The 24-105L was my replacement for the very capable 28-135 IS. As Matt makes the statement that some people don\'t feel the \"L\" fits this lens, I can also say it \"Fits\" it very well. I\'m not a 20 year veteran photographer who began with the Red Ringed lenses, but I know what I like also. The shots I get with this lens are very consistent on any camera I\'ve used it on from my 30D to 5D with Rebels and film cameras in the mix somewhere along the way. The build quality is very solid, the focus and zoom rings are both feel nice and operate very smoothly. I have only one other \"L\" lens right now, and it\'s at least 10 years the senior to my 24-105L, while not both of the exact same build, don\'t let anyone \"tell\" you not to get it because they don\'t think it\'s up to standard. Try it yourself and you be your judge. And if the one you\'re buying doesn\'t have a Hood/Shade, I highly recommend spending the extra $$$ to get one!!
As far as protective filters, I don\'t like them on a regular basis, but I do have a few for the rare occasion. Putting another piece of glass between the last native element and your subject creates a variable(not usually the biggest) but there have been images and situations where I have gotten some undesirable results with one. If you\'re going to get one, however, be smart and get a Multi-Coated, reflections can often RUIN your image!!! The extra money will take care of many of those results I spoke of!!! I learned the hard way...
My $.02 is in the pot now...FWIW anyway...
Nov 14, 2009 at 09:31 AM
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