.8. I think the 11-24 wins. Compared the 11-24 at 16mm f4 and f8 with the Ziess at f4 and f8.


http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=977&Camera=453&Sample=0&FLI=2&API=0&LensComp=794&CameraComp=453&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=2

I don't see what you see. Were you comparing f2.8 vs f4? At f4 they are very close with a smidge to Canon on resolution maybe and a smidge to Zeiss on less barrel distortion. But the Canon cannot do f2.8.

But very close is very impressive for a zoom compared to a prime. Good thing I bought the zeiss for f2.8 and manual focus hard stop at infinity

And it certainly beats the nikon 14-24 at f4 at 14mm.
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=977&Camera=453&Sample=0&FLI=2&API=0&LensComp=615&CameraComp=614&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=2



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Mar 11, 2015 at 07:03 PM
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This is a really nice lens. I think I'm going to skip for now and just hang onto my 16-35 f4L and 17 TSE.

Chris



Mar 11, 2015 at 07:11 PM
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Just got my shipping notice from B&H, so they must have a new supply of the lens. Thanks B&H!



Mar 11, 2015 at 07:12 PM
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Scott Stoness wrote:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=977&Camera=453&Sample=0&FLI=2&API=0&LensComp=794&CameraComp=453&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=2

I don't see what you see. Were you comparing f2.8 vs f4? At f4 they are very close with a smidge to Canon on resolution maybe and a smidge to Zeiss on less barrel distortion. But the Canon cannot do f2.8.

But very close is very impressive for a zoom compared to a prime. Good thing I bought the zeiss for f2.8 and manual focus hard stop at infinity

And it certainly beats the nikon 14-24 at f4 at 14mm.
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=977&Camera=453&Sample=0&FLI=2&API=0&LensComp=615&CameraComp=614&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=2



Scott, if you didn't already own the Zeiss 15mm, would you still go with the Zeiss or choose the 11-24mm? I'm not sure I need f/2.8. I love Zeiss lenses and the 15mm has long been on my list, but if the 11-24mm is nearly the equal of the 15mm it's tough not to go with the extra functionality of the zoom. Anyway, your thoughts would be appreciated.

David




Mar 11, 2015 at 07:36 PM
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Pretty great review!


Mar 11, 2015 at 07:55 PM
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Scott Stoness wrote:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=977&Camera=453&Sample=0&FLI=2&API=0&LensComp=794&CameraComp=453&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=2

I don't see what you see. Were you comparing f2.8 vs f4? At f4 they are very close with a smidge to Canon on resolution maybe and a smidge to Zeiss on less barrel distortion. But the Canon cannot do f2.8.

But very close is very impressive for a zoom compared to a prime. Good thing I bought the zeiss for f2.8 and manual focus hard stop at infinity

And it certainly beats the nikon 14-24 at f4 at 14mm.
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=977&Camera=453&Sample=0&FLI=2&API=0&LensComp=615&CameraComp=614&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=2



I was comparing at 16mm for the 11-24 and f4 for both and f8 for both. I still like the 11-24 and not sure how to see distortion here. There is also a difference in exposure between them.



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Still not convinced the number of times I need to shoot wider than 16mm (16-35) and do so without filters in one frame is worth the cost.


Mar 11, 2015 at 08:57 PM
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darbo wrote:
Scott, if you didn't already own the Zeiss 15mm, would you still go with the Zeiss or choose the 11-24mm? I'm not sure I need f/2.8. I love Zeiss lenses and the 15mm has long been on my list, but if the 11-24mm is nearly the equal of the 15mm it's tough not to go with the extra functionality of the zoom. Anyway, your thoughts would be appreciated.

David



It would be a tough choice. I have the TS17 which is my go to lens for landscape to correct lean. No other lens does this. The 11-24 or 16-35, off level results in bowed trees particularly on edges.

So for me the 11-24 or 16-35 or zeiss 15/2.8 is purchased to complement the TS17.

I chose the zeiss because at night, f2.8 permits 1/2 the shutter speed, taking me from iso 3200 to iso 1600 which is a big deal. I also chose the zeiss 15/2.8 because it has a hard stop at infinity and this makes it easy to focus in the dark.

I would certainly buy the 11-24 over the 16-35/f4, because its more complementary for the ts17. Wider and the range from 24-36 is not a typical range. However, I believe the 11-24 will not have as nice sun stars as 11-24 because of even vs odd blades.

The short answer is I need all three - 11-24 for zoom versatility but recognizing the leaning problem. Zeiss for milky way/aurora for f2.8. And ts17 for most use. And I would dispense with 16-35f4.

But If I had to choose just 2 - it would be zeiss and ts17 because they are more complementary for what I do and its difficult to carry it all.

But if I did not shoot at night, it would be 11-24 and ts17.



Mar 12, 2015 at 07:53 AM
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Yes, it sure would be nice to have all three.

It was a tough choice between the Zeiss 15/2.8 and the 11-24. Once I looked at TDP's comparison charts, my eyes determined that the 11-24 was sharper in the center and corners at f4 for both lenses. Distortion was better with the 11-24 while COMA was essentially the same with a slight advantage to the 11-24. Manual focus, AF is not a determining factor for me.

I decided on the 11-24 which I picked up from my local Canon dealer yesterday. I don't own the 16-35 IS and don't consider it an alternative but a compliment to the 11-24. My primary use for the 11-24 will be landscapes and architecture. I was considering the 16-35 before the 11-24 appeared and plans to get the 16-35 are now on hold.

Weather permitting, testing starts today.....



Mar 12, 2015 at 08:21 AM
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mogud wrote:
Yes, it sure would be nice to have all three.

It was a tough choice between the Zeiss 15/2.8 and the 11-24. Once I looked at TDP's comparison charts, my eyes determined that the 11-24 was sharper in the center and corners at f4 for both lenses. Distortion was better with the 11-24 while COMA was essentially the same with a slight advantage to the 11-24. Manual focus, AF is not a determining factor for me.

I decided on the 11-24 which I picked up from my local Canon dealer yesterday. I don't own the 16-35 IS and don't consider
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I agree with your choice - I think it comes down to:
1) the new 11-24 looks like it very close to zeiss 15/2.8 with maybe a slight edge to the canon
2) the zeiss does 2.8 and has hard stop
3) the 11-24 does 11-24

However, It should be considered though that all these measurements do not take field curvature into account and it may be that the zeiss is either way worse or way better depending on the field curvature of canon vs zeiss. All the measurements/pictures you see are not at infinity and I have not been able to find any objective comparisons at infinity.

But based on what we do know, and ignoring field curvature (big assumption):

If you are a night guy - the zeiss is better (f2.8/hard stop)
If you are a daytime landscape guy - the canon is better




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Scott Stoness wrote:
It would be a tough choice. I have the TS17 which is my go to lens for landscape to correct lean. No other lens does this. The 11-24 or 16-35, off level results in bowed trees particularly on edges.

So for me the 11-24 or 16-35 or zeiss 15/2.8 is purchased to complement the TS17.

I chose the zeiss because at night, f2.8 permits 1/2 the shutter speed, taking me from iso 3200 to iso 1600 which is a big deal. I also chose the zeiss 15/2.8 because it has a hard stop at infinity and this makes it easy
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Thank you! That is valuable analysis - you said all the right things to help me consider what might be best for my needs.

I also regard my TS-E 17mm and TS-E 24mm II as essential lenses. They are a necessity in my work; especially my architectural photography. Although I have an interest in night-sky photography, I am probably not heading in the direction where I should make my gear choices centered around that potential.

Before the 11-24mm was announced I was actually planning to add the Zeiss 15mm and 21mm to complement my TS-Es, but now I am less certain. From an overall cost perspective, the 11-24mm is a more cost-efficient choice. It will be a difficult decision, but based your thoughts as well as all the great reviews and feedback I am seeing on the 11-24mm I will probably go with the zoom.

For my less-demanding needs I wonder if the cheapo Samyang/Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 might be a good consolation lens for any potential night-sky photography.



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