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

[elysium]

Wow i didnt see that. LOL!

Heres one for the pixel peepers and for anyone else who is interested.

100% crop, no PP.
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9530/guessqd3.jpg

[Canonised]

EXIF says 13 seconds @ ISO100.

Its brilliant as a kit lens :). Its amazing for portraits also.

Great shot Canonised!, f11 at night? Exposure does not seem to be so long. What ISO?

24-105 is just a great lens. Never letting it go, I will be passing my copy down to my kids.

Did not occur to me to check the EXIF. 13s, makes sense. And I just noticed the trace of car lights on the road.

Thanks guys. Yes, it was a long exposure taken indoors from 30th floor with the lens right up against the window pane. I had others with faster shutter but there wasn't enough detail. I like this shot because the whole Civic Centre somehow looks like its lighted up.

I did take a long time to consider buying this lens but once I got it, I hardly used my primes. I use my beloved primes now for fast action and night shots now. The 24-105 is the default lens on my 5D.

Cheers
Harry

[Mediation]

Can anyone show me there work with this lens in Portrait, tight crop shots of the face and general fashion. On a full frame sensor.

Thanks.

[TeeTee]

The 24-105 does product shots.

http://www.eljackimages.com/temp/airsoftsale/378I8210-1.jpg

http://www.eljackimages.com/temp/airsoftsale/378I8118-2.jpg

Boring, but the weather was terrible this weekend :(

[ChiefKeefe]

272459

[elysium]

The weather is getting colder again. Did give me a chance to test out IS vs shivering.

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/198/img0526xn0.jpg

[ChiefKeefe]

24-105 L and my first attempt at HDR (3 exposures of the sun about to disappear behind Spring storm clouds):
272483

[Siphanh]

There also appears to be some dust on you sensor. :)

[AeroSmith]

OK, I have one.


24mm x 1.3 crop; f/16; fill flash. No filter.

http://AeroSmith.smugmug.com/photos/228341450_TZVct-L.jpg

[ChiefKeefe]

Siphanh, I don't know what those are. Raindrops in the sky, on the lens? Wind was coming from the West, I was looking to the West and had the camera/tripod basically in open french doors. It could be some artifact from the HDR tone mapping (maybe?). I know it isn't dust because I've taken quite a few pictures since and the spots aren't in any of them.

P.S. I took 6 different sets of 3 different exposures. I chose this one because I really liked the blue/green sun flare...:)

[S-S]

OK, I have one.
24mm x 1.3 crop; f/16; fill flash. No filter.


wow, what a bright sunshiny photo, for a minute there i thought it was a tropical scene

[Sydor25]

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Boston_2008-1558_10x20.jpg

[dervish]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2159/2503034567_c3bed89980_o.jpg

[Roy Webber]

Nice shot of Sydney

[Vendee]

Siphanh, I don't know what those are. Raindrops in the sky, on the lens? Wind was coming from the West, I was looking to the West and had the camera/tripod basically in open french doors. It could be some artifact from the HDR tone mapping (maybe?). I know it isn't dust because I've taken quite a few pictures since and the spots aren't in any of them.

P.S. I took 6 different sets of 3 different exposures. I chose this one because I really liked the blue/green sun flare...:)

Apolgies if you already know this but dust on your sensor can go undetected with large apertures but they show up with smaller apertures. Set the aperture to F22 and take a picture of the sky. Then dial in F5.6 and do it again. You may find evidence of dust on the F22 shot but not the F5.6 shot.

[ChiefKeefe]

Ok, thx Vendee and Siphanh. I'm off to search for "dust on sensor" threads now.

[Elton Balch]

I just purchased the 5D kit a few days ago intending to immediately sell the 24-105 for a small profit. Naturally, I had to make sure it worked and suddenly it may be my 24-70 that is up for sale. A most impressive lens IMHO and it looks like it will be my walk around right now.:D Here's a couple samples from my yard with crops. Photobucket really doesn't do these justice BTW--I really need to switch to something else. Flickr perhaps?? Anyway....

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a193/EltonBalch/IMG_1535.jpg


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a193/EltonBalch/Beetrim.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a193/EltonBalch/IMG_1540.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a193/EltonBalch/faucettrim.jpg

[fz_za]

Elton Balch - incredible sharpness on those shots, congrats! What aperture did you shoot them at?

[cmosman]

One from Disneyland Paris. IS worked a treat. On my 30D an excellent walk around lens. :D

Okay I needed a true 28mm wide angle on occasions but the reach of the 105 more than made up for this

[big_apple_ken]

First day with the 24-105L. DOF might be a bit too shallow in this pic:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/2526903820_b5c4491cab_b.jpg

I like the bokeh though.

[fz_za]

...

I like the bokeh though.

Me too :lol:

[ScottDR]

Some more great shots from this lens! Nice job all :).

I'm so glad I have one. Now I need something with more reach than the conversion factor 168MM offers :). Some day when budget permits. For now I'm certainly enjoying this lens.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii96/ScottDR/Imperial%20Dunes/_MG_6985.jpg

[AeroSmith]

Some more great shots from this lens! Nice job all :).

I'm so glad I have one. Now I need something with more reach than the conversion factor 168MM offers :). Some day when budget permits. For now I'm certainly enjoying this lens.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii96/ScottDR/Imperial%20Dunes/_MG_6985.jpg

WOW! That's a fabulous shot. Thaks for sharing.

[Elton Balch]

Elton Balch - incredible sharpness on those shots, congrats! What aperture did you shoot them at?

Thanks! Both were f/7.1 and ISO 200. The flower was 105 mm at 1/640 at second and the faucet was 82 mm at 1/500. I have also obtained really sharp results at f/4. Honestly I was very pleasantly surprised overall. Here's one shot last night at dusk on our deck at f/4, ISO 1600, 1/40 handheld at 105 mm. I've added a crop as well. You be the judge!:D

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a193/EltonBalch/IMG_1522.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a193/EltonBalch/flowertrim.jpg

[djeuch]

Here's a picture of a 24-105L for sale (click) (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=5608033#post5608033) taken by a 24-105L lens.

I love this lens, but don't have a need for two of them!

http://www.drjpics.com/jpg/24-105L/nomark/IMG_9328S.JPG

[CuriousAustin]

My first couple of attempts at HDR.

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/p216360134-4.jpg

loving this shot!

[TeeTee]

loving this shot!

Agreed, that's a very well done HDR. Not at all overdone like most.

I love this lens.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2205/2523252342_2fa7a49777_o.jpg

[ef2]

I just sent my baby to Canon for repair, and these shots make me miss it. It's zoom ring was grindy :(

[PMatthes]

This lens is just incredible to shoot with...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2364/2531429428_a1e4532c5b_b.jpg

[ScottDR]

WOW! That's a fabulous shot. Thaks for sharing.

Thanks for your kind words :).

[Sydor25]

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Catalina_2008-690.jpg

[Bruce L]

Agreed, that's a very well done HDR. Not at all overdone like most.

I love this lens.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2205/2523252342_2fa7a49777_o.jpg

Hey there,

What kind of postprocess you've done here?

thnx mate.

[gravity]

from my trip to HK :)

[elysium]

Heres some from my visit to Portobello Road and surrounding areas today

#1
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/4585/img1440gu8.jpg

#2
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/4969/img1438st5.jpg

#3
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/9968/img1428vh6.jpg

#4
http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/8056/img1435rz7.jpg

#5 - Really made me giggle
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/1229/img1469vw7.jpg

[ef2]

^^ that's so awesome!

[elysium]

Thanks. It was my retro London day today. Well minus the Jesus action figure. :)

[ef2]

Retro London looks great too ;)

[jamesdmo]

I like to take my 24-105 lens (on my 400D, now 40D) with me every time I go on a bike ride. I put it in a padded bag that sits on a rack over the rear wheel. This is from a recent ride within a few miles of my house.

[ekie]

a few from recent trip to vietnam with 5D + 24-105L

1/20s, f22
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3027/2552755842_d185fbe324_o.jpg

1/20, f20 - took this while sitting back of another motorbike and just sticking my camera out and snapping. got lucky with subject being sharp while still gettin motion blur in background :D
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3268/2552754626_65c51cffe6_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3048/2555265624_d09fee410b_o.jpg

[tonylong]

I used it for a "sports lens" at a beach outing a few days ago:

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/98038546/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/98035559/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/98035568/original.jpg

[Nikolas]

http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~smeegles/Stuff/12apostles.jpg

HDR attempt on the boat
http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~smeegles/Stuff/Boat24mm.jpg

[Shadowbox]

Clear Water Falls, North Umpqua River, Central Oregon
http://www.pbase.com/shadow_box/image/82609980/large.jpg

Exposure: 1/2 sec
Aperture: f/22
Focal Length: 45 mm
ISO Speed: 200

http://www.pbase.com/shadow_box/image/82661638/large.jpg

Exposure: 1 sec
Aperture: f/22
Focal Length: 32 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Glenn

[wbm]

Hand-held at Leith Docks in Edinburgh with a 5D:

http://photos.flybacon.com/photos/308342010_42AwC-L-2.jpg
50mm, 1/6s @ f/4, ISO 800

http://photos.flybacon.com/photos/308344726_wno9w-L-2.jpg
24mm, 1/13s @ f/4, ISO 800

more (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=516096)

Ewan

[wdg58]

Hello my name is Walter and I come from Italy, this is a shot with my new 5D and 24-105

[wdg58]

Another shot with 5D and 24+105

[wdg58]

A night shot with 24-105, from my house, 50iso-F13-63 sec.-105mm

[thatkatmat]

My buddy on the big shopping street in Chungdu China with my 1DsmkII (which is now "his" 1DsmkII and 24-105) :) @ 5.6 with zero PP
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3027/2571426861_ec458b84cb_b.jpg

[thatkatmat]

a few from recent trip to vietnam with 5D + 24-105



The first two are FANTASTIC!

[funhouse69]

I thought this might be a cool pic to post here. This was taken on Friday night in Quechee, VT at their annual Hot Air Balloon Festival.

This is straight out of the camera via a card reader, no PP, resize only
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/312792977_AuFzS-XL.jpg

[CameraBuff]

Very nice shot of those hot air balloons, I just love night shots!

[cjm]

Here are a couple of shots with this lens and a 1D MKII at f4! Amazing! So sharp!

[LoL Ish]

I'm thinking about buying this lens sooner or later. How is it for portraits? That's mainly what I'll be doing with this.

[artyboy]

I thought this might be a cool pic to post here. This was taken on Friday night in Quechee, VT at their annual Hot Air Balloon Festival.

This is straight out of the camera via a card reader, no PP, resize only
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/312792977_AuFzS-XL.jpg

wow! what ISO were you shooting at? is it handheld or on tripod? if its hand-held, its great to see that its versatile enough for low-light shots.

[funhouse69]

I was going to say that the Exif info should be intact but it looks like Smug Mug blocks it for some reason. So the details are as follows.
Canon 30D
ISO 400
f/4.0
Exp 1/13th
32MM FL
1 full stop underexposed.
I don't have a very steady hand and these were really get them while you can shots so the Camera was supported on a Monopod.

[strobe monkey]

This is my little contribution.
40D with 24-105L
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/2597962235_8c25ecaa48_o.jpg

[S-S]

here's one from a paid shoot a couple of weeks back (fave shot of the day)

http://64.38.26.106/~diff/potn/pic.jpg

[Savas K]

Here’s a few of mine, 5D plus 24-105:

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/_Savas/5D%20photos/IMG_3348.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/_Savas/5D%20photos/IMG_1803.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/_Savas/5D%20photos/IMG_2592.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/_Savas/5D%20photos/IMG_2068.jpg

[michaelanthony]

i use this lens as my primary... some recent shots...

http://www.pinoygraphers.com/photos/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=7949&g2_serialNumber=3&g2_GALLERYSID=a9e6647445afc9df15bb63d90829a5b4

http://www.8x10proofs.com/the_edge/gfx/Edge-0047.jpg

http://www.8x10proofs.com/the_edge/gfx/Edge-0044.jpg

[thatkatmat]

Wow, those are, well, fantastic, love the poses, processing, models, locations, lighting, They are very original, well done.

[KENB]

I had a chance to shoot this owl up close. You can see my image in the eye. What a great lens this has turned out to be.

[KENB]

it should be here now.

[tonylong]

Sweet shot, Ken!

The 24-105 is a very capable lens! It is a pleasant surprise -- a truly great "walk around" lens that delivers in many ways!

[elysium]

As much as I love mine, I need 2.8 so opting for the 24-70 2.8L! So looking to trade mine with money on top. :lol:

Will possibly pick one up again later. :(

[Sydor25]

Went through some old pictures:

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Dallas_Skyline_0524_10x20.jpg


http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Dallas_Skyline_0379_10x20.jpg

[cricketboy75]

Went through some old pictures:

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Dallas_Skyline_0524_10x20.jpg


http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Dallas_Skyline_0379_10x20.jpg
lovely, glass smooth water. which lens did you use?

[silverwolf]

Sydor i love seeing your photograph's,they are amazeing.:)Sean .L

[Sydor25]

which lens did you use?

Looks at thread title...:lol:

(24-105 f/4.0L) ;)

[Sydor25]

Sydor i love seeing your photograph's,they are amazeing.:)Sean .L


Thank you very much. :oops:

[macroshot]

James - I agree. You post some amazing shots.

[versedmb]

Tree trunk, somewhere in NW Maine, 28mm, f/8...



http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/305447043_fkEYh-L.jpg

[P1X4R]

i just love the colors this lens produces straight from camera!

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh285/P1X4R_2008/Bowen/Hulkbuster/IMG_4158.jpg
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh285/P1X4R_2008/Bowen/Hulkbuster/IMG_4159.jpg

[tofupok]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2151/2373191752_fd4665ceb1.jpg?v=0

[fishingjts]

a couple....

http://www.v6john.com/Photo/24_105/mom.jpg


http://www.v6john.com/Photo/24_105/bailee_pink.jpg

[THE TROOPER]

Went through some old pictures:

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Dallas_Skyline_0524_10x20.jpg


http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Dallas_Skyline_0379_10x20.jpg
BRILLIANT!

[dithiolium]

XTi @ 24mm

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2405/2182280687_726900cf08_b.jpg

[cricketboy75]

Looks at thread title...:lol:

(24-105 f/4.0L) ;)
haha...thanks for being so kind. silly me... :)

[google]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2638406552_685d06b007_b.jpg

[funhouse69]

I took some of my local fireworks tonight as well. While I wasn't thrilled with them there are a few that I like. Unfortunately there was no wind whatsoever so the smoke got in the way of a lot of them.
1.
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/325634767_ZYgis-XL.jpg
2.
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/325633236_gAre5-XL.jpg

[sagray]

Ha...fireworks here as well...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3278/2626996298_af70d96a45.jpg


Those light reflection shots are just amazing. I need to get out more after dark!

[ScottDR]

Ok, I can't resist. Got a few fireworks shot myself with this lens :). Here's an example:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii96/ScottDR/Fireworks%204th%20of%20July%202008/_MG_9496.jpg

[S-S]

went down for the day yesterday - drove about 900kms and spent almost <eek>$200</eek> on petrol but here's some of the results :D - all with 24-105 on 40D

mt ngauruhoe, taken from partway up mt ruapehu
http://64.38.26.106/~diff/temp/2008-07-15-15-50-18.jpg

part of mt ruapehu at sunset
http://64.38.26.106/~diff/temp/2008-07-15-17-17-40.jpg

more of mt ruapehu at sunset
http://64.38.26.106/~diff/temp/2008-07-15-17-22-00.jpg

[cmosman]

I have posted this on another 24-105 thread but thought I would share it here also.

Hand held at Disneyland Paris. Very pleased with the IS performance, especially at night :D

[Tareq]

went down for the day yesterday - drove about 900kms and spent almost <eek>$200</eek> on petrol but here's some of the results :D - all with 24-105 on 40D

mt ngauruhoe, taken from partway up mt ruapehu
http://64.38.26.106/%7Ediff/temp/2008-07-15-15-50-18.jpg

part of mt ruapehu at sunset
http://64.38.26.106/%7Ediff/temp/2008-07-15-17-17-40.jpg

more of mt ruapehu at sunset
http://64.38.26.106/%7Ediff/temp/2008-07-15-17-22-00.jpg

I wish if i live in that country then i will never regret or complaint to pass 1000 miles and spend $500 on petrol, too bad here i pass about 100km with about $10 on petrol and never feel so happy and get great results.

[royv]

Hi,

First of all..great pics everyone!
I'm thinking of saving up for this lens, but I'll probably not get it before 2009. Next year and the year after that I'll be in China for my study and I'm now looking to push my current gear collection towards good solid allround setup for my time in China. Which probably means I'm gonna ditch my 70-200L. Does anyone have any experiences with this lens and a ultra-wide angle (like my Sigma 10-20) as a travelers setup?
I'm currently thinking of a 10-20 for the land/city/sky/waterscapes and other overviews, a 24-105L IS as my walkaround lens and a 50 1.4 for the lowlight stuff and portraits.
Or maybe a 10-20, 17-55 2.8 IS and 135L. Or a 10-20, 50 1.4 and a Canon G9? haha, What do you guys think?

Cheers!

[Stealthy Ninja]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2638406552_685d06b007_b.jpg

You know... for some reason I REALLY like this shot.

I normally yawn a bit at the ol' fireworks shots... but damn it, I can't take my eyes off this shot. I think it is the buildings and the squiggly lines or something...

Good for ninja meditation technique practice. ;)

BTW: In Cantonese the word for fireworks is: 煙花 (unofficially phonetically spelt: "Yin Fa") which translates to: "Smoke Flower".

Apparently it is also slang for "prostitution". But my Chinese father-in-law says it, so it can't be too bad.

[S-S]

I wish if i live in that country then i will never regret or complaint to pass 1000 miles and spend $500 on petrol, too bad here i pass about 100km with about $10 on petrol and never feel so happy and get great results.

i dont regret it... we hadnt been there for over 7 years because of the cost
usually we only have $10 for petrol too lol

[terriyaki]

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/1539/mg3363nv4.jpg

http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/9185/mg3379fw1.jpg

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/4792/mg3382pr7.jpg

[sagray]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/2669424455_a14573f9d2.jpg

[Tareq]

http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/7826/53120494ux7.jpg

[Tareq]

http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/5103/17240493ze5.jpg

[elysium]

Some more to share :)

Heres some from my mates birthday. ISO1600 and bare flash. First time I have really utilised bare flash.

#1 - Best Friend/Birthday Boy
http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/9128/img6136pq4.jpg

#2
http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/9388/img6082op4.jpg

#3
http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/6301/img6062fc6.jpg

Few more and be viewed here - http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=5944114&postcount=1896

[sabesh]

^^^ great shots! All perfectly exposed and composed. Really shows off how versatile this lens is!

[ef2]

A few boring shots from a recent trip...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3153/2648283618_6ce290a355_b.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3153/2648283618_2fa6877368_o.jpg)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3176/2648238832_c3e6b044b3_b.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3176/2648238832_b47dd34651_o.jpg)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/2651170606_b1b3c41bd5_b.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/2651170606_f874f94b4d_o.jpg)

[billppw350z]

My 24-105L lives on my 1DsIII (it likes my 40D too)

Crop, 105mm, F4, ISO 100
http://BillPPW350Z.smugmug.com/photos/174904263_i257i-L.jpg
FF, 55mm, F4.5, ISO 1600
http://BillPPW350Z.smugmug.com/photos/325864347_gP4Dz-L.jpg

[Tareq]

My daughter again

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/835/da1zy3.jpg

[Stealthy Ninja]

You're all killing me...

Someone buy my 17-55 already. ;)

[Tareq]

You're all killing me...

Someone buy my 17-55 already. ;)

Many have this lens and i don't have this lens, is it good?

[Stealthy Ninja]

Many have this lens and i don't have this lens, is it good?

It is actually very good. I just find it a bit short for my style. That is why I am going to get the 24-105 (for the reach).

Hey, come to Hong Kong and I'll sell it to you. :)
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=537328&highlight=17-55mm

[Tareq]

It is actually very good. I just find it a bit short for my style. That is why I am going to get the 24-105 (for the reach).

Hey, come to Hong Kong and I'll sell it to you. :)
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=537328&highlight=17-55mm

Come to Australia [in November] and there you can sell it for me ;)

[Stealthy Ninja]

Come to Australia [in November] and there you can sell it for me ;)


I am actually Australian. I want to get the 24-105 next month, so... never mind ;) (I live in Hong Kong BTW, rarely go back to Australia).

Anyway, I better not hijack ANOTHER thread (I have a habit of doing that by accident).

Keep those samples coming. Not that I need much more convincing to get this great lens.

[Tareq]

I am actually Australian. I want to get the 24-105 next month, so... never mind ;) (I live in Hong Kong BTW, rarely go back to Australia).

Anyway, I better not hijack ANOTHER thread (I have a habit of doing that by accident).

Keep those samples coming. Not that I need much more convincing to get this great lens.

Ah i see, go with 24-70L ;)
I like my 24-105, but my 24-70 always making me to favorite it over 24-105, reach is not my concern always.

[Stealthy Ninja]

Ah i see, go with 24-70L ;)
I like my 24-105, but my 24-70 always making me to favorite it over 24-105, reach is not my concern always.

I understand, but reach is my concern. ;)

I don't think I would get a 24-70 for a few reasons.

1. I don't need 2.8 so much (flash and fast primes are becoming my friend).
2. I need more reach in a walk-about lens.
3. If I didn't need reach, I'd stick with the 17-55.
4. It is more expensive.

24-70 is a very good lens no doubt.

[Tareq]

I understand, but reach is my concern. ;)

I don't think I would get a 24-70 for a few reasons.

1. I don't need 2.8 so much (flash and fast primes are becoming my friend).
2. I need more reach in a walk-about lens.
3. If I didn't need reach, I'd stick with the 17-55.
4. It is more expensive.

24-70 is a very good lens no doubt.

Yeah yeah we know that, but think more about 24-70 ;)
I am sure you did play with 24-70 before, if not then give it a try then decide later. :D

[Stealthy Ninja]

Yeah yeah we know that, but think more about 24-70 ;)
I am sure you did play with 24-70 before, if not then give it a try then decide later. :D

Yeah I tried it before. Quite heavy (not that that bothers me). But, like I said, I wouldn't swap the 17-55 for the 24-70. The difference between 55-70 isn't all that much, but (on a crop) 17-24 is more important (which I will cover with a 10-22mm later).

I have considered the 24-70, but dismissed it because the main reason for swapping is to get more reach.

Nothing wrong with both, depends on what you need. :D

[JCheungPhoto]

I kinda wish I had gotten this lens as a kit rather than buy the 17-40L with body only.

[BKGInc]

Beautiful image, sooooo sharp and such vivid colors! :cool: Another reason why I love this lens.

My daughter again

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/835/da1zy3.jpg

[mven74]

i just got mine wednesday

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/03whitecivic/IMG_0094copy.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/03whitecivic/IMG_0081copy.jpg

[Tareq]

Beautiful image, sooooo sharp and such vivid colors! :cool: Another reason why I love this lens.

Thank you very much
It is simple shot of my daughter, i have sharper than this [my wife shot that i can never post].

[mammothz]

Heres couple from yesterday... Went to Australian Zoo... where crocs rules :P

[paulp]

Mammothz great pics as always

[mammothz]

thanx paulp

[Lavarama]

Took a couple of shots of these stargazer lilies today.....

[boyetblas]

These photos attest to the fact that this lens is one or if not the finest travel lens in the world. Colors so vivid, so sharp, truly outstanding!!!

My daughter again

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/835/da1zy3.jpg

[Tareq]

These photos attest to the fact that this lens is one or if not the finest travel lens in the world. Colors so vivid, so sharp, truly outstanding!!!

Thank you very much, my pp was not spot on, so i am sure i can do better for this shot.

I love this lens, and i had fun with it in Scotland, here are just few wasting time shot :D

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/913/scotland2qa7.jpg

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/5001/scotland4tp9.jpg

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/5408/scotland3ga8.jpg

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/716/scotland5nt5.jpg

Just used DPP for pp, no Photoshop at all.

[mammothz]

it seems that u have a dot on ur lens... top right of this foto and other ones

Thank you very much, my pp was not spot on, so i am sure i can do better for this shot.

I love this lens, and i had fun with it in Scotland, here are just few wasting time shot :D

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/913/scotland2qa7.jpg

Just used DPP for pp, no Photoshop at all.

[1downfall]

I actually was going to say the same thing...it also shows up on the right side above the birds wing. I hd this on mine...but it was not on the lens or my CPL...it was on the sensor....sigh....
it seems that u have a dot on ur lens... top right of this foto and other ones

[S-S]

id say that one is sensor dust too, it usually shows up at narrow apertures in light areas of the photo

[boyetblas]

Unbeatable scenery Tareq!!! I also brought my 24-105 with me as walk-around lens in Japan last April during the cherry blossoms festival and sure enough the lens is my pride and joy, receiving praises and print orders from the people I took shots of! The f/4 aperture is just perfect since background beauty of foreign land should not be hidden at all. Here's two of my shots....
The first pic was taken at Ueno Park at the height of the sakura or cherry blossom season and the other at Tokyo DisneySea, (Tokyo Disneyland, the second happiest place on earth :))
http://www.mabuhaybeauties.com/galphotos/normal/bij11.jpg

http://www.mabuhaybeauties.com/galphotos/normal/bij37.jpg

[mammothz]

if thats the case... how to fix it... just use one of those squeezing thing to blow it off ?.. what if its not just dusk but some sort of liquid stuck to the sensor.
id say that one is sensor dust too, it usually shows up at narrow apertures in light areas of the photo

[S-S]

if thats the case... how to fix it... just use one of those squeezing thing to blow it off ?.. what if its not just dusk but some sort of liquid stuck to the sensor.

arctic butterfly is a highly recommended dry cleaning method
failing that, a copperhill sensor cleaning kit or similar might be suitable - but you have to be very careful... it is possible to totally destroy your sensor by being too rough with the swab... theres a thread on here somewhere with images to prove it

google is your friend

if you take it to a service centre to have it cleaned, you may or may not have to pay a fee BUT if they ruin it for you, its not coming out of your pocket

[Tareq]

Thank you very much all.
I said that i didn't use photoshop at all, if i use it then you will never see that dust spot.
My cameras full of dust, if i clean it just within one day it gets dust.

[Tsmith]

Canon EOS 40D Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
1/200s f/9.0 at 35.0mm iso200

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/100400999/original.jpg

[PaulGallagher]

That image Tsmith looks fantastic, is it a HDR as the detail in it is super?

I can't wait to my lens arrives if this is how good it behaves with a 40d.

[Tsmith]

That image Tsmith looks fantastic, is it a HDR as the detail in it is super?

I can't wait to my lens arrives if this is how good it behaves with a 40d.

Thanks a lot Paul. Actually is not, just a single RAW converted and edited with different layers in Photoshop.

[Sydor25]

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Clouds_7.30_10x20.jpg

[Mil]

No doubt, this is a great lens. I use it most of the time on my 5D.
However, you should now that this lens in some situations has strong flare, strong vignetting wide open at 24 (on FF) and noticeable distortion at 24 mm.
On the other side it is very sharp even wide open, weather seales, 3 generation of IS, fast AF, very well bulit quality.

[Tsmith]

I must admit that I struggled in my decision to purchase this lens for a crop sensor but its proven time and time again with stellar results.

Canon EOS 40D Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
1/200s f/5.6 at 97.0mm iso100

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/101065700/original.jpg

[1downfall]

Toney,
Keep posting your 24-105 pics!! I am slowly becoming won over.
I must admit that I struggled in my decision to purchase this lens for a crop sensor but its proven time and time again with stellar results.

Canon EOS 40D Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
1/200s f/5.6 at 97.0mm iso100

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/101065700/original.jpg

[puggle]

I LOVE this lens!

Can you tell by their excitment, that these guys love the 24-105 to?

293887

[Tsmith]

Toney,
Keep posting your 24-105 pics!! I am slowly becoming won over.

It worked great on your camera too - ;)

In this one I held a HiTech 0.9 ND Filter in front of the Lens and the afternoon Sun was still a challenge.

Canon EOS 40D Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
1/6s f/22.0 at 24.0mm iso100

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/101106693/original.jpg

[S-S]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=294166&stc=1&d=1217835466

[nick evans]

Yay i can finally contribute to this thread. Got it two days ago.

[PaulGallagher]

Here is one I just took today free hand as it stopped raining for once. It has had no sharpening, just resized for here. The IS really saves some shots

[strobe monkey]

Taken at Disney Land Paris last week.
40D + 24-105L ISO 1600

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/2760279459_8e9c72bc1d_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/2760280115_34836c7eda_o.jpg

[sml]

Taken at Disney Land Paris last week.
40D + 24-105L ISO 1600

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/2760279459_8e9c72bc1d_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/2760280115_34836c7eda_o.jpg

Hand held??
(Very nice!)

[strobe monkey]

Hand held??
(Very nice!)

Thank you.

Yes they're handheld. 1/25sec F5.6. First one was at 24mm the other was at 90mm. The IS really works.

[Nordly]

strobe monkey, those two are stunning exposures! Wow!

Wide open here..
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/2384976375_ecd92400dd.jpg?v=0

[Garry Gibson]

Here is one from Old Town Alexandria - Hard to screw up parrots.
F4 1/400 105 MM

[Fedxpress]

Just got back form FL. Here is a few pics I just downloaded no PP just as is
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s90/tccustom/Dylan.jpg
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s90/tccustom/Flower.jpg
Great lens just got to learn LR and PS now!!!!
I have a 24-70 and hardly ever use it, too heavy and not enough reach for my taste, also no IS.
Fedxpress

[Roy Webber]

Canon EOS 40D Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
1/200s f/9.0 at 35.0mm iso200

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/100400999/original.jpg

Great shot Tony...well done

[Tsmith]

Great shot Tony...well done

Thanks much Roy

This lens never fails to give superb results. If it does it's my fault.

Canon EOS 40D Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
1/1000s f/4.0 at 105.0mm iso100

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/101748056/original.jpg

[jordinho]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3105/2768897499_6970d3951a_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/2769760970_ba2ab0419a_b.jpg

[sol95]

Great Ocean Road, Victoria Australia

[1downfall]

Great Ocean Road, Victoria Australia
ooooo my!! beautiful shot!! I cannot wait until I can contribute!! My cpu is down until new memory arrives...I got 2 bad sticks....until then keep them coming all!! Very nice capture by the way!:D

[Stealthy Ninja]

From what I've seen here, the 24-105 does colour and contrast a bit better than the 17-55. Would you guys agree (or is it because you're all taking the photos on 5Ds)??

[sol95]

I haven't used the 17-55, but the contrast and colour on the 24-105 is beautiful!
and no, I'm using a 40d - although i'm waiting for the 5dmkii/7d/whatever-the-heck-it's-going-to-be update!

[billppw350z]

Another

http://billppw350z.smugmug.com/photos/350774273_MDZQZ-XL.jpg

[sol95]

Close up of a flower and Sydney University

[Dorman]

Canon EOS 40D Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
1/200s f/9.0 at 35.0mm iso200

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/100400999/original.jpg

Toney - your shots and comments about this lens really tempt me even though I'm set on picking up another 24-70 F/2.8 again. Looks like a great performer, I'm just not sure on the F/4 limitations.

[pratman64]

This lens seems like an excellent candidate for replacing 17-85 that I recently sold.

I need a walkaround lens for streetscapes, people, landscapes, etc. Occasionally, I need to shoot indoors, my boys, small group photos, birthday parties, etc. 50 1.4 isn't always short enough. I don't mind using a tripod, if I need to.

Would this lens be the best choice?

I realize 24mm isn't very wide on my 30D, but I am covered there with my 10-22.

I want an L lens; I am thinking of 35L and 24-70L as well. Any thoughts? Any others I should consider?

TIA, everyone.