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

[Mark_Cohran]

Another

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

Hey, that looks like a Reach chopper. My son's a paramedic with that company.

[S-S]

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.

i love mine for walkaround, i have a 40D and i actually found it to be pretty wide in most situations... i also have a 17-55 and a 10-22... and often i dont worry about swapping as the 24-105 does the job. the extra reach is good too, and IS is good for indoors as long as theres light

[Stealthy Ninja]

i love mine for walkaround, i have a 40D and i actually found it to be pretty wide in most situations... i also have a 17-55 and a 10-22... and often i dont worry about swapping as the 24-105 does the job. the extra reach is good too, and IS is good for indoors as long as theres light

Interesting you say that. I am considering getting/keeping the same combo (10-22 + 24-105 + 17-55). How's that work out for you?

[S-S]

its really good... i will be adding a few primes to the lineup over time (weddings/portraits etc) but apart from a 70-200 2.8 IS i will not buy any more zooms

this is one i took on my 40D... can you guess which lens of the 3?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2365/2216763479_e1e5bb675b_o.jpg

[Stealthy Ninja]

its really good... i will be adding a few primes to the lineup over time (weddings/portraits etc) but apart from a 70-200 2.8 IS i will not buy any more zooms

this is one i took on my 40D... can you guess which lens of the 3?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2365/2216763479_e1e5bb675b_o.jpg

Since it's in this thread, I'll say the 24-105. ;)

What do you use the 17-55 for mainly?

[S-S]

ur right lol
i use 17-55 for portraits/events mainly i suppose, some walkaround too, depends on the subject matter

[Stealthy Ninja]

ur right lol
i use 17-55 for portraits/events mainly i suppose, some walkaround too, depends on the subject matter

Heh. You thought you'd trick me. ;)

The colour is very nice in that shot. How much PP has been done on it? Did you use a polarizing filter?

The 17-55 is an indoor general lens I suppose. The more I think of it the more I want to keep it (still for sale, just-in-case).

[S-S]

no filter, no pp beyond sharpening for resize & a bit of vignette
the light was beautiful that evening, i got the lens and drove straight to the nearest park to try it out :D

[Stealthy Ninja]

no filter, no pp beyond sharpening for resize & a bit of vignette
the light was beautiful that evening, i got the lens and drove straight to the nearest park to try it out :D

Wow... can't wait for my cheque to come so I can get one now. :D

[S-S]

u wanna see some more? no pp, just resize/crop
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2135/2216820805_ea1e2b75db_o.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2391/2217610792_44e260bb53_o.jpg

[Stealthy Ninja]

colours are nice! :shock:

[S-S]

yeh its a great performer this glass

[Dmab]

Yup that's true...when I first got the 40D kit coupled with the 28-135, I thought "OK, this lens is alright".
But when I finally got the 24-105, it was night and day. Vibrant colors was the first thing I noticed.

[p360]

Finally pulled the trigger today, and ordered one from Amazon. Should be here on the 26th.

I can hardly wait..!!

I'd still like to see more samples on a 1.6 crop camera. Please.

Thank you.

[jamesbong]

http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/8370/img1599jy6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[jordinho]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/2785105691_87729c3053_b.jpg

[funhouse69]

The more I use it the more I love it!

ISO 200, 1/250th @ f/6.3. Straight out of the camera, no PP, Resize Only
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/333314013_RjRxt-XL.jpg

[p360]

Very nice, guys..!! I can't wait to get my hands on it.

Thanks for sharing.

[biggpopa]

A great lens....that I should use more!

Shot at: f/4 1/25 sec ISO 800

PP applied in CS3

[Stealthy Ninja]

http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/8370/img1599jy6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

What the heck is that thing?

[google]

What the heck is that thing?

Hahaha. That's a public park provided barbecue grill.

[Stealthy Ninja]

Hahaha. That's a public park provided barbecue grill.

That's what I suspected... Looks a tad unsanitary. :shock:

BTW. I am struggling to think if I should really get this lens or not. Everytime I think I should (money coming soon) I think the following:

I can get the 24-105 + 430ex + 17-55 (which I have) + + 100mm 2.8 macro (which I have) and the 200mm 2.8L (which I have)

or

10-22 (second hand) + 580ex + 17-55 (which I have) + 100mm 2.8 macro (which I have) and the 200mm 2.8L (which I have)

I like the 24-105 because I can use the length a lot as a walk-around. But those other things sure are tempting...

I am beginning to hate this decision. LOL

[jacobsen1]

^ i'd pick one between the 24-105 and 17-55. Also, wait for the 430II. The 580II is awesome, but it's gigantic. If you don't need the power, wait for it's improvements in the 430II next month and save ~$100. But get a II flash for sure. Lots of little improvements that all add up.

[Stealthy Ninja]

^ i'd pick one between the 24-105 and 17-55. Also, wait for the 430II. The 580II is awesome, but it's gigantic. If you don't need the power, wait for it's improvements in the 430II next month and save ~$100. But get a II flash for sure. Lots of little improvements that all add up.

Canon Hong Kong already have the 430exII on their website:

http://www.canon.com.hk/en/Consumer/Product/default.aspx?cat_id=25&series_id=10004

I think I'll go for it first (over the 580exII) but get the 580exII if I feel I need more than one flash one day (the 430 then acting as a slave).

I've been trying to sell the 17-55 for a while, no luck. The shop will take a trade-in on it, but it's only $3000HKD ($385 USD) which doesn't seem worth it.

Argghh, I'm sick of thinking of this. :lol:

[Stealthy Ninja]

Well, a good thing happened.

I called a reliable camera shop in Hong Kong (Tin Cheng (http://www.tincheungcamera.com.hk/home.php)), and they are more willing to trade it at a decent value.

They also have the 430ex II in stock! So I think I will trade the 17-55. Get the 430ex II, the 10-22 and the 24-105.

Ahh happy days. :D

Expect a duck shot from me here within a month (well maybe a pidgeon/sparrow/building).

[jamesbong]

[url=http://imageshack.us]http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/649/img1325jw1.jpg[/UR

[Stealthy Ninja]

LOL speak of the duck...

[S-S]

Finally pulled the trigger today, and ordered one from Amazon. Should be here on the 26th.
I can hardly wait..!!
I'd still like to see more samples on a 1.6 crop camera. Please.
Thank you.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2232/2217612312_dc702338af_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2409/2217613412_0ee0f03b66_o.jpg

[billppw350z]

Hey, that looks like a Reach chopper. My son's a paramedic with that company.

It sure is.

I posted a picture of the chopper in flight on page 34 of the “Archive EF 70-200 F4 L IS Photos! Post Your Best Thread.” Here: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=6111112&postcount=502

[Pete Gl]

Llyn Cwellyn in North Wales

F8 1/640 Sec 200 ISO

Pete

[p360]

The Brown truck just delivered this gem. First shot with the lens - that of my younger son. Handheld. Only WB correction and resizing in PS.

I am going to love the versatility of this lens. I can already see it.

299818

[jordinho]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/2812503581_7ab45e3526_b.jpg

[tonylong]

A couple from today:

A rose with my 5D @ f/5.6:
http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/102410538/original.jpg

Late afternoon sunlight over the Williamette River in Portland, OR:
http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/102410566/original.jpg

[Stealthy Ninja]

This lens is great. I love the colour and contrast it has, reminds me a lot of my 200mm 2.8L actually (not as sharp, but not too bad). The f/4 takes a little getting use to (needs a boost in ISO at times), but overall I am much happier with it over my 17-55. The build quality IS a lot better.... I love it. 2nd favourite lens (after the 200mm).

So here are my samples (first serious use).

My daughter ready for school (love the colour it makes)... NOT SHARPENED from RAW... not bad.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/2819847447_7ddc41e517_o.jpg

Action shot
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3274/2819847451_da968477b2_o.jpg

[jordinho]

my older daughter :)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2249/2342204740_e6fab039f6_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2290/2820268071_4cfd99d5a9_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/2823274204_581c0a8040_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3023/2824466888_904cdebc81_b.jpg
squirrel saying hi :D
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/2822447441_c5bcbdc497_b.jpg

[funhouse69]

When I came home from work this morning I came across this Blue Jay feather and had to take a few pics of it.

http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/365185635_Zp36J-XL.jpg
100% Crop
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/365185362_K536c-XL.jpg

[nickphoto]

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn230/nickevuns/CityPanoNightcopy-1.jpg

This is my everything lens. I quite like it. This is a three shot panorama stitched and cropped.

[LeeSC]

Every time I get ready to sell this lens I either pop a flash on and run around my house or take it outside for a bit. Absolutely stunning lens!

My biggest problem is finding a decent, non body building required tele to compliment it!

[Stealthy Ninja]

Every time I get ready to sell this lens I either pop a flash on and run around my house or take it outside for a bit. Absolutely stunning lens!

My biggest problem is finding a decent, non body building required tele to compliment it!


This lens does work a lot better with a flash doesn't it (just got the 430ex II yesterday. First flash shots this morning). :D

Can you believe this is a 100% crop. WOW! I love this lens.

This lens reminds me of the 70-200 f/4IS when you get the focus right (I had a bit of trouble with focus when I first got - rushed too much).

[jordinho]

+1 about the flash, second pic on my post #785 only shot with flash on really sharp. how do i do 100% crop?

[Stealthy Ninja]

+1 about the flash, second pic on my post #785 only shot with flash on really sharp. how do i do 100% crop?

Personally I go into Lr and make it 100% then selectively capture the screen.

You should be able to do something similar.

I'm sure there's a way to do it in Photoshop...

[jordinho]

thanks for the reply stealthy, i do have lightroom and will try your technique :D

[Stealthy Ninja]

thanks for the reply stealthy, i do have lightroom and will try your technique :D


You could always zoom into 100% then use the crop tool I suppose.

[strobe monkey]

+1 about the flash, second pic on my post #785 only shot with flash on really sharp. how do i do 100% crop?


Just view/magnify the image to 100% in your photo editing software then make a selection using a rectangular marquee tool ( square running ants), then crop that selected part.

Edit: Stealthy Ninja - you are as quick as a Ninja in typing! I must type fast next time LOL.

[Stealthy Ninja]

Just view/magnify the image to 100% in your photo editing software then make a selection using a rectangular marquee tool ( square running ants), then crop that selected part.

Edit: Stealthy Ninja - you are as quick as a Ninja in typing! I must type fast next time LOL.

Yep, that's what they taught us in the dojo. That and cutting off heads.

The modern ninja must be well versed in all areas. Including verses.

[dithiolium]

Reflections.
Wanted to share this pic with you guys. Shot at the Californa theme park, Anaheim. In April. Only PP was resizing.
Oh, and the orientation is correct, from my perspective.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/2824340245_3376b09650_o.jpg

[strobe monkey]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/2815409157_e4acf61346_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/2815409435_0c305c2c88_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/2815410033_763531ac12_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/2815410567_db70d1f29c_o.jpg

[jacobsen1]

wow, those bird in flight parrot shots are amazing.

[strobe monkey]

wow, those bird in flight parrot shots are amazing.


Thanks, I used an amazing gear :) !

[jordinho]

@strobe, double amazing! :)

[1downfall]

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn230/nickevuns/CityPanoNightcopy-1.jpg

This is my everything lens. I quite like it. This is a three shot panorama stitched and cropped.
beautiful!

[p360]

Reflections.
Wanted to share this pic with you guys. Shot at the Californa theme park, Anaheim. In April. Only PP was resizing.
Oh, and the orientation is correct, from my perspective.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/2824340245_3376b09650_o.jpg


I really like this. Very abstract.

[mitchster26]

Mercedes Collection at Brands Hatch.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/mitchster26/IMG_5586.jpg

[JC4]

Just a couple landscapes.

http://johncaputo.smugmug.com/photos/352305704_DnPgX-XL.jpg

http://johncaputo.smugmug.com/photos/352319788_BuG6c-XL.jpg

[mitchster26]

Brilliant :)

[p360]

Awesome, JC4..!! Nicely done.

I recently bought this lens. I imagine it will get a workout this weekend. I am headed up to Vegas. :D

[Sydor25]

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Clouds_7.30.08_0034_5_6.jpg

[jordinho]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/2829367873_3613d844a0_b.jpg

[Stealthy Ninja]

I cannot wait to wack this sucker on the 5D mkII..

:D

[jordinho]

post results when you can stealthy :)

[1downfall]

Well....not really what this lens is capable of...but it is what I have right now....
1.http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/1downfall/DPP_0101-1.jpg

2.http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/1downfall/DPP_0106.jpg

[Jannie]

24-105

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/palousegirl/Ponoreflection.jpg

24-105 w/12mm extension tube

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/palousegirl/Ponoheadstock.jpg

24-105 w/12mm extension tube

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/palousegirl/Ponobridge.jpg

[1downfall]

awesome Jan!

[tonylong]

Jannie, I like that third one! It looks like nylon strings could give some very interestingly abstract macros!

[LeeSC]

Posted this over in critique also.....

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/189/evanwebqc6.jpg

[LeeSC]

And a couple more.....


http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/5053/evan02largepq1.jpg

http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/2995/evan03largejx3.jpg

[nickphoto]

Was testing out my new eBay spec $4.00 remote shutter release yesterday. Pretty damn crisp for .5 sec exposure.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn230/nickevuns/IMG_1797.jpg

And the 100% crop.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn230/nickevuns/IMG_1797100.jpg

[jordinho]

new shoes, yay!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/2842490856_609d57045e_b.jpg

[Sockrotter]

I just got my 24-105 about ten days ago, and it's hardly been off my XTi since then. I have been using a 17-85, and it's not even been back on the camera, so it's a likely candidate for a housecleaning.
The nearest ducks around here are 45 miles away, in the meat counter at Safeway, so I had to settle for a titmouse:D
http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/173/img2601aj5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Here is a dog clutch from a steam traction engine
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/2213/img2674avq7.jpg
By sockrotter (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/sockrotter) at 2008-09-09
And a 100% crop
http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4435/img2674av0.jpg
By sockrotter (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/sockrotter) at 2008-09-09

[versedmb]

On FF...

http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/368731974_SNK8o-L.jpg







http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/367849000_KxtTQ-L.jpg







http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/367886660_NxqMo-L.jpg

[EORI]

Randomly selected images from past month:

http://eori.smugmug.com/photos/356305877_FeVXb-L-1.jpg

http://eori.smugmug.com/photos/356333862_togwT-L-1.jpg

http://eori.smugmug.com/photos/356911101_dUwes-L.jpg

http://eori.smugmug.com/photos/360589658_RJhG8-L.jpg

http://eori.smugmug.com/photos/360588686_3n7Wu-L.jpg

[Scott6]

my weak additions...
http://ss6.smugmug.com/photos/332019457_DGuNP-XL.jpg

A little king of the raft?
http://ss6.smugmug.com/photos/332044516_o8GbN-XL.jpg

1/6 exposure hand held in a crowd... 17mm might have been better here... but hey, I love the red ring :)
http://ss6.smugmug.com/photos/237785863_W8QAG-XL.jpg

1/40, love the IS on this lens...
http://ss6.smugmug.com/photos/244663798_r92uB-XL.jpg

[Scott6]

one more :)
http://ss6.smugmug.com/photos/230688203_vAgVX-X2.jpg

[Stealthy Ninja]

Now this picture isn't the most artistic etc. But it shows the 24-105 can be used indoors with a flash without too much problem.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3125/2844269663_c2886ccd28.jpg?v=0
Yes, I did use a flash for this. :p

[LeeSC]

But it shows the 24-105 can be used indoors with a flash without too much problem.

I have 2 low light primes and still prefer the 24-105 flashed. I have seen amazing results bounce flashing with this lens. My three photos a few posts up were all using flash.

Lee

[XterraJohn]

http://johnhodgephotography.com/ducks/IMG_1594-small.jpg


Full-size crop of above image:

http://johnhodgephotography.com/ducks/IMG_1594.jpg

[dave_bass5]

Flash + 24-105L here as well
http://davepearce.smugmug.com/photos/52591948_pFRCZ-L.jpg

Before I got my first 24-105L I used to walk past this thinking it would be nice to shoot it but i didn't want to use flash and i only had the kit lens that went wide enough at the time. When i got my 24-105L i went straight to this and this was the first shot i took outside of the shop with my 24-105L and i was hooked on IS.
1/6, 24mm ISO400
http://davepearce.smugmug.com/photos/91849567_F85wF-L.jpg

[Stealthy Ninja]

Image stabilisers suck, my ninja tripod/monopod/sword shop closed down because of it.

I had to go assassin full time after that.

Lucky I love my job.

[google]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/2846956081_a2ca3c19d4_b.jpg

[echo]

On FF...

http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/368731974_SNK8o-L.jpg



Very nice :)

[1downfall]

Very nice :)
+1!! good capture

[p360]

305251

[RyanB]

I rented this awhile ago, loved it while I had it :) Here's some samples. The first one I HDR'd a bit from one exposure, the rest have no PP, straight from the camera (other than a crop or two).

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h307/moejoe649/IMG_30101.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h307/moejoe649/IMG_3449.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h307/moejoe649/IMG_3455.jpg


http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h307/moejoe649/IMG_3720.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h307/moejoe649/IMG_3727.jpg

[jordinho]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3013/2871835502_079a3350ef_b.jpg

[Stealthy Ninja]

I rented this awhile ago, loved it while I had it :) Here's some samples. The first one I HDR'd a bit from one exposure, the rest have no PP, straight from the camera (other than a crop or two).

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h307/moejoe649/IMG_3720.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h307/moejoe649/IMG_3727.jpg

Those shots remind me of what I miss most about where I lived in Tasmania (part of Australia in case you don't know ;) ).

I lived in a town called Kingston, south of Hobart (the capital city of Tasmania) we were far enough from the lights of the city that at night the sky was full of stars.

In Hong Kong you're lucky if you can see 10 stars at night.

But then again, you don't run into things when you walk around in the "dark". :lol:

[RyanB]

Yeah, I took those from Mauna Kea in Hawaii :) It was pretty amazing being out there. There was an almost full moon the night I was there unfortunately, so a lot of the sky was pretty washed out - I can only imagine what it's like without that. However, even then it was pretty incredible.

[Pete Gl]

The first one I HDR'd a bit from one exposure

I've never done any HDR, I don't have any suitable software, but, I thought you needed a number of shots to create an HDR?

Pete

[PaulGallagher]

I've never done any HDR, I don't have any suitable software, but, I thought you needed a number of shot to create an HDR?

Pete

You need at least 3 different exposures, but if you shoot in RAW, open image and save at 3 different exposures from say -2, 0 and +2, then merge together in suitable software like photomatix and use the tone mapping setting.

[Pete Gl]

OK Thanks for that Paul, I can see what you're saying.

Thats what I love about this forum, I'm always learning!

Pete

[PaulGallagher]

Pete everyone of us is learning everyday, the forum is great for this.

You can download a trial of the photomatix software and try it out before buying.

[funhouse69]

I shot this while walking around Hampton Beach, NH just as the sun was going down.
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/376725091_Yo8uB-XL.jpg

[p360]

From a recent trip to Las Vegas:

306656

306655

[p360]

And two more: (hand-held)

306658

306657

[wem]

A walk in rural Leuven. C&C welcome.

1:
http://www.cig.canon-europe.com/ph/AIG/4moiMwxEJ47sCNBM3603ks3kskXL0003kskXLxDrI7olN.jpg

2:
http://www.cig.canon-europe.com/ph/AIG/J9JjXLSDwqmJmawSCU03ks3kskXL0003kskXLxDrI7olN.jpg

3:
http://www.cig.canon-europe.com/ph/AIG/L1oiYKVCoJEolgYR7T03ks3kskXL0003kskXLxDrI7olN.jpg

4:
http://www.cig.canon-europe.com/ph/AIG/ICJjaYynKrCq0cac1o03ks3kskXL0003kskXLxDrI7olN.jpg

5:
http://www.cig.canon-europe.com/ph/AIG/w7LCcLSDwqmJmawSCU03ks3kskXL0003kskXLxDrI7olN.jpg

[jordinho]

alex :)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3196/2874755314_a5eef705d4_b.jpg

[alfogator]

3:
http://www.cig.canon-europe.com/ph/AIG/L1oiYKVCoJEolgYR7T03ks3kskXL0003kskXLxDrI7olN.jpg


Love this pic!

[wem]

Love this pic!

Thank you very much!

[woolbr8stl]

I really like the 24-105

Taken with the 5D and 24-105 f6.3 1/160 sec ISO 160

these were both very heavily cropped down also, still crisp and clean pictures with wonderful bokeh

Missouri Botanical Garden

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/woolbr8stl/2905rosecroppedborder.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/woolbr8stl/2909brightenedsmallborder.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/woolbr8stl/29394041eyecatchcropped2nd.jpg

[jordinho]

http://lh5.ggpht.com/markrusty.ong/SN2Emug9wDI/AAAAAAAAAPA/01yot_iGVAI/s800/IMG_6076.jpg
http://lh5.ggpht.com/markrusty.ong/SN174QFKG7I/AAAAAAAAAK8/dBFOcH_o-8o/s800/IMG_6087.jpg
http://lh4.ggpht.com/markrusty.ong/SN2CgFzaFEI/AAAAAAAAAOI/igGJgBgQmoo/s800/IMG_6085.jpg

[GilesGuthrie]

I like that many of my lenses are the only ones in the world that can make certain shots. Here's one:

http://giles-guthrie.com/gallery/images/20080705194939_5d-4224-edit.jpg

I noticed this view, and just had to shoot it. Thanks to Canon for the Image Stabilisation that allowed me to shoot at one fifth of a second, handheld, as a tripod would not have been usable. Thanks also to Adobe, for their Shadow recovery tool, to bring out a little detail in the trees and the road.

Camera: Canon EOS 5D with 24-105 F/4 IS L
Focal Length: 32 mm
Exposure: 1/5 sec @ F/9, ISO 500 (Flash: Not Fired)

[Brad Remick]

This is my favorite lens! I use it at least 75% of the time!

[Tareq]

Yeah, my favorite lens is and still my 24-70, but because a filter is still stuck on it around 1 year and so and i didn't take it off so i use my 24-105 all the time now.

[chrisforshaw]

So the question for me is 24-105 or 24-70 on my 40d?????????????:confused:

[Stealthy Ninja]

Why is this lens so nice to use.

I have no idea. I don't miss the F/2.8 I had on the 17-55 (maybe because I nearly always use flash now). I don't miss 17mm (I really like 24mm for some reason).

Maybe it the awesome reach it gives me...

Maybe it's the build quality...

I just love this lens.

40D + 24-105 + 430exII = never come off Stealthy's Camera (well, I do put on the 200mm 2.8L at times).

[jacobsen1]

sooooo....

I've always wondered about this lens. I had a 24-70 and didn't like the weight of it, and didn't like storing the hood in the bag (in use it was perfect though). But now I've got the 24-105 hood in use for my 17-40 and 24L already, and I'm wondering about this lens anyway... I think I'm going to order the 5Dii kit, so I can play with this. If I don't like it, I'll just sell it used and make a quick buck......

hurry up 5D launch! :lol:

[tangy1]

Just picked up 1 of these myself yesterday. I cant wait to give it a workout. I upgraded (I hope a upgrade anyway) from the 28-135.

[funhouse69]

Just picked up 1 of these myself yesterday. I cant wait to give it a workout. I upgraded (I hope a upgrade anyway) from the 28-135.

I don't think you will be disappointed

[Nikolas]

Some recent ones
http://nickaxrs.customer.netspace.net.au/Morestuff/IMG_9712.jpg

Handheld
http://nickaxrs.customer.netspace.net.au/Morestuff/IMG_9724.jpg

http://nickaxrs.customer.netspace.net.au/Morestuff/IMG_9726.jpg

[1downfall]

i am extremely fond of these shots Nik! these look great!

[NeoTokyo]

I got this lens a couple weeks ago and it is AWESOME!
My other non-L short zooms and primes havnt been on since, I kinda feel bad :P

The wide end of this lens works really well for me on my 40D which is my only digital body right now, its AWESOME on my EOS1 film body.

Here are a three of my shots, the first is a HDR of Hammons Tower in Springfield Missouri, the second is a picture of Zac Hanson while on the Walk fundraiser and the third is new construction next to the Pageant in St. Louis where Hanson performed on 9/23/08.

1.)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/2917095431_02461c867e_o.jpg
2.)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3215/2893471950_50d8b24c8b_o.jpg
3.)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3132/2892753620_c276412d15_o.jpg
PP done with FastStone, PhotoMatix, Photo Shop7.
I am still learning how to correct skin tones, take a look at my flickr for more hanson shots and please leave me comments on how to correct skin tones.
I dont feel those pictures look as good as they could.
-Eric-

[macroshot]

^ Eric - first image is the one; were it mine, it would be on the wall already. I like the halo which adds an unusual vibrancy to the photo - almost making it look alive. It reminds me of some sort of monolith. Very cool.

[macroshot]

It was my oldest daughter's 19th birthday yesterday and she got some flowers from her boyfriend as a prelude to dinner, a concert, etc. I wanted to shoot these but wasn't getting the shot I wanted. Seeing them on the monitor confirmed my disappointment. So out of frustration I grabbed the exposure slide control and cranked it to the right. After a bit of fiddling, I was somewhat pleased with my first (albeit accidental) high-key effect image.
5D & 24-105 f/4.

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Just goofing around the day before with the fading sunlight, same combo.

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[eror11]

It was my oldest daughter's 19th birthday yesterday and she got some flowers from her boyfriend as a prelude to dinner, a concert, etc. I wanted to shoot these but wasn't getting the shot I wanted. Seeing them on the monitor confirmed my disappointment. So out of frustration I grabbed the exposure slide control and cranked it to the right. After a bit of fiddling, I was somewhat pleased with my first (albeit accidental) high-key effect image.
5D & 24-105 f/4.

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Just goofing around the day before with the fading sunlight, same combo.

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Not a huuuuge fan of uncontrollable postprocessing (1), but (2) - the sneakers are incredible!

[NeoTokyo]

Thanks! I like the Hammons Tower shot too!
I like how HDR can make some pictures take on a great glow.

I like your shoe shot, thats really cool, the colors are great.
The flowers look like a Magazine ad. :)

Happy B-day to your little girl, though 19 isnt that little all us fathers would like to keep them young :)

I am 26 with a little 2 3/4 year old, 3 Jan 2nd.
I can see myself getting very depressed when she hits about 13 x_x

Can you guys also give me some help on the skin tones on Zac's picture and check my flickr account and leave advice too? The skin tones just dont look right to me =/

Thanks :)

-Eric-

[ScottDR]

It was my oldest daughter's 19th birthday yesterday and she got some flowers from her boyfriend as a prelude to dinner, a concert, etc. I wanted to shoot these but wasn't getting the shot I wanted. Seeing them on the monitor confirmed my disappointment. So out of frustration I grabbed the exposure slide control and cranked it to the right. After a bit of fiddling, I was somewhat pleased with my first (albeit accidental) high-key effect image.
5D & 24-105 f/4.

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Just goofing around the day before with the fading sunlight, same combo.

310802

Like the lighting on #2, well done. I also like the 'high-key' #1 and my wife walked by and happened to see it and said 'Wow, I really like that one!'.

[macroshot]

Thanks for the comments on the images. My daughter really wanted photos of the flowers and was pretty happy with the few that I sent her after she returned to campus. I know HK is an acquired taste, but I have received some very positive comments from some co-workers who also enjoy photography. Same with the shoes - I laugh every time I see the youngest child wear them.

Quite honestly, it was more fun rediscovering this lens than anything. I bet it hadn't been on my 5D for about 3 months until last weekend. I appreciate the C & C from all of you.

[rwong2k]

Here's a snapshot from last summer

[versedmb]

It is a wonderful lens. Since it arrived it has been on my camera 70% of the time

http://static.flickr.com/34/98284191_1de1c60141_b.jpg

Some of my other Canon 24-105mm f/4.0L IS USM images can bee seen here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/latitudes/tags/canonef24105mmf4lisusm

Love this one.

[versedmb]

On 40D...
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/390487974_ygkoa-L.jpg

[mitchster26]

Holiday In Turkey Taken on 40D
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/mitchster26/IMG_7070.jpg

[PaulGallagher]

Here is 2, the colours from this lens is great.

[google]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/2939612273_8307a31dd8_b.jpg

[JC4]

A couple HDRs shot with a 24-105. Very versatile lens. Can't wait to strap it to a 5d-II. Probably won't need my 17-40 once I go FF :)

http://johncaputo.smugmug.com/photos/392165264_9o4w6-L-1.jpg (http://johncaputo.smugmug.com/gallery/6218489_KWkwU//392165264_9o4w6)

http://johncaputo.smugmug.com/photos/393387955_BVUor-L.jpg (http://johncaputo.smugmug.com/gallery/6218489_KWkwU//392165264_9o4w6)

[theveed]

wonderful images guys!

here's my review on the lens (http://reviews.davidleetong.com/?p=122)

[collierportraits]

Ah, JC4, yes, you will still need your 17-40! I probably shoot my 16-35 as much as any lens I own. The wide is REALLY sweet on a FF!

[engine3photo]

On FF...

http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/368731974_SNK8o-L.jpg







http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/367849000_KxtTQ-L.jpg







http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/367886660_NxqMo-L.jpg
Beautiful shots...they look like they could have been taken in Maine.
Where were they shot? They are all great, but I love the distance and the people in the first shot and the crispness of the reflection of the lighthouse in the 3rd.

[Matt Peters]

Just got this lens today!!

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/matt-peters/_MG_2073Medium.jpg

Mum & Harry

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/matt-peters/_MG_1953Medium.jpg

[tamtanium]

So far I love this lens. I can't wait to use it more on a 5D

here are some pictures of how good this lens is. Very sharp!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3158/2963846418_523030cecd_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3163/2957038008_471b4e16cf_o.jpg

don't mind the blue effect haha.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3178/2956091889_77a7aeec5d_o.jpg

- Tam

[tonylong]

Hey, this is to enjoy the season, shot and a bit of PP today in Lightroom: Fall Colors!

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/104919585/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/104919587/original.jpg

[sagray]

I have a strange mix to offer...but it's what I do. LOL

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3034/2896362695_7caebcc47a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3196/2885069969_1f5f633ba1_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2855939853_eb030ca72f_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/2670559203_3914e3c636_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3105/2669424451_b37665b789_o.jpg

[1downfall]

i think you said it right!! that is quite a strange mix from one end to the other! nice stuff!:D

[tamtanium]

Venice Beach with my new 5D. Awesome awesome lens on a FF body. I didn't really like it much on the XTi before.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/2973118759_df3f62f302_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/2973969766_5b2d468440_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/2973119337_53acca231d_o.jpg

[Qwest905]

awesome pictures..love the colours

and yes on a 5d, the 24-105 is amazing

[Matt Peters]

Some shots for a theme park last week ..

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/matt-peters/_MG_2292.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/matt-peters/_MG_2182.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/matt-peters/_MG_2314.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/matt-peters/_MG_2328.jpg

Oh and a small person scared of heights! Lol ..

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/matt-peters/_MG_2089.jpg

[CTM]

Here is the 24-105 with 40D.

I posted this in the birding section as well. But I thought may as well post it here too as the 24-105 is hardly used for as a birding lens. :)

http://www.mingriwa.com/images/japan/izu/resizeIMG_5870.JPG

http://www.mingriwa.com/images/japan/izu/resizeIMG_5881.jpg

[dithiolium]

There are Lions in a Theme Park? Sounds like a deadly combination.

Nice shots of seagulls there.

[MichSt]

From wide to tele in one twist of the lens. The focal length range on this lens is just about perfect on my 5D. The Arcaida Bluffs on the Lake Michigan shore shown below.

24mm

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3173/2980353022_88b1500e88_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marioq/2980353022/)


75mm

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/2980353176_fce45c37a1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marioq/2980353176/)

[locky]

Nice shots MichSt. Arcadia Bluffs is my favorite Golf Course, but at $150 a round I don't golf there to often. GO STATE!!

[ScottDR]

From wide to tele in one twist of the lens. The focal length range on this lens is just about perfect on my 5D. The Arcaida Bluffs on the Lake Michigan shore shown below.

24mm




75mm




Very nice/rich shots, thanks for sharing!

[MichSt]

Nice shots MichSt. Arcadia Bluffs is my favorite Golf Course, but at $150 a round I don't golf there to often. GO STATE!!

GO GREEN!!!

Thanks! I've never golfed at Arcadia. I'd love to play it sometime though. I've heard it's a remarkable course. I'm sure it's worth the price of admission for the views alone.

Very nice/rich shots, thanks for sharing!

Thanks...I actually did some post processing to these photos. I find with overcast conditions I usually have to do some contrast and saturation adjustments with just about any lens I own.

[shingo43]

UBC
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f317/shingo43/IMG_0329.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f317/shingo43/IMG_0351.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f317/shingo43/IMG_0433.jpg

[Matt Peters]

My kids in the snow ..

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/matt-peters/_MG_2519Medium.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/matt-peters/_MG_2556Medium.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/matt-peters/_MG_2558Medium.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/matt-peters/_MG_2529Medium.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/matt-peters/_MG_2628Medium.jpg

[dbdors]

Waterfall in the Porcupine Mt area of the Michigan Upper Peninsula. Sorry, but cant remember the river name right now. I'll have to look it up later.
http://www.pbase.com/dbdors/image/105277073/large.jpg

[MichSt]

Waterfall in the Porcupine Mt area of the Michigan Upper Peninsula. Sorry, but cant remember the river name right now. I'll have to look it up later.

Amazing shot...beautiful scene. Lived in Michigan all my life and I've never been up to the Porcupine Mts. Love to visit there some time. Thanks for sharing.

[dbdors]

Amazing shot...beautiful scene. Lived in Michigan all my life and I've never been up to the Porcupine Mts. Love to visit there some time. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you. I finally remembered, it was Manido falls, Presque Isle River, Porcupine Mts State Park. I was up there with a couple of buddies. One is an Mich State alum, played football in the early 80's. We had a good time. All the reports said that the fall colors were at peak or near peak. But they weren't that great. I heard later that the next week they were much better.

[Gimpy00Wang]

Not a very exciting pic, but this little country store had yummy food and I happened to snap a pic.

24-105 f/4L IS mounted on a 5D
ISO 400 - 32mm - f/11 - 1/100

http://www.grello.org/s/5D-1.jpg

- Chris

[harrin]

1/6 sec, f/4 handheld.

[MntnRnnr]

Just got this lens... Wow!

Here's some pixel peeping for y'all from my initial focus and sharpness tests this weekend...

Handheld
center AF point selected
1/1000
f/4.0
73 mm
ISO 200


http://smeds.smugmug.com/photos/410111480_7FrjG-XL.jpg

and the 100% crop: (FWIW, those leaves at the top of the crop are approximately 1/2 centimeter in diameter!!!)
http://smeds.smugmug.com/photos/410111461_zh5GR-X2.jpg

[p360]

If I only had one lens, this would be it.

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[p360]

Two more from a PhotoWalk in Old Town Scottsdale over the weekend:

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