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skippie101
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Location: Netherlands
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Review Date: Oct 29, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Sharp, beautifull colours, versatile, IS, weight
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barrel distortion at 24-30mm, zoom-end spontaneously extends while you carry it.
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If you have doubts between this lens and the 24-70L; here's my end of the story.
I think if the 24-105L wouldn't have been sold as a "kit" lens, a lot of people would consider this lens more often. I tried 4 copies of the 24-70L. Why? Cause everyone I spoke to told me that this was the professional lens. The 24-105L would be more suitable for upgraded amateurs (which I consider myself amongst). But having tried 3 (!) copies and none of them produced satisfying IQ, I decided to try the 24-105L. So glad I did.
Besides the absolute satisfying quality it produces on my 5D, it's also versatile to me, I have no need for any other lenses, except the 50mm f/1.4 for extreme low-light situations.
Would recommend this any day to anyone.
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 Oct 29, 2009
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buddyRoland
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Registered: Oct 30, 2008
Location: United States
Posts: 36
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Review Date: Sep 25, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,219.00
| Rating: 10
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Clear, crisp photos. Decent performance in areas with little light. IS enhances the f4.0 medium aperture.
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None really.
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I had this lens on back order through the military / post exchange (PX, I am retired Army). After waiting over 3 weeks I started changing my mind after reading about the superior performance of the 24-70 2.8. I sent an email to cancel this lens and ordered my 24-70 from another vendor. The 24-70 arrived and was above and beyond what I expected. The 24-70 gave me excellent photos. I called about my 24-105 and asked about the cancellation but they said it had been sent anyway. After waiting another week to receive it, it arrived via USPS.
Let me say I considered refusing the lens and letting it go back but now, after trying it out, it's staying. This lens produce some stunning photos. It's also lighter than the 24-70. With the versatility, I will keep both. This will be my walk around lens, rotating with my 17-40, but occupying the main spot. I am glad I have it. Now if I could just get the 70-200 2.8. My experience with this lens shows me you can't believe everything you read.
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Sep 25, 2009
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nickjohnson
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Location: United Kingdom
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Review Date: Sep 19, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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good walk around / single lens solution, fine build, good IQ for range. IS is a real benefit.
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bit heavy with front heavy balance, complex distortion at some FL's, some IQ inconsistency
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Common to all reports
This is my attempt to give something back to the forum members who have provided this wonderful resource. I found much here that helped with my lens selection. So over the last 1 to 2 years here is what I used – all on a pair of 5D bodies. (My comments will be subjective and personal. I will try to avoid saying anything that cannot be read in the spec sheets).
17-40 L
24-105 L IS
70-200 f4 L IS
180 L Macro
400 f5.6 L
50 f1.8 mkII
Sigma 50 f2.8 Macro EX
24-105 L IS
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Overall a very well judged set of compromises. The IS is a real aid to getting sharp pictures. For some this may be all the lens they will ever need. Over half my keepers are taken with this lens.
Used hand held for walk around, gardens, and most everything really Typically used at f8 to f16.
IQ is good overall and about all one can reasonably expect. A3 prints no problem – A2 with a little extra pp work. Some CA - ease to correct. Occasional purple fringe has to be painted out !
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Sep 19, 2009
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jankson
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Location: Sweden
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Review Date: Sep 13, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 8
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24-90 is it very good on my 5DMKII
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Only f4.0 and not so sharp at 95-105
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I get my with the camera in a kit,and i love it.
It become less than half price on it than(In Sweden okt 2009 (1700$) Kit 5DMKII + EF24-105 in okt 2008 (4485$) and okt 2009 (5197$)
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Sep 13, 2009
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Haring
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Location: United States
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Review Date: Sep 11, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 8
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slow
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good range
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The 24-105 I mostly used it for wedding photography on a 5D. Then I decide to sell because the f/4 is slow. I bought a 24 70mm L instead. If you want to see samples: www.haringphotography.com Look for the interior pictures.
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Sep 11, 2009
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ashley
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Registered: Feb 14, 2003
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 12
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Review Date: Sep 6, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Build quality, image stabilisation, focal range, fast precise focus, superb quality between 35-85mm at all apertures. Incredible anti flare capabilities.
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Slight distortion at 24mm and not at its sharpest there either. 105mm not brilliant until stopped down a bit. A tendency towards chromatic aberration that is not seen in my prime lenses, but easy enough to fix during processing. Although it's a great lens, it's still rather expensive.
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I purchased this lens a few months back as a replacement for my Tamron 28-75mm and I have been extremely happy. I have posted a full review on my blog at:
http://www.nudephotopro.com/blog/2009/08/canon-24-105l/
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Sep 6, 2009
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terrett101
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Location: United States
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Review Date: Aug 12, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $910.00
| Rating: 9
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Great build quality, very sharp, nice if not outstanding bokah at f4.0. Really good focal length range, this is the lens I keep on the camera body most of the time.
I previously had a Tamron consumer lens with a long focal range 28-300. That could produce some really nice shots, but you had to carefully watch the f stop, as it was capable of disappointing softness fully open.
The Canon lens is everything I was looking for, and never mind the narrower focal range - these are the focal lengths you will want to use most. And the final bonus - I bought it on eBay, just a year old in absolutely perfect condition.
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It's a bit heavy, and on a Rebel body the camera is front loaded, but this is not a big deal.
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Aug 12, 2009
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JRKO
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Location: United Kingdom
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Review Date: Aug 10, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Standard zoom that sets the standard!
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Cons:
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people complaining about what it can't do......
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24-105 on a full frame camera with IS and a constant F4
Who cares if it has some distortion or is not an f2.8 - once you know how to get the best out of it you don't care.
My first L lens and still the one I leave on my camera when packing it away - ready for the next time
Here are a couple of shots:
St Paul's at 1/13th, F4, ISO 1250 at 58mm hand held on a 5D at 02:49am!!
http://jrko.zenfolio.com/p763044313/h51a1f6d#h51a1f6d
Pole Pole stage on the last night of the Ghent Jazz Festival at 1/13th, F8, ISO 1250 at 24mm taken hand held on a 5D
http://jrko.zenfolio.com/p256811306/h23176412#h23176412
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Aug 10, 2009
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bradc
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Location: Canada
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Review Date: Aug 10, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Build quality, sharpness, lightweight (for L lens), close focus capability
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Purple fringing
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This is a lens I went back and forth on for a long time. I have the 17-55 EF-S lens, and a 70-200mm f/4 that I use on a crop body. I love the 17-55, but wanted something tougher for travel and more telephoto. I've seen mixed reviews both really positive and not. When these started getting sold separately from the new 5D at a price discount I decided it was time to go for it. It has turned out to match my needs perfectly. While the 17-55 is excellent AND faster, it isn't as tough and is a little short for my purposes (portraits/family). When indoors I tend to make use of flash or switch to a prime so the f/4 tradeoff was worth it (versus say the 24-70 f/2.8).
I like the quality, the weight is just right, and the lens delivers in sharpness. My only complaint would be some fringing when wide open with high contrast areas. Pretty common in lenses at the wide end, but I'd hoped the f/4 max aperture would do better. In practice it doesn't come up much, as I tend avoid washed out skies anyways, but it can be dealt with in post processing if needed. Some say this focal length range isn't good on a crop body, but it suits me fine. It spends so much time on the camera I hardly need another lens.
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Aug 10, 2009
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Canon ball
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Location: Ireland
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Review Date: Jul 28, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Focal range, F4, build quality, versatility, image quality
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Cons:
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F4!
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This lens is a top quality 'does it all' lens. I shoot people (family), landscape and occasionally sport, and have got great results with this lens with all three. The pictures are rich and contrasty with satisfactory bokeh.
It is more than acceptably sharp for it's uses.
F4 being constant is great, but it is a rather slow lens indoors, when high ISO is going to negate that great image quality. With good indoor lighting or bounce flash, it performs well.
Build quality is superb, it feels very solid and balances the camera very well.
A superb general purpose zoom.
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Jul 28, 2009
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nadeeda
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Location: Malaysia
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Review Date: Jun 25, 2009
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Recommend? no |
Price paid: $1,250.00
| Rating: 7
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lightweight, center sharpness, fast.
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CA, CA, CA
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Jun 25, 2009
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franzoi
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Location: Italy
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Review Date: Jun 8, 2009
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Very light, perfect for travel, tropicalizzed.
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No ring block.
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Look my photo in Nepal With this fantastic lens.
This perfect for me. For my travel in the world.
http://www.franzoi.eu/index.php/foto/asia/nepal/
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Jun 8, 2009
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