Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM [Archive] - Page 7 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

1downfall

9th of November 2008 (Sun), 11:34

Here are a few that i shot @ Disney. These were all Hand held with nearly no light......since I took them at night. The last, the witch. was taken while moving on the ride in very very low light. I am very pleased with my 24-105's performance in my not so steady hands/low light conditions!! Everyone should have one!
1. Trying to stop and shoot on the walk way bridge was hard w/so many people.
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/1downfall/DPP_0306.jpg

2.The black stuff in the background is night time! Again hand held.
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/1downfall/DPP_0309.jpg

3.This was an image cast onto a tunnel wall @ one of the putt putt courses. i could not even see my wife hardly it was so dark.
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/1downfall/DPP_0409.jpg

4. Hand held, moving on the ride, very low light.
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/1downfall/DPP_0687.jpg

google

9th of November 2008 (Sun), 22:58

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3191/3018245602_2bdcf5d4a5_b.jpg

Scott6

10th of November 2008 (Mon), 01:39

While on the Disney land subject..

shot a 1/6, IS is pretty cool
http://ss6.smugmug.com/photos/237785863_W8QAG-X2-1.jpg

Stealthy Ninja

11th of November 2008 (Tue), 23:38

This lens is a very good walk around lens on crop or FF (better on FF a little).

This was shot from the hip while I walked past:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3166/3021104527_e9c01c0443_b.jpg

wem

12th of November 2008 (Wed), 08:30

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/3022040060_64745f04c1.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/3021206941_2747a6c933.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3187/3021178635_008fa56f4c.jpg

funhouse69

12th of November 2008 (Wed), 20:42

Here's a couple from my local butterfly place, unfortunately it was low light so I had to go with high ISO.

1.
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/414170644_FBqr8-XL.jpg
2.
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/414165643_33mij-XL.jpg
3.
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/414163354_vV9PE-XL.jpg
4.
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/414163013_eYiD8-XL.jpg

p360

14th of November 2008 (Fri), 11:21

319842

319843

ef2

15th of November 2008 (Sat), 10:16

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/3031113064_f5de506927.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/don6824/3031113064/)

jordinho

15th of November 2008 (Sat), 13:58

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/3032727570_e60bfb2796_b.jpg

Matt Peters

19th of November 2008 (Wed), 11:25

Taken while walking to school to pic up Amy ..

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/matt-peters/_MG_3317.jpg

MichSt

19th of November 2008 (Wed), 12:39

The Zilwaukee Bridge carrying I-75 over the Saginaw River in lower Michigan. Taken at 105mm on a 5D with a little cropping.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3156/3042647084_73a85fee6c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marioq/3042647084/)

gravity

19th of November 2008 (Wed), 14:31

:-)

Sydor25

20th of November 2008 (Thu), 02:00

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/San_Antonio-11.15.08-484_85_86_87_88_89_90.jpg

F1PS

24th of November 2008 (Mon), 14:38

i did not go through the whole tread but i am wondering and hope i can get help how dose this lens shoot with the Canon Rebel XT? can anybody produce sample shots with this combination? i can be e-mailed kp@f1photostudios.com thanks in advance...
PS i am new to the group...

versedmb

24th of November 2008 (Mon), 14:51

5D, 33mm, f/14...
Bryce Canyon, UT...
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/423199518_Ma6S2-L.jpg

F1PS

24th of November 2008 (Mon), 14:52

WHOA!!! any PP done to this?

funhouse69

24th of November 2008 (Mon), 14:57

WHOA!!! any PP done to this?

I was there a few weeks ago and it really is that spectacular!!! Although my 24-105 is my favorite lens I used my 17-40 for my Bryce Pics.

Since this is a lens specific thread you can check mine out here
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=6638699&postcount=1330

versedmb

24th of November 2008 (Mon), 15:00

WHOA!!! any PP done to this?

Not much, converted in LR; I did use the ND grad tool to tone down the sky some, but the awesome colors that mother nature put in those rocks did most of the work. ;)

By the way, that is smoke in the background; there were "prescribed" fires while we were there.

gravity

29th of November 2008 (Sat), 17:24

From my trip up to northern Thailand earlier this month

Ball4

29th of November 2008 (Sat), 17:55

From my trip up to northern Thailand earlier this month
Good thing you left before they shut down the airport. Were these shots taken somewhere around Chiang Rai?

gravity

30th of November 2008 (Sun), 08:54

Good thing you left before they shut down the airport. Were these shots taken somewhere around Chiang Rai?

ha ha ha, I'm actually living in Thailand man. My friend and I drove up north from Bangkok by car, so even if those dumbass closed down the airport then we'd still be ok :p

Anyway, the shot was taken in Mae Hongson province, next to Chiang Mai ;)

flashram

30th of November 2008 (Sun), 23:21

What a great lens. Hope to get mine in the next few weeks.

Microcosm

2nd of December 2008 (Tue), 14:55

I got mine a few days ago, can't wait to use it.

sagray

5th of December 2008 (Fri), 21:03

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/3086111556_ba00c75b6a_o.jpg

rubber_duckie

7th of December 2008 (Sun), 09:29

This is my first pix using this lens...
http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/3269/e24mmimg0207zs4.jpg

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/6724/e24mmimg0275vu0.jpg

Stealthy Ninja

7th of December 2008 (Sun), 21:35

These days I usually pack this lens and my 200mm when I go out.

No need for much else. :)

Though for events, I'm starting to think of getting a 24-70 2.8 and 70-200 2.8L IS.

But for lightweight general lens use, it's a great combo (the one I mentioned first).

Well, better post a picture:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3142/3023104557_331821a8df_b.jpg

wallybud

7th of December 2008 (Sun), 21:51

Though for events, I'm starting to think of getting a 24-70 2.8 and 70-200 2.8L IS.

After picking up my new 5D I will most likely be throwing my 24-70 up for ale to purchase a 35L...keep your eyes peeled for a beauty ;)

FlyingPhotog

7th of December 2008 (Sun), 21:52

Currently selling my 24-105 if anyone is looking for a very clean copy.

Stealthy Ninja

7th of December 2008 (Sun), 21:56

After picking up my new 5D I will most likely be throwing my 24-70 up for ale to purchase a 35L...keep your eyes peeled for a beauty ;)

I like primes, but I find myself restricted for position a lot*, so zooms do me slightly better.

I wouldn't mind getting a second hand 24-70. :)

*often I have to video an event and photograph at the same time. I can't venture far from my video camera tripod in these cases.

sagray

9th of December 2008 (Tue), 10:33

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/3088101976_e5b4bc835a_o.jpg

shingo43

11th of December 2008 (Thu), 19:22

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f317/shingo43/science%20world%20night2/IMG_2240.jpg

Pete Gl

14th of December 2008 (Sun), 11:53

Imperial War Musuem North, looking over the Manchester Ship Canal.

F5, with +0.3 EC, 30sec, ISO 100 24mm

http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr210/Pete_glynn/Salford%20Quays%2027th%20Nov%202008/fl2.jpg

Pete

pascha45

14th of December 2008 (Sun), 13:21

Hi everyone.
I want to buy tamron 17-50 2.8 or canon 24-105
Tamron and canon is good. Which lens is better? Sharpening etc...

ef2

14th of December 2008 (Sun), 13:32

24-105 of course

pascha45

14th of December 2008 (Sun), 14:13

24-105 of course

Thanks

Stealthy Ninja

14th of December 2008 (Sun), 22:15

sagray

14th of December 2008 (Sun), 22:54

Sharpened a tad and adjusted curves.

http://www.gray-imagery.com/sharing/Tiffany/IMG_2593.jpg

Tareq

15th of December 2008 (Mon), 07:31

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/4485/88391903ck0.jpg

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/6199/38823978nh2.jpg

Sydor25

15th of December 2008 (Mon), 09:41

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Dallas_Skyline_Night-500.jpg

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Dallas_Skyline_Night-473.jpg

1downfall

15th of December 2008 (Mon), 19:11

these last three below me.,........wow. wow. love them. I will post soon as well. i am having creativity blockings and cannot decide what to shoot. :mad:

DL.Photography

15th of December 2008 (Mon), 23:03

It could be just me, but this one looks a little soft to me.

You're right..it does look a bit soft.

Canonised

16th of December 2008 (Tue), 12:09

Has anyone here tried using this lens with a 1.4 TC? I am wondering how the captures would turn out. I am concerned that being an f4 the TC would slow down the lens too much.

I would love to see some successful captures!

Thanks!

Pete Gl

16th of December 2008 (Tue), 15:28

Fair comments, I think it may have been my lack of PP, a bit more work here, better?

http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr210/Pete_glynn/Salford%20Quays%2027th%20Nov%202008/fl4-1.jpg

Pete

Stealthy Ninja

17th of December 2008 (Wed), 03:56

^^ Much better. :)

Is that building meant to represent something? It looks like it might be shaped like something... but I can't put my finger on what it is.

Pete Gl

17th of December 2008 (Wed), 16:55

It does Stealthy Ninja, have a look here: -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_War_Museum_North

In particular, the chapter on architecture, but it's all a bit over my head :confused:

Pete

TeeTee

17th of December 2008 (Wed), 21:28

Just a few fun Xmas shots from shopping with the girlfriend.

http://eljackimages.com/temp/potn/photo-5.jpg

http://eljackimages.com/temp/potn/photo-10.jpg

http://eljackimages.com/temp/potn/photo-9.jpg

Stealthy Ninja

17th of December 2008 (Wed), 22:44

It does Stealthy Ninja, have a look here: -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_War_Museum_North

In particular, the chapter on architecture, but it's all a bit over my head :confused:

Pete

Earth broken by conflict and put back together :shock: typical artistic stuff.

Well, here is another 24-105 sample (taken at 85mm - 135mm FF). I took this while the other guy was setting up lights etc. This was a model shoot for the YMCA of Hong Kong.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3091/3117522578_fe9cbd6393_b.jpg

rubber_duckie

19th of December 2008 (Fri), 03:52

Here is my pix...taken by my new 24-105mm...
Really LOVE IT..!!!

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/1369/eimg0296yz5.jpg

1ruffryder

19th of December 2008 (Fri), 04:44

all amazing pics i need to get my hands on this lens

primalcarl

19th of December 2008 (Fri), 06:33

xue891

20th of December 2008 (Sat), 06:07

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3246/3121810476_9751577b71_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3251/3121810110_e763c71864_o.jpg
Testing my new lens.

rubber_duckie

20th of December 2008 (Sat), 08:56

here is some more pix..using my 24-105mm...
Really love this lens...

http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/1565/eimg0311ox6.jpg

xue891

22nd of December 2008 (Mon), 03:40

Here is a Live Earth Pepsi Can using Speedlite 580 EX II.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/3127009591_918be263d7_o.jpg

tonylong

22nd of December 2008 (Mon), 12:34

Here are two from last night and this morning:):

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/107326164/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/107342540/original.jpg

col4bin

22nd of December 2008 (Mon), 23:33

Great shot Tony.

EdBray

24th of December 2008 (Wed), 04:43

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m338/EdBray/Accordianweb.jpg

joey1234

24th of December 2008 (Wed), 11:02

Definitley my next lens!

Tvw

25th of December 2008 (Thu), 03:38

I use this lens for a couple of years now and I think it's a great compromise lens.
Here are some shots from India:

Low shutterspeed, handheld
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/107310410/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/107310410/original.jpg

Fast shutterspeed
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/107310940/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/107310940/original.jpg

More low light stuff
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/107311366/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/107311366/original.jpg

It also takes nice portraits
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/107310454/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/107310454/original.jpg

BKGInc

25th of December 2008 (Thu), 04:56

Tvw

25th of December 2008 (Thu), 11:38

OUTSTANDING Photos Tvw!

:o Thank you very much BKGInc.

Double Negative

28th of December 2008 (Sun), 12:26

^ Tvw, that second shot of the fire-blower is amazing.

amyandmark3

28th of December 2008 (Sun), 17:14

Here's one I took while driving through Indy at around 65mph:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3238/3142456763_9def944301_b.jpg

and one of my Xmas tree (hand held at 1/6):

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/3137679705_61d1c3baba_b.jpg

thisdorkagain

28th of December 2008 (Sun), 17:53

yeah. i'm convinced this will be my next lens on my list.

nicksan

29th of December 2008 (Mon), 16:18

I've had this lens for over 2 years now and the only downside is it had pretty ugly looking bokeh when the BG is busy. I mean lots of lenses would "struggle" but the 24-105L is especially ugly.

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p1065097361-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p641956390-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p847645730-4.jpg

I've noticed this is especially the case now that I have the 24-70L...even at f4, it has a more pleasing bokeh quality....

p360

29th of December 2008 (Mon), 17:32

Texas State Capitol, Austin

330093

gambit

29th of December 2008 (Mon), 18:35

Stealthy Ninja

29th of December 2008 (Mon), 21:32

^ Tvw, that second shot of the fire-blower is amazing.

QFT yeah I love the texture on the flame, looks like it's made of silk. Awesome stuff. :D

amyandmark3

29th of December 2008 (Mon), 21:41

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3254/3149515440_11c8bbdf4c_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/3149515682_9c5251112d_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/3148684441_f55f8d01a4_b.jpg

Sydor25

30th of December 2008 (Tue), 01:08

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Dallas_Skyline_Night-633.jpg

BKGInc

30th of December 2008 (Tue), 01:20

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Dallas_Skyline_Night-633.jpg

This shot is F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S!!!

Tvw

30th of December 2008 (Tue), 04:35

Wow is that the Baha'i House of Worship in New Delhi?

Yes, it is Gambit.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_Temple

Tvw

30th of December 2008 (Tue), 04:36

QFT yeah I love the texture on the flame, looks like it's made of silk. Awesome stuff. :D

Thanks Ninja!

Mystery Machine

30th of December 2008 (Tue), 07:15

I bought this lens yesterday with some money I'd saved up and some money I got for Christmas.

I got home really excited to try out my new 'walkabout' (to replace the kit 18-55 IS) only to find I get "Err 01" on anything other than f/4.0!! Rang the shop straight away and they are getting me a new lens in today.

Off now to take the original back and pick up the new one....still excited, but the shine has been lost a little already - I'm sure that'll all change once I get it home, get it unpacked and get shooting with it.

S-S

30th of December 2008 (Tue), 22:43

lesson: unpack at shop, test, evaluate, take home

BKGInc

30th of December 2008 (Tue), 23:47

lesson: unpack at shop, test, evaluate, take home

Yes this is sadly true........but when you spend this kind of $$$ you would expect the product to be worth the $$$. Good luck with your next one.

Mystery Machine

31st of December 2008 (Wed), 03:45

lesson: unpack at shop, test, evaluate, take home
What was more frustrating is that I did give it a test....probably took about 30 photos, but was testing the IS, zoom & focus and didn't really think to check or change the aperture.

Here are some of the test shots I took with it (@ f/4.0 obviously! :lol:)

@24mm
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i251/bruceholder/Canon/_MG_5559.jpg

@105mm
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i251/bruceholder/Canon/_MG_5560.jpg

@24mm
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i251/bruceholder/Canon/_MG_5562.jpg

@105mm
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i251/bruceholder/Canon/_MG_5563.jpg

I'd even taken my laptop so that I could load up the shots and check them for IQ in the shop. I thought I was being thorough but obviously overlooked one of the key functions of the lens. My bad!

Anyway, it's replaced now with a new one.....I finally have myself a nice walkabout lens which works really well as far as I can tell. I'll get some shots with it today.

One question - should the IS be audible? I've never heard it on any of my other lenses, but can clearly hear it 'whirring' away on this lens!

S-S

31st of December 2008 (Wed), 03:53

that IS frustrating isnt it

i can hear the IS on my 17-55 and 24-105 - both sound different too

Mystery Machine

31st of December 2008 (Wed), 04:06

that IS frustrating isnt it
Thankfully all sorted now - the shop were brilliant, no questions....just a straight swap. They didn't even open the box to see if the lens was in there! (good job I'm honest...)

i can hear the IS on my 17-55 and 24-105 - both sound different too
Thanks for that. Always nice to know that it's how it should sound.

I've just double checked my 18-55IS and it's totally silent! My 100-400L does make the same whirring sound though. I'd just never noticed it before because I'd never used it indoors (aka - in a silent environment)

Happy days. :D

Duck shot to come......

Mystery Machine

31st of December 2008 (Wed), 07:43

Well I've just got back from a quick walk around the park near my house. These are my first shots with the 24-105.

It's -4 and I couldn't find my gloves, so didn't get much chance for many shots before my fingers froze up! I'll need to have a good walkabout when it warms up a little (or when I find my gloves...) I did manage to get a duck shot though...but not a very exciting one.

All shots are pretty much straight off the camera except for a little cropping on the duck & swans.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i251/bruceholder/Canon/IMG_5800b.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i251/bruceholder/Canon/IMG_5838b.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i251/bruceholder/Canon/IMG_5843b.jpg

Wanted to see what the colour reproduction was like as well.....I think I'm going to like this lens....

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i251/bruceholder/Canon/IMG_5762b.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i251/bruceholder/Canon/IMG_5772b.jpg

Treat me like a tourist

31st of December 2008 (Wed), 08:03

Thankfully all sorted now - the shop were brilliant, no questions....just a straight swap. They didn't even open the box to see if the lens was in there! (good job I'm honest...)

Thanks for that. Always nice to know that it's how it should sound.

I've just double checked my 18-55IS and it's totally silent! My 100-400L does make the same whirring sound though. I'd just never noticed it before because I'd never used it indoors (aka - in a silent environment)

Happy days. :D

Duck shot to come......

Sorry to hear about your troubles. Do you mind me asking how much you paid for this lens? I am also in the UK, and always after a good bargain- this lens is reduced in some places, just wondered what you got it for :)

Mystery Machine

31st of December 2008 (Wed), 08:21

Sorry to hear about your troubles. Do you mind me asking how much you paid for this lens? I am also in the UK, and always after a good bargain- this lens is reduced in some places, just wondered what you got it for :)
I searched for quite a while and found the cheapest place online was £660 - have a look HERE (http://www.bestpricedbrands.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=481)

Even though it's cheaper, I wouldn't usually buy online just in case there is any problem and I need to send it back...I prefer to buy from shops where I can try it out and take it back if need be without postage costs etc. (as was the case with this lens - which proves my theory correct...I had the replacement in my hands within 24hrs and no postage costs)

I tend to use the online prices more as a 'benchmark' and negotiating point when haggling in shops.

I bought my lens from Jessops who had it advertised for £685. When I got to the store it was reduced even more to £675 and I managed to haggle them down to match the £660 online price. The sales guy told me he wouldn't normally discount this lens any more than it was because they've already reduced it a lot, but because I bought my camera and all lenses from this store he said he would match it as a 'loyalty' thing. My theory is to always ask anyway and keep asking until they say absolutley no way....otherwise you'll never get the discount.

Best of luck getting one....and happy new year.

tonylong

31st of December 2008 (Wed), 14:52

Nice shots, Mystery Machine!

I'm like totally envious about the swans because I just can't get close enough to the swans that migrate through my area here. I have this ongoing desire for a 600 lens to magically appear without sending me to the poor-house:(!

xue891

2nd of January 2009 (Fri), 06:18

Here are some pics I recently took in Downtown Sacramento. More pics at my Flickr page (http://flickr.com/photos/xue891/).

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3251/3154366717_7809233ffd_o.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/xue891/3154366717/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3216/3157389544_46051332c1_o.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/xue891/3157389544/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/3156558077_6b2a0bc237_o.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/xue891/3156558077/)

sagray

2nd of January 2009 (Fri), 08:42

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3104/3153447983_cf5580c0cb_o.jpg

Mystery Machine

2nd of January 2009 (Fri), 20:19

I'm not too sure why I took this, but I kinda like it!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3085/3161726290_e407542652_o.jpg

Tareq

2nd of January 2009 (Fri), 20:28

Nothing new for the outer world, so i headed to my studio and give it a shot

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/491/pic1nx3.jpg

My 1DsIII is jealous now :D;)

Tareq

2nd of January 2009 (Fri), 20:53

Original [JPEG] of Above ^^^

http://www.mediafire.com/?l1ymmm4zn2z

xue891

3rd of January 2009 (Sat), 15:29

Here a pic of my Puma shoe I took the other day.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/3158469128_121064ec59_o.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/xue891/3158469128/)

TeeTee

3rd of January 2009 (Sat), 15:41

Love this lens regardless of which body I have it on.

Just shot in between Xmas shopping. Enjoy :)

http://eljackimages.com/temp/potn/xmas08/xmas08-3.jpg

http://www.eljackimages.com/temp/potn/xmas08/JPEG/xmas08-61.jpg

Matt Peters

3rd of January 2009 (Sat), 16:40

Tee tee there awesome! The street shot is wall hangable!! :-)

S-S

4th of January 2009 (Sun), 15:18

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=331394&stc=1&d=1231063946

GregSteer

5th of January 2009 (Mon), 15:14

Technically 2 exposures merged around the edge of the branch, both at f4 but different focus points.

http://www.darklight.org.uk/images/potn/nature/Winter-Hanging-Crystals-IMG_6860.jpg

tonylong

5th of January 2009 (Mon), 15:19

Technically 2 exposures merged around the edge of the branch, both at f4 but different focus points.

http://www.darklight.org.uk/images/potn/nature/Winter-Hanging-Crystals-IMG_6860.jpg

Very nice! I shall refrain from posting a shot from last night of a snowy bush:)!

Mystery Machine

5th of January 2009 (Mon), 17:07

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/3160888923_e325a64eff.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/3160888547_43bdff2794.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/3160890627_366702068a.jpg?v=0

It was cold - must remember to take gloves in future! Might get better results without my fingers/hands shaking so much :lol:

S-S

5th of January 2009 (Mon), 17:43

love the 1st two, specially the sheep
v nice

J-B

5th of January 2009 (Mon), 18:31

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=331394&stc=1&d=1231063946

This one is beautiful. great work

flashram

5th of January 2009 (Mon), 18:43

Tee tee there awesome! The street shot is wall hangable!! :-)

It's also at f/2. I'd love to know how that was pulled off with the 24-105 f/4. :)

p360

6th of January 2009 (Tue), 22:57

332071

p360

6th of January 2009 (Tue), 22:59

332074

Matt Peters

7th of January 2009 (Wed), 08:13

It's also at f/2. I'd love to know how that was pulled off with the 24-105 f/4. :)

Still a cracking shot!

deanedward

7th of January 2009 (Wed), 22:21

first post!
straight from the 350D + 24-105, just resized for web view
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/3106306899_9c5af5ecd5.jpg

S-S

7th of January 2009 (Wed), 22:41

This one is beautiful. great work

thank you :)

jamesbong

7th of January 2009 (Wed), 23:33

nsfw

dmstraton

8th of January 2009 (Thu), 21:30

More of the above please.

Stealthy Ninja

8th of January 2009 (Thu), 22:09

The 5Dmkii's 3200 is so totally awesome dudes.

Ambient light shot:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/3181460952_bb6245ccf7_o.jpg

hidden forms

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 04:05

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3297/3176366568_4e431fbc47_o.jpg

tonylong

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 10:38

Do sheep play "King Of The Hill":)?

S-S

10th of January 2009 (Sat), 03:55

...only if they remembered to record it the night before

(confused?) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_of_the_Hill)

deanedward

10th of January 2009 (Sat), 11:05

since this is a sample photos thread... i have some questions (so i know which photo/s to post):

-i'm wondering if my 24-105 is soft(er) or sharp(er) and i guess i should start posting sample photos and include a 100% crop. question: which part of the photo should i crop and post? what settings/focal length?
-if ever i ended up with a soft(er) copy, is there anything that can be done given that i cannot exchange it anymore? i've heard about lens calibration but will calibrating a lens make a soft copy sharp?
-can the camera body also be a limiting factor in softness/sharpness and IQ in general? using a 350D here. thanks!

DMcGrew

10th of January 2009 (Sat), 21:16

Shot with 5D2 and 24-105mm f4 lens.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3474/3186606896_bbc6ba51ae_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/3186606730_7d4289d45f_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/3186607030_87906dd191_b.jpg

jamesbong

11th of January 2009 (Sun), 04:54

nsfw

BKGInc

11th of January 2009 (Sun), 16:23

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3471/3187528568_e1c4d74a71.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3312/3186682515_2a9c7eab4f.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3402/3178350677_c5d23d8f35.jpg

Gorgeous Photos!

S.O.P

11th of January 2009 (Sun), 16:37

There is something I like about those photos but I'm not sure what it is.

Guess I might have to stare at them longer to see if I can put my finger on it.

deanedward

11th of January 2009 (Sun), 19:40

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3309/3188992179_809409ea15_o.jpg

nicksan

11th of January 2009 (Sun), 19:57

Nice set.;):cool:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3471/3187528568_e1c4d74a71.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3312/3186682515_2a9c7eab4f.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3402/3178350677_c5d23d8f35.jpg

jordinho

11th of January 2009 (Sun), 20:20

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3173/3012108282_6f5ec0e736_b.jpg

dbdors

11th of January 2009 (Sun), 21:25

Nice set.;):cool:
No, I think it's SET's, as in more than one :D

jamesbong

11th of January 2009 (Sun), 22:43

nsfw

Stealthy Ninja

12th of January 2009 (Mon), 01:00

There is something I like about those photos but I'm not sure what it is.

Guess I might have to stare at them longer to see if I can put my finger on it.

You're putting your finger on what now?! ???

Nice photos.. ;) Keep them safe for work guys (there is another section for the more NSFW stuff). :)

tonylong

12th of January 2009 (Mon), 03:11

You're putting your finger on what now?! ???

Nice photos.. ;) Keep them safe for work guys (there is another section for the more NSFW stuff). :)

No comment here...I'll just let "Stealthy Ninja" speak, and then go back to some noteworth pics...

xue891

14th of January 2009 (Wed), 04:56

Click on image for exif info.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3430/3193318293_81f5cc0029_o.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/xue891/3193318293/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/3194118412_6e9548f0d7_o.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/xue891/3194118412/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3268/3191939877_0c158379d8_o.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/xue891/3191939877/)

GDconcepts

14th of January 2009 (Wed), 11:14

Nice set.;):cool:

which ones? lol

-Gianni-

deanedward

15th of January 2009 (Thu), 10:29

Tareq

15th of January 2009 (Thu), 10:33

need help: did i get a bad copy? (photos straight from the cam, shot in .jpg)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3134/3198617839_f26859f97d_o.jpg
100% crop
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3363/3198617841_cf63793aa5_o.jpg
Canon EOS 350D
EF 24-105 f4L IS USM
105mm
ISO400
f/4.0
1/400

haven't tried the lens on a different body though...

It is a great copy, don't worry, if you tried it on 5D or 50D and using f5.6 at least going up to f11 then you will see how sharp is lens.
Enjoy it!

p360

15th of January 2009 (Thu), 21:44

Can someone please post pics taken at the widest focal length using a FF body?

I want to see just how wide 24mm looks on a FF camera.

And a silly question: photo taken at 24mm on a FF body would look the same as one taken at 15mm using a 30D, correct?

Thank you in advance.

Microcosm

15th of January 2009 (Thu), 22:19

flashram

15th of January 2009 (Thu), 22:23

Can someone please post pics taken at the widest focal length using a FF body?

I want to see just how wide 24mm looks on a FF camera.

Here you go. This is from my 5DMKII at 24mm:

http://flashram.smugmug.com/photos/455583240_TfsqU-XL.jpg

p360

15th of January 2009 (Thu), 23:41

Thank you, flash. I appreciate it. Very nice colors.

But I guess what I really want to see is sky in the image somewhere - may be that will help me gauge the "wideness" the lens shows at that FL.

4g63photo

15th of January 2009 (Thu), 23:49

I use this lens for a couple of years now and I think it's a great compromise lens.
Here are some shots from India:

Fast shutterspeed
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/107310940/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/107310940/original.jpg

Wow! You nailed the exposure so well. Great shot!

KoenigNazgul

16th of January 2009 (Fri), 18:56

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

deanedward

17th of January 2009 (Sat), 01:32

testing the 24-105 with a Hoya Pro1 CPL
http://images.deanedward.multiply.com/image/2/photos/75/1200x1200/3/upload-IMG-3881.jpg?et=S%2By1wg00fH93lVw8%2C1TRiw&nmid=171266001
too bad it ain't wide enough on a crop body... time to save up for a 17-40 f4L ^__^

JeffreyVB

17th of January 2009 (Sat), 02:29

Shot with a 1D MkII at 35mm. Shutter Speed 1/8. f8. ISO 800.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/onenictoy/HRADA09/_V0I7328_Cleaned_800.jpg

Stealthy Ninja

17th of January 2009 (Sat), 03:42

Thank you, flash. I appreciate it. Very nice colors.

But I guess what I really want to see is sky in the image somewhere - may be that will help me gauge the "wideness" the lens shows at that FL.

Since no one wants to, here are two.

Both shot with a 5Dmkii at 24mm with the 24-105. The slight vignetting is caused by the CP I had on (got to get me a thin one).

sagray

19th of January 2009 (Mon), 08:14

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3386/3207532231_7a194db3da_o.jpg

Camera: 5D
Exposure: 1/10
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 105 mm
ISO: 1600

DL.Photography

19th of January 2009 (Mon), 08:42

Wow, thats some pretty good background blur with the 24-105L =)

BKGInc

19th of January 2009 (Mon), 11:20

Since no one wants to, here are two.

Both shot with a 5Dmkii at 24mm with the 24-105. The slight vignetting is caused by the CP I had on (got to get me a thin one).

Awesome photos Stealthy!

mrcpix

19th of January 2009 (Mon), 23:23

I will share one. I had this lens and miss it so much.

Stealthy Ninja

20th of January 2009 (Tue), 22:29

Awesome photos Stealthy!

Thanks man. It doesn't look it, but the swell was pretty big around there (we travelled in a small boat for about an hour to get to those rocks). I was close as heck to being seasick (had my head over the edge of the boat at one stage). That'll teach me not to chimp in a heavy swell. :lol:

Worth it:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3386/3213818217_a1345393ab_b.jpg

Sydor25

21st of January 2009 (Wed), 00:25

Catalina Island from Dana Point, California:

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/_S1T9560_10x20.jpg

markyb555

21st of January 2009 (Wed), 06:18

I searched for quite a while and found the cheapest place online was £660 - have a look HERE (http://www.bestpricedbrands.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=481)

Even though it's cheaper, I wouldn't usually buy online just in case there is any problem and I need to send it back...I prefer to buy from shops where I can try it out and take it back if need be without postage costs etc. (as was the case with this lens - which proves my theory correct...I had the replacement in my hands within 24hrs and no postage costs)

I tend to use the online prices more as a 'benchmark' and negotiating point when haggling in shops.

I bought my lens from Jessops who had it advertised for £685. When I got to the store it was reduced even more to £675 and I managed to haggle them down to match the £660 online price. The sales guy told me he wouldn't normally discount this lens any more than it was because they've already reduced it a lot, but because I bought my camera and all lenses from this store he said he would match it as a 'loyalty' thing. My theory is to always ask anyway and keep asking until they say absolutley no way....otherwise you'll never get the discount.

Best of luck getting one....and happy new year.

Just did an online check on jessops website and its shot back up to £759 for this lens.. No justice in the world.. Somehow i dont think im gonna be able to wipe £100 off it :lol:
Id love this lens with the test shots ive seen. Just bit steeply priced for me at the moment.:(

mercury-666

21st of January 2009 (Wed), 06:25

There is something I like about those photos but I'm not sure what it is.

Guess I might have to stare at them longer to see if I can put my finger on it.

why not put your whole hand on it ;)

1downfall

21st of January 2009 (Wed), 10:31

Catalina Island from Dana Point, California:

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/_S1T9560_10x20.jpg
STUNNING!!:D

Tvw

27th of January 2009 (Tue), 05:35

Here are some 24-105 shots from Nepal.

http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/108350365/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/108350365/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/108351588/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/108351588/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/108351794/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/108351794/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/108352213/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/108352213/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/108352551/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/108352551/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/108355601/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/108355601/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/108355591/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/108355591/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/108355521/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/108355521/original.jpg

deanedward

29th of January 2009 (Thu), 10:18

http://images.deanedward.multiply.com/image/5/photos/75/1200x1200/5/upload-IMG-3888.jpg?et=X2SdIvlqFeeeBZHGwjWVfA&nmid=171266001
350D + 24-105 + Hoya Pro1 CPL

deanedward

30th of January 2009 (Fri), 09:41

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3501/3238249507_081ea26a80_o.jpg

Matt Peters

30th of January 2009 (Fri), 10:14

Shot at f/4
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/matt-peters/_MG_4868.jpg

prinspaul

1st of February 2009 (Sun), 07:50

^^ it's a bit OOF...

M5Man

1st of February 2009 (Sun), 08:04

I upgraded to this lens before going on my travels on Christmas day I got back yesterday and it was on my 40D 98% of the time.

Still downloading the pics but the pics are looking great....

I would certainly recommend it the 17- 85 was a good learning lens but i have now sold it on :)

If you havent got it already get it and enjoy ;)