Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM

[toffiloff]

Oslo, Norway by night:

(Click to go to Flickr)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4250100043_d6a855986c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/toffiloff/4250100043)

[uniu]

I mean Raw but enough that I can see samples from crop (40d) with sharpness , contrast and else set to 0 and unmodified in DPP or PS.

[p360]

Some recent ones from Disneyland.

http://www.p5imagery.com/Travel/PLACES/IMG1174-F/759261390_RcF6a-XL.jpg

http://www.p5imagery.com/Travel/PLACES/IMG1181-F/759262419_dk9t2-XL.jpg

http://www.p5imagery.com/Travel/PLACES/IMG1173-F/759260578_tZpna-XL.jpg

[steguis]

From my recent trip to Stockholm:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4223990682_7c68a83e65.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2654/4223991684_c483e05603.jpg

[toffiloff]

Ålesund, Norway (HDR):

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2795/4256886200_64d7126f16_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/toffiloff/4256886200/)

[JVS]

I purchased this lens (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/586286-USA/Canon_0344B002AA_EF_24_105mm_f_4L_IS.html)through BHphoto.com. But I was unable to return it to BHphoto within the 14 days. I tried calling them up, but was denied. How much can I list this up for? The code is UX which is made in 2009 of course.

[grandadraymond]

3 More
http://www.raysimages.co.uk/albums/userpics/10003/Pendle_Hill_______.jpg

http://www.raysimages.co.uk/albums/userpics/10003/Holy_Trinity_Church_New_Lane__.jpg

http://www.raysimages.co.uk/albums/userpics/10003/Ramparts_at_Gawthorpe_Hall.jpg

[tonylong]

Granddadraymond, very nicely done shots! The colors and tone/contrast for those came out great!

[mdaniel]

... I believe the 24-105 is very well suitable for walkaround purposes on crop.

I agree. I've used a 24-105 on a 20D/50D/7D as well as a 5D Mark II.

I don't have any complaints about the lens outdoors with a crop body, but there are occasions when (because of the 1.6 crop factor) I'm too close to my subjects when shooting indoors. I ordered a 17-40 to compliment the 24-105 specifically for this reason.

http://www.mdhmi.com/pics/dog/kyle/IMG_2551.jpg

[p360]

Some more from Disneyland.

http://www.p5imagery.com/Travel/PLACES/IMG1068-F/761551764_7aTHC-XL.jpg

http://www.p5imagery.com/Travel/PLACES/IMG1108-F/761822659_xbLeY-XL.jpg

http://www.p5imagery.com/Travel/PLACES/IMG0844-F/760511274_Hqepf-XL.jpg

http://www.p5imagery.com/Travel/PLACES/IMG1044-F/759252673_iYR5z-XL.jpg

[p360]

http://www.p5imagery.com/Travel/PLACES/IMG0540-BWF/762463121_aWnFZ-XL.jpg

[MackDaddy1962]

http://images44.fotki.com/v1412/photos/2/17642/8145758/IMG_3791-vi.jpg

[MackDaddy1962]

http://images28.fotki.com/v1028/photos/2/17642/8145758/IMG_3781-vi.jpg

[cfibanez]

One HDR from this weekend made in Photomatix from 7 exposures taken with the 24-105L at f/4.0 and ISO100 over frozen Norrmälarstrand in Stockholm. A beautiful winter day.

http://zephyr.cmb.ki.se/POTN/STO10_0015-23_HDR.jpg

[Ry-Guy]

I don't have any complaints about the lens outdoors with a crop body, but there are occasions when (because of the 1.6 crop factor) I'm too close to my subjects when shooting indoors.


+1, it's a tough lens to use when trying to capture "the moment" during an indoor shoot. The 17-40 or the 17-55 would be a better lens for those situations on a crop body.

Here's a shot I took with the 24-105... nothing fancy, but it has some nice bokeh... :D


http://www.ryankartzke.com/images/stories/Photography/Canon-Lenses/canon-28-135mm-lens-1.jpg

[goingsking]

Shooting Date/Time
11/26/2009 10:49:07
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/250Sec.
Av(Aperture Value) F4.0
Metering Modes Split metering
ISO Speed 160
Focal Length 24.0 mm

[TheMaggedy]

Taken using my "new' (to me) 40D

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4269594003_9cfcde5829_o.jpg


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4270338662_50dd260d56_o.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2723/4270338684_b537777a5c_o.jpg

[Methodical]

Ahhh. I can't let my daughter see the puppy shots

[henryp]

I purchased this lens (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/586286-USA/Canon_0344B002AA_EF_24_105mm_f_4L_IS.html)through BHphoto.com. But I was unable to return it to BHphoto within the 14 days. I tried calling them up, but was denied. How much can I list this up for? The code is UX which is made in 2009 of course.
Email your order details to me. I will see what can be done.

[exodusfman800]

I finally got to use mine after I got it a couple days ago.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h97/exodusfman800/FrozenPool-1.jpg

[BigStig]

Lovely Sun Set Jon
I picked up this lens but not posted any pics yet.

[exodusfman800]

Lovely Sun Set Jon
I picked up this lens but not posted any pics yet.

Thanks! I just got the lens a couple days ago and finally got to use it.

Love the profile name, Steve, lol. Gotta love top gear.

[TheMaggedy]

One more of the puppy. He and I are stuck in a hotel room tonight so out comes the camera (40D)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2691/4277994322_d5d70bf05d_o.jpg

[Calicajun]

Can't wait for my 24-105 to show up on the door step. UPS has a at door date of 01/19/10, it is going to be a long weekend for me.:cry: Returned a Tamron 17-50 f2.8 VC for the 24-105, didn't like the 17-50 range and (for me) the picture at f2.8 were not worth keeping. Good thing the wife agree with me about the 17-50 as she was the one who gave it to me for Christmas. You never want to make someone who gives you lenses mad.;):lol:

[TheMaggedy]

Taken today at the Nashville Botanic Garden.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2682/4279342527_04a0d047f2_b.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS 40D
Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 28 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire

[eye2i]

I finally got to use mine after I got it a couple days ago.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h97/exodusfman800/FrozenPool-1.jpg
Pretty good man! Any PP?

[exodusfman800]

Pretty good man! Any PP?

I was actually supposed to be more of an HDR image...it didn't turn out the way I expected, but I still like it. I combined the 7 images I took, merged them to HDR, played with the levels, and did some light dodging to the pool.

Now you know...;)

[Dr.Pete]

This lens lets me look at a pic like this and say "Meh--next time I'll sharpen it up with a tripod." :)

Handheld, f/4, 1/25.

http://kreishmanfamily.smugmug.com/Nature/Baltimore-Conservatory-Jan-17/MG3305/766858690_KyfDq-L.jpg

[exodusfman800]

Great capture! The IS is the reason I went with this lens instead of the 24-70.

This lens lets me look at a pic like this and say "Meh--next time I'll sharpen it up with a tripod." :)

Handheld, f/4, 1/25.

http://kreishmanfamily.smugmug.com/Nature/Baltimore-Conservatory-Jan-17/MG3305/766858690_KyfDq-L.jpg

[Dr.Pete]

This lens is just blowing my mind. Today was the first day of decent sunlight in a while, and I snapped my favorite test subject, my neighbor's bird feeder. Full image and cropped down...

http://kreishmanfamily.smugmug.com/Other/Canon-24-105L-test-shots/MG3362/767776847_iMKgz-L.jpg

http://kreishmanfamily.smugmug.com/Other/Canon-24-105L-test-shots/MG3363/767776760_C8WLK-L.jpg

[mister wiggles]

Driftwood winery in driftwood, tx (near austin)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2541/4110788401_a1d960243c_b.jpg

[RGVphoto]

NYC. This is a great lens for the city.

http://i46.tinypic.com/2uqmb85.jpg

[RGVphoto]

Central Park

http://i47.tinypic.com/s614zo.jpg

[snoop99]

1600 ISO
f/4
1/40
24mm

Reagan National Airport


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2688/4301203723_42fe615af0_b.jpg



http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4301979526_c0d198dac4_b.jpg

[fbartek]

I'd like to share my shots. Any comments are welcome:

http://bartekfraczyk.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/007.jpg

http://bartekfraczyk.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/005.jpg

http://bartekfraczyk.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/0041.jpg

http://bartekfraczyk.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/bielany8.jpg

http://bartekfraczyk.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/bielany21.jpg

[w7cma]

Killer shots, beautiful model , perfect lighting. You should post on G&N.

[fbartek]

Killer shots, beautiful model , perfect lighting. You should post on G&N.

First of all, thank you very much!
And excuse me for my lack of knowledge, but what is "G&N"? ;) oh, i think i know - glamour & nude section?


Edit:
I got one more :) Cold tone as it is winter :)

http://bartekfraczyk.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/bielany11.jpg


The lens is really nice and I use it as my primary lens. It gives pretty nice bokeh at 105mm. And the IS works great.

[jsfpa]

I love this lens.

[steguis]

Everytime I think I want to sell it, I find a few more good shots taken using it. With no tripods or monopods allowed at the "Top of The Rock", IS was a life saver:

Flickr Page - 3 exposure HDR (http://www.flickr.com/photos/steguis/4305768058/)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2776/4305768058_3d0d10c83a_o.jpg

Flickr Page with EXIF (http://www.flickr.com/photos/steguis/4305095461/)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2698/4305095461_d9b9bb05b9_o.jpg

Flickr Page with EXIF (http://www.flickr.com/photos/steguis/4305867074/)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4305867074_a89269cc00_o.jpg

[ElijahEOS]

http://ez365.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/365-day28.jpg

[uniu]

Here are examples from my own testing of the lens

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2711/4313807370_2534020330_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4313807484_4aa4107bbd_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4313071881_977a5ffa88_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4313071865_6d3f572d1b_b.jpg

[snoop99]

Fullsize on Flickr for PP

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4313064843_8c3e38a6a8_b.jpg

[Sydor25]

Processed on my uncalibrated laptop while on vacation. 24mm, 1/50 s @ f/4, ISO 1600.

[snoop99]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4315149822_512f6d87ed_b.jpg

[Dr.Pete]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2679/4317747354_c6736c7a7d_b.jpg

[orisky]

Great book! My kid loves it. I say oooooooooooo

[orisky]

Flickr Page with EXIF (http://www.flickr.com/photos/steguis/4305095461/)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2698/4305095461_d9b9bb05b9_o.jpg

Flickr Page with EXIF (http://www.flickr.com/photos/steguis/4305867074/)


Where was this pic taken? Interesting room.

[orisky]

I'd like to share my shots. Any comments are welcome:









http://bartekfraczyk.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/bielany21.jpg

Very nice. Beautiful model. Only critique is your reflection in her sunglasses. Maybe there's a way to clone it out?

[BC888]

there are some great shots in here. :)

[markinessex]

This thread has made me want to get this lens for my 5DMKII. Camera shop tomorrow.

[Yaamon]

50D-F4 @45mm
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4319050241_ff112a9e4c_o.jpg

[orisky]

LOL that's awesome! Where was that mailbox?

[Yaamon]

When I walked by I had to take a good look to see if it was real and it was.

It was taken in downtown Chicago last summer. :)

[orisky]

I was curious what the site shows...but looks like they took it down:

Forbidden

You don't have permission to access / on this server.

[BigStig]

Joined the ranks. Love this lens It will live on my new 5D probably 90% of the time.

[pdpwee]

First post, and the first thing I would like to say is, these are some very good photos.bw!
I have this lense, and use it regularly on a rebel. I have recently purchased a 50D and I am looking forward to putting the lense on it.

Do you use the lense hood, always, seldom, never, or dependinding on the shot? I am just being curious. Thank you in advance.

[amyandmark3]

First post....

Do you use the lense hood, always, seldom, never, or dependinding on the shot? I am just being curious. Thank you in advance.

Welcome. I don't use UV filters, so I always use my hood, both for performance and protection. The only time I put on a filter is when I use a CP or ND filter.

[milsn0]

Some days ago...

http://www.cfpalmarino.it/forum/download/file.php?id=2361

[matonanjin]

Some days ago...



cool composition.

[henryp]

Do you use the lense hood, always, seldom, never, or dependinding on the shot? I am just being curious. Thank you in advance.
I don't own this lens, so my reply is more generic, but unless there are quite particular individual circumstances, I use a lens hood always.

[CO Mac]

Some days ago...



I absolutely love this image. Perfectly composed.

[Tareq]

I don't own this lens, so my reply is more generic, but unless there are quite particular individual circumstances, I use a lens hood always.

I always use the hood as well unless i use a filters, i mean i keep the hood on all the time will not harm the lens or the shot, and in fact i love the lens look with hood than without hood even that doesn't do for the shot [situations where the hood will not have an effect or helpful use].

[matonanjin]

First post, and the first thing I would like to say is, these are some very good photos.bw!
I have this lense, and use it regularly on a rebel. I have recently purchased a 50D and I am looking forward to putting the lense on it.

Do you use the lense hood, always, seldom, never, or dependinding on the shot? I am just being curious. Thank you in advance.

Welcome. I don't use UV filters, so I always use my hood, both for performance and protection. The only time I put on a filter is when I use a CP or ND filter.

Always.
Diito amyandmark3.

[Invertalon]

Just got this lens and LOVE it. Surpassed my expectations honestly (which were quite high!). Beautiful colors, excellent sharpness, and amazing build. SO glad I chose it over the 17-55...

Some shots :D


http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh280/invertalon/3-3.jpg

100% Crop:

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh280/invertalon/4-1.jpg

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh280/invertalon/5.jpg

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh280/invertalon/6.jpg

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh280/invertalon/7.jpg

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh280/invertalon/1-8.jpg

[Invertalon]

For somebody who got the manual with this lens, what does it say about the filter completing the weather-sealing on this lens? Is it for additional moisture prevention or to complete both dust/moisture sealing on this lens?

I did not get a book with my lens so just want to make sure/clarify. I have a Hoya HD filter on it (which is incredible!) but just curious.

Thanks!

[pdpwee]

Thanks for the replys. I will now try to get in the habit of useing the hood always. Now as far as the filters, are you saying you don't use a filter ever, not even a UV filter?

[Invertalon]

Me?

I use a filter off/on usually... But I never really notice a difference in IQ between them (but I use high quality filters, so I would expect very little IQ loss).

I was just curious about how the filter effects the weather-sealing on this lens, if it is required for both dust/moisture, or just additional moisture prevention (which I thought I had read somewhere). Canon doesn't have the lens manual online to read, sadly. Ill check out the 5DM2 manual and see if it has it in there (like my 7D had the "kit" lens in it). Ill check that out.

[amyandmark3]

pdpwee: I never use a UV filter, just the hood for protection. I'm not saying either way is better, I just fall on the side of not using them. If you want to read the merits of using a UV filter vs. not using one, do a search and you'll probably get lots of results. I think there's even a topic about the subject pinned to the top of one of the forms (probably the Ef / Ef-s forum).

Edit/add: Here's the link I was talking about: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=807555


invertalon: Here's a quote from Bob Atkins' web site regarding the 24-105L:

It's a fully weather sealed lens, meaning it has gaskets behind the switches, focusing and zoom rings as well as at the lens mount. The lens mount seal is only fully effective when the lens is used on body with weather seals, which are basically the EOS 1 series bodies. Canon recommend the use of a UV filter (77mm) for extra protection if the lens is used in the rain.

[Invertalon]

Thanks Mark, that is what I thought I had read.

[uniu]

Nice winter

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4324156241_123be51bab_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4324892114_d7ddbd3bdf_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4324156155_c6603153b3_b.jpg

[Sydor25]

Heading down the elevator:

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Las_Vegas_1.25.10-2396.jpg

[Invertalon]

After having another day with my 24-105, I can say, it probably surpasses the 70-200 in sharpness (at least my copy) from 24mm up through 85mm. It drops a hair of sharpness from 85-105, but very minor bump in sharpness makes it just as good.

I was hoping when I bought this lens that it would be close to the sharpness of my 70-200. I was not expecting it to be level, if not better. Super happy :D

LOVE this lens so much!

[dhikx]

http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/034/1/f/Rini_by_dhikx.jpg
5dmk2 + 24-105 f4 is L

[tonylong]

I'm happy with the sharpness of this lens. I've never compared it to the 70-200, but I'm quite happy with the sharpness of that lens as well:)!

I have done some comparisons with the 24-70 and it holds up well to that lens as well, which is why I don't mind grabbing this for a walkabout lens.

[Pommekitty]

I haven't been able to shoot much since the fall but I can say that this lens hasn't left my camera since I got it a few month ago. I can't even bring myself to take it off for action shots because it performs so beautifully for me even then. I love my 70-210 but the 24-105 just has a little something extra.

http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz10/pommekitty/Winter%202010/_MG_5803.jpg
My horse having fun in the snow

It performs extremely well even in crappy weather:
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz10/pommekitty/Winter%202010/_MG_5635.jpg

I'm so glad I invested in this lens.

[Tvw]

A couple from my recent Normandie & Bretagne gallery, same lens and same subject: http://www.pbase.com/tvw/france

http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/121655367/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/121655367/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/121655387/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/121655387/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/121655739/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/121655739/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/121655741/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/121655741/original.jpg

[philcozz]

A couple from my recent Normandie & Bretagne gallery, same lens and same subject: http://www.pbase.com/tvw/france

http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/121655367/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/121655367/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/121655387/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/121655387/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/121655739/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/121655739/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/121655741/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/121655741/original.jpg

Nice shots.

[MackDaddy1962]

Stunning!

A couple from my recent Normandie & Bretagne gallery, same lens and same subject: http://www.pbase.com/tvw/france

http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/121655367/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/121655367/original.jpg

[tonylong]

Tvw, those are all very nice, but the first two are great! Very well done!

[sebr]

TVW, these shots of Mont St Michel are awesome !!!

[Tvw]

Thanks guys I'm glad you liked them!
Your comments are appreciated!

Tim

[Immaculens]

Has anyone used this for a wedding lens? This person uses it:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Canon-Lenses/Canon-Wedding-Lens.aspx

but it was not mentioned here:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=814601

I was wanting the 24-105 as a walk-around but thinking its not fast enough for indoor events like wedding receptions.

Not my intention to hijack the thread so feel free to PM me. Thanks!

[orisky]

A couple from my recent Normandie & Bretagne gallery, same lens and same subject: http://www.pbase.com/tvw/france

http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/121655367/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/121655367/original.jpg



Love this pic. The full moon with the silhouette, excellent.

[packham]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4336671525_60c611ff8b_o.jpg

[Dr.Pete]

I spent yesterday snowed in, and visiting here helps me realize that I have a LOT of practicing to do as a photographer, but here's a self-portrait of sorts from the aftermath of the DC snowstorm...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4336658756_6254bfab3b_b.jpg

[Tvw]

Love this pic. The full moon with the silhouette, excellent.

Thanks orisky!

[Sydor25]

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Los_Angeles_1.27.10-0363_10x20.jpg



http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Dana_Point_1.28.10-343.jpg

[amyandmark3]

James, 2 beauties, don't look like N. Texas though! :D

btw: liked your pics from the Vegas strip too.

[nofnof]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4338358038_c4900cc9a6_o.jpg

last night :)

[sebr]

50D-F4 @45mm
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4319050241_ff112a9e4c_o.jpg

Love the mailbox... Have you checked the website? :D

[tonylong]

It works nice as a walkaround

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/121810565/original.jpg

Takes a crop nicely

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/121810564/original.jpg

And, an ISO 1600 indoor scene can come out nice

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/121809396/original.jpg

[goingsking]

A few I took in Australia last August with a XTi. Its to bad when you reduce these large files they don't show up that clear. I am using the canon software to reduce the size but don't know if I am doing it correctly. If anyone has suggestions please let me know

Right 1/200, F10, ISO 400 @ 24mm
Left 1/200, F 5 ISO 200 @ 105mm

[markinessex]

My lens arrived today, at work at the moment, so can't wait to get home.

[goingsking]

Tv 1/400Sec.
Av F13
ISO Speed 400

[Rodawakening]

I had the opportunity to sample this lens with the 5D2 and 7D. Both at "24mm". In retrospect I wish I took a few at 105mm.

5D2
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4346244642_c1f210604c_b.jpg

7D
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4346233806_0640f49436_b.jpg

[DL.Photography]

^Great comparison!

[veronephoto]

http://verone.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p510264908-5.jpg

[DL.Photography]

OMG, that F430 looks amazing..

[veronephoto]

Dan, thats not a wrap, its painted matte black :)

[WRXTACY]

uh...thats amazing, what is your lighting setup on that shot if you dont mind me asking?

[DL.Photography]

Dan, thats not a wrap, its painted matte black :)

I was about to ask if it was a matte finish.

Very very nice!...thanks for sharing!

[lannes]

IS on this lens is very good

Chao Prai river Bangkok - 24mm, 1/2sec, f/4, iso 1000, hand held

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/lannes2007/_MG_6294-1.jpg

State Tower Bangkok - 24mm, 1/5sec, f/4, iso 1000, hand held

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/lannes2007/_MG_6304-1.jpg

[frankchn]

No pictures yet, but I am glad to report that my copy of the lens survived a drop from waist height to a marble floor (and bounced) with everything working perfectly (except the filter and filter ring - which were smashed and bent respectively). Almost gave me a heart attack though XD.

[exodusfman800]

http://verone.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p510264908-5.jpg

That is a slick looking F430. In my favorite color too, gunmetal grey. Great job!

[Ro_Ja]

Thanks to this thread, I think I'm gunna have to pick this lens up.

[errolhiggins]

Great lens, you will be happy

[ElijahEOS]

Yeah Roja needs this lens badly!

[Ro_Ja]

Yeah Roja needs this lens badly!

And a 5D2. ;)

Just gotta sell my stuff...

[Gibbo]

who doesn't 'need' a 5dmk2?

[ElijahEOS]

who doesn't 'need' a 5dmk2?

I don't. My 5d classic is enough for me.

[toffiloff]

Singapore by Night:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2764/4350997209_6fa6002cdd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/toffiloff/4350997209/)

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure: 30"
Aperture: f/9.5
Focal Length: 28 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: +2 EV

[Tareq]

I don't either, my 5D, 1Ds2, 1Ds3 can do a great job without 5D2

[Tareq]

Singapore by Night:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2764/4350997209_6fa6002cdd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/toffiloff/4350997209/)

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure: 30"
Aperture: f/9.5
Focal Length: 28 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: +2 EV

It is a nice shot, but it is over exposure, you should put f11-16 and lower the shutter speed to 15" or 20" and see the difference.

[toffiloff]

It is a nice shot, but it is over exposure, you should put f11-16 and lower the shutter speed to 15" or 20" and see the difference.

I took 3 bracketed shots, and this is the one that looks the best to me, overexposed or not.

[Tareq]

I took 3 bracketed shots, and this is the one that looks the best to me, overexposed or not.

Maybe yes, but i see it overexposed.

[drumsfield]

This lens looks incredible. Just what I'm looking. Can't wait to get it in my hands.

[scpictaker]

Thanks to this thread, I think I'm gunna have to pick this lens up.I had to quit looking at all these threads...too expensive!

[amyandmark3]

http://MarkOwens.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p153977087-4.jpg

[reprazent]

One of my new year resolutions was to post more pictures to the net, yet this is my first..

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4370959363_bf3fca7a19_o.jpg

[Sydor25]

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Seattle_Kerry_Park-0016.jpg

[_FireBird_]

I've only had the lens a week and so far I'm very happy with it seems very sharp even at f/4.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_H3ViDuUFbjE/S4GrmwMq5hI/AAAAAAAAB4o/m7BO-6Zmy0I/s800/IMG_1161-45.jpg

Camera: Canon
Model: Canon EOS 40D
ISO: 250
Exposure: 1/60 sec
Aperture: 4.0
Focal Length: 105mm
Flash Used: Yes

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_H3ViDuUFbjE/S4GrmIheQlI/AAAAAAAAB4k/TuYgZYj7m-o/s800/IMG_1152-37-2.jpg

Model: Canon EOS 40D
ISO: 160
Exposure: 1/60 sec
Aperture: 4.0
Focal Length: 60mm
Flash Used: Yes

[Savas K]

I recently shot a party solely with 24-105 on a 5DII:

http://SavasK.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p1025777724-4.jpg


http://SavasK.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p896444583-4.jpg


http://SavasK.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p825223017-4.jpg


http://SavasK.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p740016782-4.jpg

[Methodical]

Here are few shots from my visit to Marfa Texas. All handheld shots

Prada Store - Marfa Tx

1.
http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p854455062-4.jpg

Big Bend State Ranch Park - Texas

2.
http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v10/p639060697-4.jpg

3.
http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v9/p416880697-4.jpg

4.
http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p250662650-4.jpg

5.
http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p243785484-4.jpg

Ft. Davis, Tx

7.
http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p70844437-4.jpg

Cattleman's Steakhouse - El Paso, Tx

8.
http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v10/p60711236-4.jpg

[USER876]

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_pI858HPu_js/S2XxVETT-GI/AAAAAAAALyI/GA3laa5LAkQ/s800/IMG_7221_web-1.jpg
'
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_pI858HPu_js/S2XxaoVEXxI/AAAAAAAALzI/rEJBrkKu6wY/s800/IMG_7207_web-1.jpg

[TATER64]

Just a few shots i got when ther was a fly in at the local air stip on the weekend
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4378534811_2977c06c4f_o.jpg

A flyin boat
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4379260976_ce314eed77_o.jpg

Good bye
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2690/4378512275_a1aecd90d7_o.jpg

[Scuff]

Here is one from Yesterday.....

431101

[BeckyMax]

We totally got a bad copy with our 5D mk2 at my work. We shoot facing down with the camera parallel to a table with flat rocks on the table. We level everything out so it is a flat focus plane. Our corners are just mush with this lens. I brought in my 50mm f/1.4 and 100mm f/2.8 macro and tested f/4-11 between all three lenses with the 24-105 zoomed in to match the primes.

I've heard from numerous people that the quality control for this lens is just not up to par. If you get a good copy it's great, but the bad ones are crap.

This is the only image I have easy access to right now. It's one I prepared to show my bosses.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3308/3201871351_ee9f7f4143_b.jpg
I just got this lens. My copy does the same as yours. What did you end up doing with it? Send it back, send it in for repair, just curious because I'm really questioning what to do with it.

[BeckyMax]

JVS, what does the code UX made in 2009 have to do with it? I also have a copy that I got on Friday which I am quite unhappy with. The pix are noticeably soft with out any pixel peeping. I've turned the IS off, its on a tripod, studio work, I'm just SAD. I really wanted this lens.

[maranelloboy05]

Thinking of trading up from my 17-40 to a 24-105. I LOVE my 17-40 but I'm coming to the realization its just not a walk-around. Does anyone think losing the 7mm on the wide end is a disadvantage to gaining 65mm on the long end? I wish I could get both, but I just can't afford the overlap, at least for the next few months.

[icebat]

Icy Bokeh

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4379916673_bf84fe7d05_b.jpg

[tonylong]

Thinking of trading up from my 17-40 to a 24-105. I LOVE my 17-40 but I'm coming to the realization its just not a walk-around. Does anyone think losing the 7mm on the wide end is a disadvantage to gaining 65mm on the long end? I wish I could get both, but I just can't afford the overlap, at least for the next few months.

If I had to choose between the two I'd have to go for the 24-105 (on a 5D) -- I'd miss the longer focal range for a walkaround lens. I have a 16-35 but it is not used as much as the 24-105.

[jdlloyd67]

If I had to choose between the two I'd have to go for the 24-105 (on a 5D) -- I'd miss the longer focal range for a walkaround lens. I have a 16-35 but it is not used as much as the 24-105.
Agreed! I sold my 17-40 because it wasn't being used enough due having the Tamron 28-75 as my walk-around lens. Having 105mm on the long end would be sweeet and sacrificing a few mm on the short end would be worth it to me.

[icebat]

Agreed! I sold my 17-40 because it wasn't being used enough due having the Tamron 28-75 as my walk-around lens. Having 105mm on the long end would be sweeet and sacrificing a few mm on the short end would be worth it to me.

I third that, 24mm is still pretty wide on full frame. I still want a 17-40 though. I should probably stop lurking around the lens forum.

[tonylong]

I should say, though, that the choice for the 24-105 applies to me for shooting full frame. If I was shooting a 1.6 crop, I'd probably reverse the choice because having the ability to shoot wide is important. Silly, isn't it? But other people have different preferences. And, on my 1D3, which is a 1.3 crop, I'm happy with either!

[maranelloboy05]

Thanks guys, will probably look at trading up in the next week or so, I guess worst case scenario is I go back to my 17-40.

[Methodical]

Hey Becky check out this article and how this guy did a test between autofocus and manual focus using live view. Maybe it can give some insight...just a thought. I plan to get a FF camera and hope my lens don't do that.

Good luck

http://www.naturephotographers.net/articles0408/dw0408-1.html

I just got this lens. My copy does the same as yours. What did you end up doing with it? Send it back, send it in for repair, just curious because I'm really questioning what to do with it.

[funhouse69]

I have both the 24-105 and the 17-40mm and love them both. I bought all of my lenses with the intention of upgrading to FF in the future and didn't want to have to sell lenses then.

Sure the 17-40 isn't as wide on my crop body but for me it was good enough and I didn't want to spend the money to go down to a 10mm that would only work on a crop body. Now that I have a FF Body I can really appreciate both the 17-40 and the 24-105 they are the two lenses that I use 95% of the time.

I know opinions vary and you need to make the decision as what is best for you to invest in, the good news no matter what is that unlike bodies lenses are forever and hold their value very well. Most of the lenses I've bought over the years have appreciated so if I ever decide to sell them I will get my original investment back or in some cases maybe even make a profit.

[maranelloboy05]

I have both the 24-105 and the 17-40mm and love them both. I bought all of my lenses with the intention of upgrading to FF in the future and didn't want to have to sell lenses then.

Sure the 17-40 isn't as wide on my crop body but for me it was good enough and I didn't want to spend the money to go down to a 10mm that would only work on a crop body. Now that I have a FF Body I can really appreciate both the 17-40 and the 24-105 they are the two lenses that I use 95% of the time.

I know opinions vary and you need to make the decision as what is best for you to invest in, the good news no matter what is that unlike bodies lenses are forever and hold their value very well. Most of the lenses I've bought over the years have appreciated so if I ever decide to sell them I will get my original investment back or in some cases maybe even make a profit.

Thanks, I may just be trying to rationalize my 24-105 purchase, but the 17-40 seems a bit too wide on FF. I really liked it on my crop but I'm not a fan on FF, its great for landscape, but I hate to tie up $650 that I could put toward a 24-105 and use in the same situations.

[reprazent]

Thanks, I may just be trying to rationalize my 24-105 purchase, but the 17-40 seems a bit too wide on FF. I really liked it on my crop but I'm not a fan on FF

If you think it's too wide then there's no reason to keep it. And in your case the 24-105 would make the perfect allround lens.

I used to own the Tokina 11-16 (and rarely used it, I was totally fine with 18mm) for my crop camera. When I bought my 5D I first bought a Tamron 28-75, then the 70-200 F4 IS (and quickly followed by the 24-105 because a nice deal) Personally I think 24mm is plenty wide, only downside is the distortion. I always thought the 17-40 would be my first L lens, but now a year later I still haven't bought it. My next lens will probably be the 135L

[DL.Photography]

Seems like the 24-105 is the lens for you. If you were happy with the 17-40 on a crop, then the 24-105 on FF will give you about 3mm on the wide end, 41mm on the telephoto end and IS!!


Thanks, I may just be trying to rationalize my 24-105 purchase, but the 17-40 seems a bit too wide on FF. I really liked it on my crop but I'm not a fan on FF, its great for landscape, but I hate to tie up $650 that I could put toward a 24-105 and use in the same situations.

[markinessex]

A few shot from my recent trip into London.
#1
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4387241419_82dedafae9_o.jpg

#2
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4388002552_b092992070_o.jpg

#3
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4387240451_2fe9d9656e_o.jpg

#4
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4387171701_eb7b5859c9_o.jpg

[Hedu]

great series!:)

[markinessex]

Thanks :)

[Sydor25]

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Las_Vegas_1.25.10-0424.jpg

[philcozz]

Here's one I took last year of one of Istanbul's cutest street cats:

f/4
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2425/3690086581_cceee58b57_o.jpg

[philcozz]

A few shot from my recent trip into London.


Nice work, Mark.

[markinessex]

Nice work, Mark.

Thanks Phil, I see you are in Colchester!!

Like the cat shot, very cute.
Mark

[philcozz]

Thanks Phil, I see you are in Colchester!!

Like the cat shot, very cute.
Mark

Yeah, been here for a few years (from the States). I love shooting in London.

[markinessex]

Yeah, been here for a few years (from the States). I love shooting in London.

This was the first time I had taken my 5D2 to London, and really enjoyed it. Definitely taking it again soon, as there are so many places to see, just want the weather to be a bit better next time.

[philcozz]

This was the first time I had taken my 5D2 to London, and really enjoyed it. Definitely taking it again soon, as there are so many places to see, just want the weather to be a bit better next time.

Spring's coming!