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Ozimax
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Location: Australia
Posts: 9
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Review Date: Dec 30, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Built to L standard throughout.
Sharp at all FL.
Best all round lens ever made.
Focal length covers just about everything I need
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Pricey, but you get what you pay for.
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I purchased this lens brand new in early December. I sold my 50mm F1.4 prime, which in itself was a wonderful lens, but the solitary focal length was hampering my particular style) of photography. (Build quality and AF speed left a little to be desired too. If I could have afforded it, I would have kept both, but as a frequent world traveller, I needed just one lens. I sold my 70-200 F2.8 and 50mm F1.4, and this lens is it.
It is sharp, colourful and, well, the ultimate all rounder. Buy it with confidence.
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 Dec 30, 2008
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EyeBrock
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Location: Canada
Posts: 1011
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Review Date: Dec 18, 2008
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Light, sharp, useful IS. Excellent build quality. Great on the 5D2. Feels great on this size body.
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Not great on my 20D.
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Ok, this lens is way better on my 5D2 (despite some other adverse comments). I gave it a go with misgivings, at my 9 year old son's Christmas Carol affair. I decided to crank up the ISO instead of using a flash. I'm very impressed, I got hand held images (even after a 'red bull') at a 40th, at 105 mm with 2500 ISO which were sharp and way better than my 20D at 400 and with flash.
I am now starting to really appreciate this lens. It still a 10.
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Dec 18, 2008
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ComairCRJ700
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Location: United States
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Review Date: Dec 18, 2008
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Recommend? no |
Price paid: $900.00
| Rating: 5
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Build Quality, Range
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Image Quality, Distortion, Corner Sharpness, Abyssmal on 5D Mark II
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Absolutely abyssmal on the new 5D Mark II. Image quality comparable to the plastic kits lens that come with the older toy rebels and it is not suitable for large, professional applications. High-end equipment deserves top-notch glass and this is not it. Corner sharpness is non-existent and the distortion on the lower end destroys those focal ranges for usefulness. Even the toyish EF-S 17-55 IS tops this lens for quality. Anybody who claims this lens to be sharp either has a better copy or has not seen sharp, quality glass.
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Dec 18, 2008
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Mertz
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Registered: Jan 11, 2005
Location: Canada
Posts: 41
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Review Date: Nov 18, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,100.00
| Rating: 9
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Image Quality, Range, IS
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Cons:
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Distortion at 24mm
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Overall, I really have been blown away by this lens.
While not entirely flawless, it is certainly one of the best general purpose lenses I have ever owned or used. The only faults I can sight are the fact that there is some "moustache" distortion at 24mm and that the IS takes a second or so to function effectively. Other than that, the lens is gold.
The sharpness wide open blew me away from day-one. My first test shots of some pepsi cans wide open at various FLs actually produced moire on the fine print of the can. When observing portraits wide open at 100%, the amount of detail rendered in the focal plane is simply stunning. AND, the bokeh is pretty good. Maybe not 135mm f/2 good, but still very nice.
The colour and contrast are exceptional, the focal range is ideal (for me), the focus is fast and reliable, the lens is sealed and very well built. What more can I say? Excellent, excellent lens.
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Nov 18, 2008
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analycer
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Location: Thailand
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Review Date: Nov 17, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $900.00
| Rating: 10
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• Range
• Sharp
• No zoom creep
• IS works
• Price (cheaper than 24-70 F/2.8L that is)
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• Looks (compared to 24-70 F/2.8L)
• Darker Viewfinder (because of F/4)
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Attached to my 350D and always stays there.
Have to be picky when buying this one. The first one I tried out (code UW) was soft even at center (F/4) and has high CA on extreme edges.
I'm not sure about fullframe, but this lens gives decent range, which is more preferable over speed to me. Shoot some sports and portrait. It works really great outdoor, but not so good in low light.
Right now I don't need 70-200 F/4 IS I planned to get any more.
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Nov 17, 2008
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avuroski
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Location: United States
Posts: 537
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Review Date: Nov 13, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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great range, color, sharpness
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Cons:
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speed
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Loved this lens, especially on a 40D, believe it or not. Very useful, workable combination. You lose the wide, but you still have basically a 35mm and go all the way past the 135mm portrait. So that was great. I owned the 17-55 2.8 IS first, and sold it to get this. Just liked the color and the range better. That and the IS on a lens this short is a little gimmicky - sure, it's good, but it's not really that important. Nothing like how important it is on the 70-200, for instance.
But when I got the 5D, I no longer liked the lens. It was no longer that long, but the speed was bugging me. People say this is so light, but honestly, I don't feel a big difference between this and the 24-70 I replaced it with. The 24-70, on the other hand, is my god lens. I wish I had just started there instead of going through every other lens canon makes in this range. Even sharper than the 24-105 and the 2.8 does three big things: 1) brightens your viewfinder, 2) makes focusing faster (and focusing in low light possible), and 3) makes shooting indoors at iso 1600 and 3200 a breeze. Indoors at 3200 with the 24-105 was hit or miss. It's possible, but I just didn't like it well enough to stay. The 24-70 is the real deal. It's worth the extra money.
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Nov 13, 2008
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hoghunter
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Location: United States
Posts: 384
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Review Date: Oct 28, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $800.00
| Rating: 10
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Awesome iQ, very quiet and fast. The IS makes it like a f2.8.
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None
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I bought this lens after purchasing ,ore than ten other lenses. I have covered the full gamut of price and quality. I only wish I had started here because I would have saved a lot of time and money. I like this lens better than my 24-70 F2.8 or my 70-200 F2.8. A friend had told me how much he liked his and I could believe it was that big a deal. This lens actually makes me a better photographer. On our recent vacation to San Francisco, I was able to get some photos that I am proud of. I know this is not uncommon for most people, but not me. I love photography, I have to to spend so much an suck so bad, but this lens is right in my sweet spot. The IS compensates for my hand shake that I didn't realize was there. The clarity of the glass like most L lenses produces tack sharp images.
I think all serious photographers should make this a number one priority for their lens choices. It covers a large range very well. I will admit, I don't do a lot of long range zoom work and if I did, I would prefer a 100-400 or at least a 70-200. But for a good walk around lens, this can't be beat.
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Oct 28, 2008
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overpar56
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Location: United States
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Review Date: Oct 26, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,100.00
| Rating: 8
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I had mine for 2 years. Great focal length on a full frame. It is pretty much my go-to lens on my 5D. IS works great. It's not as heavy as the 24-70 2.8 so it doesn't feel that heavy. Does a nice job with portraits.
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I've had mine recalibrated for some focus issues twice. The second time at Canon CPS did the trick and it's really sharp and tracks focus well now.
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Oct 26, 2008
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Rotheus Latham
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Registered: Apr 24, 2007
Location: United States
Posts: 49
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Review Date: Sep 28, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Sharpness, build, IS very helpful.
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None so far.
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Bought this lens to replace my 28-105 II after the front element met up with a misplaced fingernail file. I'm very happy with this lens. Zoom is very smooth, focus is fast. The build quality is superb. The lens is very sharp. It is on my 20D 90% of the time.
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Sep 28, 2008
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HMZRHS
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Registered: Apr 10, 2007
Location: Brunei
Posts: 62
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Review Date: Sep 18, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Fast esp for outdoor,colour crisp eventhough at F4 and through F11 hook to EOS 1D MKII
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Cons:
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The extended BARREL.This is not for indoor use esp low light condition.
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Sep 18, 2008
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albertino
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Registered: Dec 22, 2007
Location: Italy
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Review Date: Sep 7, 2008
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Pros:
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Ottimo contrasto-ottima nitidezza-escusione focale-stabilizzazione
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Cons:
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una fastidiosa distorsione a 24mm-comunque, recuperabile in P.S.
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Un obiettivo per ogni occasione-Ottimo per i viaggi e non solo.
Raccomandato
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Sep 7, 2008
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Jeff10ct
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Location: United States
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Review Date: Aug 27, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,199.00
| Rating: 9
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Great picture quality; good zoom range.
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Price and weight, but as another user said - you get what you pay for.
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I purchased the 24-105mm along with my Canon EOS Rebel XSi, instead of going with the kit lens. I am just starting to get serious about photography but didn't want the lens quality to be a reason that I got OUT of photography so I decided to spend the extra money. I have NOT been disappointed. I am in no way the next Ansel Adams, but this lens can help you take some unbelievably clean and clear pictures. If you're on the fence, I would say spend the extra and go with it - you will not be disappointed.
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Aug 27, 2008
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CircleMGraphic
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Location: United States
Posts: 417
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Review Date: Aug 23, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,249.00
| Rating: 9
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IS, Focal length range, Sharpness, Color
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Pricey, but you get what you pay for
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I thought my 50mm f/1.4 was sharp, I was wrong. This is my first L series lens, and I have now been spoiled. Took some portraits after bringing this puppy home. At 70mm wide open, this thing is TACK SHARP. Only con I've found of this lens is the price, but you get what you pay for.
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Aug 23, 2008
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Cliffee
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Location: United States
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Review Date: Aug 23, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $700.00
| Rating: 9
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Very sharp and contrasty across its full range. IS is awesome. Uses standard 77mm filters like my other two L lenses. USM is fast, accurate and silent. Much lighter than my 24-70 f/2.8L. Ultimate walk around general usage lens for me.
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Not really a justified negative but if I had to complain f/2.8 would be the icing on the cake.Then I would complain about the weight.
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I recently picked this lens up from a local Craigs List seller $700.00 w/B+W Polarizer "Pro"and I'm very happy with it. My longtime friend 24-70 f/2.8L will now either head to the safe and may even eventually get sold. The difference in weight is definitely worth the 1 stop loss for me and the IS works great. From f/4 and up it is very sharp. I could easily compare this to my 70-200 f2.8L any day!
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Aug 23, 2008
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el-richie
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Location: Spain
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Review Date: Aug 22, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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IS, Focal length, weight
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Bokeh
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I bought this lens a year and a half ago to change my old EFS 17-85mm IS and all I can say is ooooh!! This is a really great (but easy to carry) lens. I like this lens very much in two different ways. First of all "ergonomics". It's quite light and small and, at the same time, it is very well built. Focus and zoom rings are perfect and give you a very precise control. IS works really well and AF too, though I usually shoot in quite well light conditions. On the other side, image quality is superb. Really good contrast, saturation and sharpness. Finally, the only thing that make this lens just excellent and not perfect (in my opinion) is the poor quality of bokeh in high contrast backgrounds such as light through leaves.
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Aug 22, 2008
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edwardzeltser
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Location: United States
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Review Date: Aug 10, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Focal Length, Color, Sharpness, IS
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F4, some vignetting at 24mm
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Great lens for indoor and outdoor, flash photography or daylight. Sharp solid, light
To see some samples on 5D please go to: www.edzeltserphotro.com, Clients, Lenses, Canon 24-105mm
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Aug 10, 2008
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