CANON EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM?

[nitwit3]

CANON EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Have you tried the above mentioned lens? I saw some wonderful photos with this lens on the G1...looks pretty good. Maybe this is the answer for getting more into a photograph at fairly close range...I dunno.

Plus...has anyone got some tasty "bean" recipes? I just had to pay my credit card bill for the D30 and lenses... I'll be cuttin' back for months...was that a frog I heard? heheh
The nitwit

[mrbobco]

nitwit3 wrote:
CANON EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

...Plus...has anyone got some tasty "bean" recipes? I just had to pay my credit card bill for the D30 and lenses... I'll be cuttin' back for months...was that a frog I heard? heheh
The nitwit


you know...I find the kodak tissue papers are much tastier than then lens caps but then you know...simmer anything with enough butter and well...voila!

: )

BUT then...i just sold my left thumb for an canon 28-70/2.8 L so i can't even nurse myself on that : )

(couldn't resist)

bob

[Pekka]

nitwit3 wrote:
CANON EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Have you tried the above mentioned lens? I saw some wonderful photos with this lens on the G1...looks pretty good. Maybe this is the answer for getting more into a photograph at fairly close range...I dunno.

(Hope you don't mind I changed the subject line to something that tells what we talk about here :))

Never tried that lens. I seem to be more like prime hunter nowadays (I'll collect one 20mm/1.8 tomorrow) :)

Some quotes from dpreview Canon SLR forum (http://search.dpreview.com/forums/search.asp?query=24%2D85&forum=1019) search:

- "bit of chromatic abberation at f/4 and alsmot none at around f/11" and "I've used the Canon 24-85 and 28-135 ... the 24-85 focused a little better"

- "The 24-85 was made for the APS cameras and I found it had very bad barrel distortion on 35 mm film body, this would be minimized somewhat on the D30. If you are shooting any architecture, and if you care, look out for this..."

- "This lens is pretty compact and gives me some more wide angle than the 28-135 too. This makes it a good allround solution that can handle a lot of typical shots. Of course no image stabilisation and less tele. But to be honest for that you really need some longer lens anyway. The quality of the lens is really good. Sharp images, focusses fast and is well built."

- "I have the 24-85 and it's a perfectly good lens, it works well with the D30. I've taken 1000's of pics and the AF hunt thing happens, but I catch it and work around. "

There are several 28-85 shots in http://www.dpreview.com/gallery/canond30_samples1/

See also http://www.photographyreview.com/35mm+Zoom/Canon+EF+24-85mm+f-3.5-4.5+USM/PRD_83413_3128crx.aspx.

Plus...has anyone got some tasty "bean" recipes? I just had to pay my credit card bill for the D30 and lenses... I'll be cuttin' back for months...was that a frog I heard? heheh
The nitwit

Sounds familiar - watch out you seagulls!

Pekka

[nitwit3]

I'm still laughing...I needed that..I guess it'swelcome to the "Never ending search for the perfect lens and still stay married club ehh?
The Nitwit

[nitwit3]

Marrinated seagull might be somewhat tasty come to think of it...heheh

Thanks for the links to the review sites. I'll forget about the 24-85 and continue to wait for the 50mm 1.4 that you use....By the way, there is a wait to get that lens as there was a stampede to buy lately...right after you mentioned how good it was...you should get a commission.
In my sport we used to snicker at the amateurs using the same equipment we did...we got paid to use it..they paid through the nose...now, here I am...paying through the nose for the camera equipment...and loving every moment of it.

Thanks again,
The Nitwit3
BTW....Fred Miranda is back from Yosmite and his photos are incredible..
http://www.fredmiranda.com/Yosemite_fall_gallery/index.htm