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

[gvidon212]

Hello,

I am considering upgrading to this lens as my primary walk around lens and am interested to see some sample pics taken with a 20D or 350D, and especially some 100% crops to compare the sharpness and contrast to my EF-S 17-85 IS that this would replace. This is a very large investment for me and I want to know that it will be worthwhile on my 350D.

Please post pics here, or if full size photos are too large I would appreciate very much receiving them as an email attachement sent to rollingball@ gmail. com

Thanks!

[Tsmith]

46017 available Photos (http://www.pbase.com/cameras/canon/ef_24-105_4l_is_usm)

[ed rader]

Hello,

I am considering upgrading to this lens as my primary walk around lens and am interested to see some sample pics taken with a 20D or 350D, and especially some 100% crops to compare the sharpness and contrast to my EF-S 17-85 IS that this would replace. This is a very large investment for me and I want to know that it will be worthwhile on my 350D.

Please post pics here, or if full size photos are too large I would appreciate very much receiving them as an email attachement sent to rollingball@ gmail. com

Thanks!

here's a snapshot i took as we were leaving the SF zoo last week. the picture has been resized and sharpened a bit and that's it.

http://www.fototime.com/002BC7D5271D595/orig.jpg

here's a 100% crop from the original photo with no PP.

http://www.fototime.com/27F35B28F1E9DE9/orig.jpg

here's one i shot in carmel @ f4.5.

http://www.fototime.com/ED667FE0C6CE25F/orig.jpg

[JohnnyBlood]

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

http://static.flickr.com/33/100909772_9e05f34f71_b.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/36/98276792_c846869525_b.jpg

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

[Stan43]

This nhas become my favorite lens. I have a great copy.

[RAitch]

Great lens... worth every penny! And it looks sexy!

[maderito]

Terrific lens that would sit on my camera all the time if I wasn't so addicted to sports.

100 mm, f/4.0, 1/100s, ISO 800, available light
http://images8.fotki.com/v108/photos/7/736687/2667377/_T4A15792-vi.jpg
(http://images8.fotki.com/v108/photos/7/736687/2667377/_T4A15792-vi.jpg%5D)

[ejwebb]

I love this lens so far. Here is a link to a previous post of mine with examples:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=156501

Another example below (67mm; f4; ISO 800; 1/50th - available light - no sharpening on the crop - may have added some to the full shot but I can't remember). Keep in mind that this shot was hand held at ISO 800!!

http://my-expressions.com/up_media/687/060407_20D_0005.jpg

100% crop:

http://my-expressions.com/up_media/687/060407_20D_0005_copy.jpg

[danster]

I'm sold on this lens, gonna get this next month when I can afford it. Thanks for sharing the pics guys.

[Tsmith]

Something keeps telling me I really need this lens too.

[ejwebb]

I'm sold on this lens, gonna get this next month when I can afford it. Thanks for sharing the pics guys.

Canon should pay us!!!!

[RAitch]

It's great and works really well with flash.
It's my best lens investment. It stays on the body as the default lens, my wife loves it, it looks sexy, it's light and balanced, has IS, and has a great average focal length to capture almost anything as best you could with one lens. Plus, it works well with tubes (I prefer the 70-200 though).

[calicokat]

3825 available Photos (http://www.pbase.com/cameras/canon/ef_24-105_4l_is_usm)

Not going to post any samples after that :)

[mbze430]

you don't want to know what I think about it.....

[Tsmith]

Not going to post any samples after that :)

Hey the total is up to 5581 now but always contribute.

[YunusEmre]

I've just got my new 24-105 :D Here are a few pics:

Shooting info:
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/60Sec.
Av(Aperture Value) F4.0
Metering Modes Evaluative metering
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 100
Focal Length 105.0 mm
Image size 3504 x 2336
Image Quality RAW
White Balance Auto
AF mode One-Shot AF
Picture Style Standard
Parameters
Tone Curve : Standard
Sharpness level : -
Pattern Sharpness : -
Contrast : 0
Sharpness : 3
Color saturation : 0
Color tone : 0

Shot outside in the evening light:

http://www.yerhan.com/30D/lenses/24-105/20060420_000220-1.jpg

You can find the full size image here:

http://www.yerhan.com/30D/lenses/24-105/20060420_000220.jpg

This was shot at night indoors with 430EX + Sto-fen:

shooting info is same as above except this time with falsh:

http://www.yerhan.com/30D/lenses/24-105/20060420_000243-1.jpg

full size is here:

http://www.yerhan.com/30D/lenses/24-105/20060420_000243.jpg

This was also shot indoors, the shooting info:
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/60Sec.
Av(Aperture Value)
F4.0
Metering Modes
Evaluative metering
Exposure Compensation
0
ISO Speed
100
Lens
EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Focal Length
98.0 mm

http://www.yerhan.com/30D/lenses/24-105/20060420_000248-1.jpg

full size is here:

http://www.yerhan.com/30D/lenses/24-105/20060420_000248.jpg

edit: forgot to mention that I am using Hoya Pro1 UV filter

[Hueyatl1]

My gallery for the EF24-105mm f/4 L:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hueyatl/sets/72157594157796225/

[busterboy]

These are the first shots taken from my brand new copy today..

http://www.timprocter.co.uk/photography/24-105mm~samples/grass-bokeh.jpg

http://www.timprocter.co.uk/photography/24-105mm~samples/keith's-house=1.jpg

[cdhender]

How is this focal length on a 1.6 crop? Seems a bit long for a walkaround, no?

[Greg_C]

Here's some of mine. This is a great lens and normally lives on the camera but it's resting at the moment while I play with the new 70-200 IS.

http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/image7953.jpg

http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/image8166.jpg


http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/image9369.jpg


http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/image9454.jpg

[mizzlee]

Well, thanks to all of you on this forum I got my new 24-105 this week! This is one of the first shots and I just love it so far. I don't think it will be coming off the camera too often.

[Ianfp]

This is one of 2 lenses I am considering, the other being the 135L.
Does anyone have a photo of the 24-105 extended and also with a hood? I would really appreciate it as I can't find one on the web.
Thanks a lot
Ian

[condyk]

Does a great job. Of the four L's I've bought this is the only one that seems to offer added value over and above the competition. A keeper for me. Ideal on a FF body and just damn excellent on a crop. Consistent. I rarely take it off my camera.

[Tareq]

WOW, Greg
Amazing shots, Great job

[Greg_C]

WOW, Greg
Amazing shots, Great job
Thanks, its a great lens.

[Tsmith]

I like the perspective on the last one too Greg.

Heres an image taken at 1/5 second handheld, the beauty of IS.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM - 1/5s f/22.0 at 24.0mm

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/62154012/original.jpg

[Ianfp]

Amazing shot Bluedog! I am thinking about this lens and your pic has almost made up my mind for me. Only thing I'm worried about is if I will use my 17-40L if I have this lens?

[Tsmith]

Amazing shot Bluedog! I am thinking about this lens and your pic has almost made up my mind for me. Only thing I'm worried about is if I will use my 17-40L if I have this lens?

Thanks a lot _ you can see from my sig the overlap as some would say but all three have a place for me. Actually my 17-40 f/4L gets used the most probably around 17 ~ 30mm it seems. I've only had the 24-105 a short while but simply love the results it gives.

[Tareq]

Thanks, its a great lens.

indeed

[Kemcmanus]

It’s a pretty good versatile lens. Especially with the 1.6 multiple on the Rebel. Image stabilization can come in handy too when you can’t use a flash.

[EOS_JD]

http://www.eospix.com/albums/JDWedding/Lee_High_Contrast.sized.jpg

1/20th sec @ 75mm

[joe445]

Here you go- I really like this lens
http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/5036/blakecopy5jj.jpg

[vinwin]

I loan this lens for testing and like it a lots.

Here are some sample :
http://www.pbase.com/calvin_y/canon_ef_24105mm_f4l_test_shots

No PP with some 100% crop.

[danster]

Well its been more than a month since I said I was going to get it. Just picked up the lens this morning!

[Tsmith]

Something keeps telling me I really need this lens too.

Well I got mine back in May and have been very impressed with this lens. Build quality, colors, very sharp even from f/4. Its a keeper for me.

http://upload.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/65420711/original.jpg

http://upload.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/65448855/original.jpg

[ejwebb]

I know what you mean. Every time I start feeling guilty about having so much $ tied up in a single lens I just have to go use it for a while. Sharpness, contrast and color are just beautiful on this lens...

[ccp900]

hey bluedog, i like your framing there....you got a script that does that or you do it manually?

[Tsmith]

Thanks ccp _ so for its a quick manual process I learned for PSE 4. From a 700x466 72 ppi tiff (jpeg will work too) after doing all the adjustments the first step is the Drop Shadow in the Frames palette. Second step is to resize the Canvas 0.03 Black. Fourth step is to resize the Canvas 0.6 White. Fifth step is to resize the Canvas 0.05 Black. Lastly choose your text.

[ccp900]

cool..lol you could actually make that into a script i bet :)

[KevC]

I... want this lens. But probably after I get a 5D.

[Tsmith]

cool..lol you could actually make that into a script i bet :)

LOL _ if I only knew how ... :confused:

[Neilyb]

Only had the lens and cam since the weekend but I am pretty darn impressed, 24mm on a FF body is pretty wide and I didn't (yet) long for ULWA....it is also sharp and due to the small app I didn't notice vingetting even with a CPL attached.

http://www.neilyb.de/nbdesign/photography/waterfall/desolation3.jpg

http://www.neilyb.de/nbdesign/photography/waterfall/desolation1.jpg

[Mr. Clean]

Nice crisp images, too bad it's not a 2.8 for a better control of DOF. Man that would be a seller right there!

[Lani Kai]

It's my most used lens now. Funny because when I got an ultrawide zoom I sold the 17-85 IS that I had because I wasn't using it at all. Now the 10-22 is seeing less use.

[RAitch]

Now the 10-22 is seeing less use.
Looking to sell it? ;)

[sjafari]

You need no samples, because this is by far the best walkaround keep-on-your-camera-at-all-times lens. Fear not, it will revolutionize your shooting.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

LOL....best ever? I don't know about that. That's a very subjective and opinionated comment.

[RAitch]

What's wrong with that? Are you telling me you're not opinionated? ;)
Best... not best ever... but I have to agree that it's the best one I've used... and really enjoy it.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Of course, then we have to narrow it down to prime vs. zoom for walkaround. If you're talking IQ, then the 35 1.4L is by far the best walkaround I've owned. If you're talking versatility, probably the 24-105L IS. If you mean straight quality period, I'd say 24-70L. It's all so subjective, you could never say for sure.

[sjafari]

i meant more on the versatility level than pure IQ, i probably could have been more clear on that in the first post.. on most all occasions though, its really an ideal lens (atleast with my shooting habbits). Honestly though, I would be incredibly happy with almost all of the L Zooms, so my bias doesnt mean that i have any less faith in the 17-40 or 24-70.

[RAitch]

Ya, the fact that you can pull off a shot in almost any situation during a walkaround is what wins for me. This lens doesn't force you into any compositions like a prime would. IQ comes second to useability for me. What good is a super sharp contrasty shot if the image isn't that great in composition or whatever.

[goatee]

More experienced / better photographers can picture what shot they want before the camera reaches the eye. Not so for me unless shooting portraits / candids. I find having a prime on does force me, but it forces me to be more creative with my framing, and I often find coming back from somewhere where I've just had the 85mm on, that I've captured some great shots that I would have otherwise missed.

I'd like to see some more shots from this lens that make use of the IS.

Ya, the fact that you can pull off a shot in almost any situation during a walkaround is what wins for me. This lens doesn't force you into any compositions like a prime would. IQ comes second to useability for me. What good is a super sharp contrasty shot if the image isn't that great in composition or whatever.

[Lani Kai]

Tv: 1/400s, Av: f/8, ISO: 100, 24mm, handheld
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/1629/img4246rt0.jpg

Making use of the IS
Tv: 1/5s, Av: f/8, ISO: 400, 24mm, handheld
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/5569/img3330xt4.jpg
100% crop:
http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/8789/cropyy7.jpg

[RAitch]

More experienced / better photographers can picture what shot they want before the camera reaches the eye. Not so for me unless shooting portraits / candids. I find having a prime on does force me, but it forces me to be more creative with my framing, and I often find coming back from somewhere where I've just had the 85mm on, that I've captured some great shots that I would have otherwise missed.

I'd like to see some more shots from this lens that make use of the IS.
Not sure if that was a slam or not (whether I'm not experienced or better)... but assuming I just lift my camera to my eye and play with the zoom until things look "good" was wrong.

I think ahead and have often stopped for a while to look at a scene before figuring out how I want to shoot it.

By "forcing into compositions" I meant that you're going to have to rely on your position and in some cases won't have enough time to change your position before your chance is gone. My toddler is a prime example (excuse the pun) where he's constantly moving and will normally turn his back to the camera. You have to be in the right time and place to get a shot that you're looking for... and with a prime mounted... you're not going to get the shot you're envisioning (or at least not as often).

Using primes sure does make you think more about your position... which is a good thing. But the versitility (sp?) of using a zoom makes more shots possible. Not only that, but you have a variety of options at your disposal in one lens. Get close and use wide... or back up and zoom in. They both produce different effects (perspective, distortion) and will affect your background bokeh differently.

[RAitch]

Making use of the IS
Tv: 1/5s, Av: f/8, ISO: 400, 24mm, handheld
Great shot and example!

[In2Photos]

hey bluedog, i like your framing there....you got a script that does that or you do it manually?

If you are looking for a script, POTN member mickle has one and it is great.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=75175

[ccp900]

hey there in2. yeah i was looking for a script but residing here in the phils basically means no paypal

[In2Photos]

hey there in2. yeah i was looking for a script but residing here in the phils basically means no paypal

pm him and maybe you could work something out. He is a very nice and easy going guy.

[Tsmith]

If you are looking for a script, POTN member mickle has one and it is great.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=75175

Thanks Mike _ yea I've got his but unfortunately he hasn't gotten it to work in PSE 4 yet, which I use. It did work nice with PSE 2 though.

[convergent]

Can anyone comment on how well the IS works... is it gen 1 or gen 2? I have one of these in the mail on the way here, and I'm curious how slow I'll be able to take the shutter speed handheld. There are some very impressive slow shutter images in this thread.

[Lani Kai]

I guess it would technically be 2nd generation, because it doesn't have Mode 2 (panning). However the level of correction and the speed of operation (time it takes for the image in the viewfinder to appear stable) is on par with the newest IS systems. For example I felt it's at least as good as the Mode 1 stabilization on the 70-200mm f/2.8L IS, and it's better than the IS on the 17-85mm IS.

[grego]

I guess it would technically be 2nd generation, because it doesn't have Mode 2 (panning). However the level of correction and the speed of operation (time it takes for the image in the viewfinder to appear stable) is on par with the newest IS systems. For example I felt it's at least as good as the Mode 1 stabilization on the 70-200mm f/2.8L IS, and it's better than the IS on the 17-85mm IS.

You won't see mode 2 in shorter lens, generally anyway.

[goatee]

Not at all - it's more of a self criticism. I know what you mean about the toddler - I have a two year old who doesn't stop running, and a 2 month old who doesn't stop wriggling from side to side :). With my 85mm lens on, I get some gems of my toddler, although, to be fair, most of them are pretty tight headshots (which I love anyway).


Not sure if that was a slam or not (whether I'm not experienced or better)... but assuming I just lift my camera to my eye and play with the zoom until things look "good" was wrong.

I think ahead and have often stopped for a while to look at a scene before figuring out how I want to shoot it.

By "forcing into compositions" I meant that you're going to have to rely on your position and in some cases won't have enough time to change your position before your chance is gone. My toddler is a prime example (excuse the pun) where he's constantly moving and will normally turn his back to the camera. You have to be in the right time and place to get a shot that you're looking for... and with a prime mounted... you're not going to get the shot you're envisioning (or at least not as often).

Using primes sure does make you think more about your position... which is a good thing. But the versitility (sp?) of using a zoom makes more shots possible. Not only that, but you have a variety of options at your disposal in one lens. Get close and use wide... or back up and zoom in. They both produce different effects (perspective, distortion) and will affect your background bokeh differently.

[Tsmith]

a 50% crop taken from an original image using the Canon 24-105 f/4L IS 1/30 sec f/22

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/66650211/original.jpg

[Tsmith]

Canon EOS 30D Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM 1/160s f/5.6 at 105.0mm iso100 handheld - 35% crop from original

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/67437235/original.jpg

[Double Negative]

That's a beautiful shot, Toney!

[Buggbairn]

Great lens :D Before I had the 17-40L since then I bought this lens and the EF-S 10-22mm, the 24-105L rocks.

Here's just a few shots, plenty more on my blog ;)

http://my-expressions.com/up_media/3649/pblog/4419/1156103775.jpg

http://my-expressions.com/up_media/3649/pblog/4419/1156103185.jpg

http://my-expressions.com/up_media/3649/pblog/4419/1154983294.jpg

[Tsmith]

That's a beautiful shot, Toney!

Thanks a bunch _ I find these lens threads full of valuable information and excellent user results, yet sometimes I think they often get overlooked.

[Lani Kai]

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/7313/img4139zk0.jpg

[Tsmith]

Lani _ not quite sure what were looking at here other than green leaves and silhouetted tree branches ... :confused:

[Tsmith]

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM + Hoya Pro1 Digital Circular Polarizer
1/5s f/22.0 at 24.0mm iso100 (handheld)

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/67623892/original.jpg

[Lani Kai]

Lani _ not quite sure what were looking at here other than green leaves and silhouetted tree branches ... :confused:
True, I'd be pressed to explain what specific qualities of the lens the picture demonstrates...

[Tsmith]

Canon EOS 30D Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
1/4s hamdheld f/4.0 at 24.0mm iso800

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/68395002/original.jpg

[Luckie8]

WOW! makes me wanna get one

[bryan k]

Ok- I just got my 24-105 L the other day and after using it today, I have to say I am very disappointed...

Images are SOFT... Very soft.... Spent all day in the car driving to capture some fall foiliage, and came home and was extrememly frustrated...

After reading everyones reviews here and other places, I must conclude I have a soft copy of this lens. I am going to go out tomorrow morning and take some additional test shots, but I am 95% sure this lens is going back.

I have to say it really annoys me how many people had to try MULTIPLE times to get a good copy of this lens.

For 1100+ bucks I would expect far better quality control.....

If my tests prove what I think they will, I either try again or order the 24-70 2.8.

:evil: :evil: :evil:

[condyk]

I have to say it really annoys me how many people had to try MULTIPLE times to get a good copy of this lens. For 1100+ bucks I would expect far better quality control.....
If my tests prove what I think they will, I either try again or order the 24-70 2.8.


Out of the frying pan into the fire with that choice methinks. I haven't seen many complain about the IS L and had one myself which was wonderful right from the box. Doesn't mean your copy isn't dodgy but when a lens with a very good reputation for QA doesn't seem right then worth testing in a formal way before drawing conclusions.

[Lani Kai]

Actually from what I've read it seems like the 24-70L is tougher when it comes to finding a sharp copy (and yes, I realize that these issues are exaggerated on the forums and one may get the impression that there are no such things as lenses that re sharp out of the box).
Maybe you could post a sample or two?

[JuZ]

I've just ordered a 24-105 so I'll be adding my thoughts and maybe images to this thread soon :)

[Lesjordans]

http://images.fotopic.net/yk1hcc.jpg

[A01]

How does a 15 year old have a 24-105 and i dont?! :( :lol:

[frédéric_dg]

So what i'm 16 and i also have a 24-105 L is USM
I had to work two months for the lens this holiday.

[RAitch]

LOL... looks like a school-yard competition brewing.

[bryan k]

Out of the frying pan into the fire with that choice methinks. I haven't seen many complain about the IS L and had one myself which was wonderful right from the box. Doesn't mean your copy isn't dodgy but when a lens with a very good reputation for QA doesn't seem right then worth testing in a formal way before drawing conclusions.

Not sure what you mean by "worth testing in a formal way before drawing conclusions". I would consider shooting all day with a variety of settings pretty good testing, and thats what I drew my initial conclusion from...

I do feel I have the right to be frustrated about the QC of this lens- I never said 50% of them are unfit for use, but I know that others had issues with this lens (and yes, the 24-70 as well). I am fully open to the fact that I may have received one soft copy out of 12,000 great ones, and the odds just weren't in my favor... But since my excitement was beaten down, I get to complain :confused:.

If the issue was with the 50mm 1.8, I wouldn't mind so much. But I guess my thoughts of entering the L class of lenses held higher expectations, thats all.

[RAitch]

I've owned 2 of these... and nothing was wrong with either of them.
I've had problems with other items (XT, 85L, 50 1.8 ) so there are really no consistent QC issues... except that there ARE some QC issues.

Some people have found that they thought their lenses were screwed up and mis-calibrated... but then it turned out that their camera was actually out of calibration. The lenses that seemed screwed were actually OK... and the ones that seemed fine were actually out.
You see... sometimes there are issues (it's a given) but it's sometimes unclear exactly where the issues are.
(By "some people" I mean "me")

Whenever I buy new gear... I always assume I'm going to have to send it in. It's the way it goes... especially in a small town where the mom-pop stores like to resell returned gear... hmmm... why was it returned??
It's weird... because my track record shows I'm just as bad off buying new as used.

[LithiumNitrate]

I do feel I have the right to be frustrated about the QC of this lens-

how about turning some of that frustration into action and posting the pics here?

[bryan k]

Will do- whats the best way to post full size pic / crop without losing quality so you guys can tell me if I am just crazy or what.

[RAitch]

Upload to photobucket, or your personal web space, and leave a link to the full file... or resized to something appropriate like 1600 or 1024

[Dan-o]

I find this lens ok just expected more for the money. I still might sell it and get the 24-70. Bokeh is not good with this lens.

http://www.stantoneagles.com/me/d1.jpg

[joeflux]

Well, thanks to all of you on this forum I got my new 24-105 this week! This is one of the first shots and I just love it so far. I don't think it will be coming off the camera too often.

Nice. Thanks for everyone for sharing. I think i am buying this one instead of 24-70mm. Seeing is believing!!!!

[Tsmith]

I really don't understand why some complain about the "Bokeh" with this lens. That'd be the least of my concerns but have been fairly pleased with its results related to it. After all its an f/4 lens so I'd tend to think one might not expect super results in this aspect.

[RAitch]

What's wrong with the bokeh in the shot posted by Dan-o where he's complaining about bokeh?

[JakPot]

It looks fine to me, but the dog is super sharp!

There's only so much Bokeh you're going to get at F4... if bokeh is your primary concern, I wouldn't get this lens.. Either a fast prime or the 24-70 will be much better for bokeh..

By the way, my 24-105 is out for delivery this morning... COME ON BROWN! GET HERE ALREADY!!

[mrclark321]

Grass is always greener on the other side. ;)
Bokeh looks good to me.

Dan

[RAitch]

What lawn are you on now Dan? LOL.
But seriously, you've owned both, and I have heard you complain about the OPTICS or IQ on the 24-105L... and you're pretty picky about sharpness etc.
Any plans on switching back to the 24-70?

[Tsmith]

This lens continues to amazes me in sharpness wide open.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
1/125s f/4.0 at 58.0mm iso100

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/68619063/original.jpg

[RAitch]

It gets even better with indoor flash at 5.6 or 7.1.

[mrclark321]

What lawn are you on now Dan? LOL.
But seriously, you've owned both, and I have heard you complain about the OPTICS or IQ on the 24-105L... and you're pretty picky about sharpness etc.
Any plans on switching back to the 24-70?

When I first got it there was some problems but the MONTH it spent at Canon was worth it. The extra FL is really nice. Might even sell my 17-40L but it's soooo damn sharp. :D

Dan

[Dan-o]

That pic. is not a good example. Very dull and simple background. If you have alot of lights or sun through the trees you will see. I did a test against my 70-200 both at f4, 100mm and the 7-2 was way better. I'll see if I saved it and post it later.

[Tsmith]

That pic. is not a good example. Very dull and simple background. If you have alot of lights or sun through the trees you will see. I did a test against my 70-200 both at f4, 100mm and the 7-2 was way better. I'll see if I saved it and post it later.

Which pic are you referring too? The one I posted above is simply depicting lens IQ. Bokeh wasn't a concern if thats your point.

Of course the 70-200 will provide more as its a telephoto lens of totally different designed elements.

[Dan-o]

My picture.

[Tsmith]

My picture.

Still the 70-200 would be expected to give better Bokeh results.

[jli86]

I tried really hard to like the 24-105mm but I'm having a tough time getting the kind of results the folks are getting in this thread. Is it that I'm unlucky to get a bad copy? Please check out my 100% crop comparisons between the 24-105mm and the 17-85mm:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=227314&page=2

[350D_Noob]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/JGabriel_Photo/IMG_6002.jpg

[Pete]

I'm very impressed with mine, after just a week owning it...

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a294/peteghia/sIMG_3027.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a294/peteghia/IMG_3028.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a294/peteghia/STOC%20RR/IMG_3050.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a294/peteghia/STOC%20RR/IMG_3045.jpg

This last one was hand-held at 0.3sec - IS is great on this lens.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a294/peteghia/STOC%20RR/IMG_3042.jpg

[JakPot]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/JGabriel_Photo/IMG_6002.jpg

Beautiful. Who can complain about that bokeh? Looks smooth to me. The added macro ability makes this lens flexible.

[ekie]

took this lens to disney over the weekend .. love it :D

forgot what ride this was in (i think spaceship earth), was in moving ride but it was moving slow lol

http://ekkizsikk.info/gallery/albums/disney_1006/_MG_0031.jpg

http://ekkizsikk.info/gallery/albums/disney_1006/_MG_0057.jpg

[joeflux]

I thought that the IS would only help you on non moving objects. Was the boat moving in the back?

[ekie]

I thought that the IS would only help you on non moving objects. Was the boat moving in the back?

that scene is just a model so pretty much everything was static. even though i was in a moving thing, i was able to capture that one without blur .. the other 2 pics i took of it wasnt as good though lol

[Double Negative]

One of the design goals for IS was to stabilize you on moving vehicles... Boats, helicopters, etc. I would imagine a Disney ride qualifies. :p

I shot a few pictures in "Ellen's Energy Crisis" of the dinosaurs. Cranked up the ISO a touch and used every bit of f/2.8. Worked pretty well for 1/13s @ f/2.8 - no IS.

http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=705

[350D_Noob]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/JGabriel_Photo/IMG_012666.jpg

[RAitch]

Noob, where's the desktop icons? ;)

[Double Negative]

Yeah really... Looks like a Windows wallpaper. :p

[350D_Noob]

As a matter of fact, it IS my wallpaper now. :D

[Double Negative]

Nice! I've done that - shooting for the sole purpose of having a groovy wallpaper...

[joeflux]

The funny thing is that the Windows Wallpaper looks fake. Yours looks awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[RAitch]

The inclusion of people tends to do that.
The colour balance is kind of soothing... and the kite just adds more personality

[350D_Noob]

The funny thing is that the Windows Wallpaper looks fake. Yours looks awesome. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks! :D

The inclusion of people tends to do that.

The colour balance is kind of soothing... and the kite just adds more personality

Glad you noticed the kite! The person all the way to the left is the one actually flying it!

[JuZ]

My first shot was of my dog Bonzo, 67mm, f/4, 1/4sec, IS on.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/Bonz/Poser.jpg

Grabbed another today out in the sunshine, 105mm, f/5.6, 1/250th, IS off, this is already about a 50% crop.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/Bonz/Bonz3.jpg

Bit of a try at landscape, 75mm, f/7.1, 1/250th, IS off
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/Landscape/Sollers.jpg

and the 100% crop of that

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/Landscape/Sollerscrop.jpg

[joeflux]

JuZ
Wow! Your dog shot looks so amazing. Owners of the 24-70mm say you need the f/2.8 to get nice bokeh. But you got it done. Also, how is it that you can take a photo of an animated object and still manage to freeze it. Was your dog not moving at all? I always fear that if I buy this lens I will not be able to freeze action. Do you lose a lot of shots duee to action of animated objects?

[JuZ]

JuZ
Wow! Your dog shot looks so amazing. Owners of the 24-70mm say you need the f/2.8 to get nice bokeh. But you got it done. Also, how is it that you can take a photo of an animated object and still manage to freeze it. Was your dog not moving at all? I always fear that if I buy this lens I will not be able to freeze action. Do you lose a lot of shots duee to action of animated objects?
Amazingly he stood still for both photos ;)

[JuZ]

Here's one where they are moving, already about a 70% crop :)

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/Animals/dogs.jpg

[mistry]

I thought I'd add a duck, took this over the weekend, it was very cloudy and dull. but my first Duck with my 24-105L.

BTW this is straight from the camera, no post proccessing except a resize and convert to JPG

[frédéric_dg]

http://album.zoom.nl/user/frederic_dg/Marokko/
http://album.zoom.nl/user/frederic_dg/Boom/
All pictures were taken with my 30D and 24-105 L

[Mr. EMJAY]

here's one i took, been PP a bit in the Raw konverter....

The eyes are ment to look oversharpen.... because thats like the mask is..

mj

[mangkukhayun]

http://static.flickr.com/131/319017829_95d358fb77_b.jpg

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Jon

[mangkukhayun]

..and a bit of PP from the excellent lens..

http://static.flickr.com/137/319017786_49c9cbdbcf_b.jpg

[ScruffyJohn]

http://static.flickr.com/137/318594343_04e917d342.jpg
http://static.flickr.com/142/318594341_73c9cc6698_o.jpg
http://static.flickr.com/107/312899708_7187f28459_o.jpg
http://static.flickr.com/141/318594337_5e1225897d.jpg

[aloha03gs]

i simply love the 24-105L...great pics folks! keep it coming:D

[YunusEmre]

Here is another (cropped, actual pixels, compressed to about Quality level 9 on CS2). @ 28mm, 1/250 sec, ISO 100, f/11, shot in landscape mode

http://static.flickr.com/140/319338690_60fe06f14c_b.jpg
POTN Restricts images to a maximum of 800 pixels in the longest dimension

Jon

[chmod]

EOS 5D, 105mm, f4, 1/260th, ISO 100, IS "on" as the boat was moving across the lake too quickly. Taken at Halstatt, Austria.

regards,

patrick

http://www.idyll.com/gallery2/v/travels/europe/salzburg/IMG_1744.jpg.html

[RAitch]

Here is another (cropped, actual pixels, compressed to about Quality level 9 on CS2). @ 28mm, 1/250 sec, ISO 100, f/11, shot in landscape mode

http://static.flickr.com/140/319338690_60fe06f14c_b.jpg
Nice shoes.

[joeflux]

Nice. Thanks for everyone for sharing. I think i am buying this one instead of 24-70mm. Seeing is believing!!!!


I bought 24-70mm f/2.8 instead and took pictures of my sons birthday, but then I saw the results and they don't look any better than with my 35-350mm f/3.5-5.8 lens. So I took it back. I don't see any gain from f/3.5 to f/2.8 and for $1100 or more, I can wait. Maybe later I will get the walk-around lens 24-105mm

[YunusEmre]

Nice shoes.

I only noticed those after I took the picture. There are so any things in that garden (in Mendocino, CA) did not know what to look at.

[Pete]

With the internal flash.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a294/peteghia/STOC%20Xmas%202006/IMG_4295.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a294/peteghia/Wado%20Kai%20Karate/IMG_4119.jpg

[Red73]

I just got this lens yesterday and here is one of my first pics with it.
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m310/Red73_01/IMG_2009.jpg

[joeflux]

to my eyes and from posts, looks like 24-105 is sharper and more color contrasting than 24-70

[cirrusryan]

EOS 5D with EF24-105mm, ISO 640, 1/15 sec., F4, hand-held
Some others on http://cirrusryan.kachaa.com

[dan1home]

Beautiful. Who can complain about that bokeh? Looks smooth to me. The added macro ability makes this lens flexible.

I was unware that the 24-105L IS had macro functionality... Was this achieved with an extension tube?

[fritz1]

New 24-105 these were all hand held
F4 24mm iso 100 1/8 sec
#2 F4 24mm iso 400 1/8 had to really compress this one

[fritz1]

Another at .8 sec against a tree handheld all unprocessed

[fritz1]

:D :)

[RAitch]

About 90% of the shots on my website were taken with the 24-105... of course they're not right OOC... I have a habit of using Photoshop.

I love this lens. Just bought a 10-22 but haven't used it much... so we'll see how much I use the 24-105 now (since I have a new toy)

[cirrusryan]

24-105

[Mr. Clean]

to my eyes and from posts, looks like 24-105 is sharper and more color contrasting than 24-70
Gotta be careful of that. There's a lot of posts from 5D and 1D users. Those cameras will add those differences.

[JuZ]

Here's a quick shot I grabbed of my dog Bonzo on new years eve and a 100% crop of where I was focussed

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/Bonz/NewyearseveBonz.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/Bonz/NewyearseveBonz100.jpg

1D MkII, 67mm, f/4, 1/60th, ISO100, Flash fired, IS on.

[asabet]

I'm less interested in ultimate sharpness now than I was before, but that is sharp! I can see you and the way you bounced the flash in perfect detail.

[Lord_Malone]

This glass doesn't cease to amaze me. I'd love to have the 5D and the 24-105L as a general walk-around rig.

[goatee]

JuZ
Wow! Your dog shot looks so amazing. Owners of the 24-70mm say you need the f/2.8 to get nice bokeh. But you got it done. Also, how is it that you can take a photo of an animated object and still manage to freeze it. Was your dog not moving at all? I always fear that if I buy this lens I will not be able to freeze action. Do you lose a lot of shots duee to action of animated objects?

To be honest, freezing action isn't a problem outdoors - the sunny 16 rule as a guideline means, if it's nice and sunny, you can shoot at f/16, and set the shutter speed 1/ISO - e.g. f/16, 1/100s, ISO 100, or f/16, 1/1600s, ISO 1600. Seeing this, even on an overcast day, outdoors it's not a big deal getting fast enough shutter speeds to freeze action - the killer is indoors, but even then, it's only the one stop.

For me, the reason to get the 24-70 would be if you want a portrait lens - at f/2.8 the depth of field is that much smaller, it makes a big difference, but as I have my 85mm f/1.8 for portraits, I'm much happier with the 24-105.

[joeflux]

For me, the reason to get the 24-70 would be if you want a portrait lens - at f/2.8 the depth of field is that much smaller, it makes a big difference, but as I have my 85mm f/1.8 for portraits, I'm much happier with the 24-105.

Now that makes perfect sense!!! thanks for the info. I gotta save some money to buy a new lens.

[asabet]

Owners of the 24-70mm say you need the f/2.8 to get nice bokeh.

I think you're misunderstanding the bokeh issue between these two lenses. If you compare them both at 70mm and f4, the 24-70L will tend to have a nicer quality to the OOF area. F2.8 blurs more, but thats not why the 24-70L has nicer bokeh. That said, I am a new owner of the 24-105L and more than satisfied with it's performance! My copy is sharp wide open, even at full tele, with great color and contrast.