Canon EF24-105mm F4.0L IS USM

KIER · Post by **KIER** » 23 Apr 2007, 13:46

Zijn er mensen die in het bezit zijn van deze lens en mij kunnen vertellen hoe goed(of slecht) dit objectief is ??

Ben zeer benieuwd.

Kier

E. Schoonderwoerd · Post by **E. Schoonderwoerd** » 23 Apr 2007, 19:57

Personally I've got good experiences/results with the 24-105 mm. I use it on a 1DII and a 30D. I prefer using it on the 1D because this one is (and always will) superior to the 30D. All about sensorsize, AF-speed etc.
The AF-speed (or better USM) of the 24-105 works perfect as you can see from the shots enclosed, especially the both F-18's. I like the constant aperture of F. 4.0 and allthough not always needed I also like the Image Stabilizer. An expensive lens but for me one which will accompany me for a lots of years ahead.

Emile

SquAdmin · Post by **SquAdmin** » 23 Apr 2007, 22:15

Wow, great pictures! I gotta get myself a carrier ride too someday...

wvanbel · Post by **wvanbel** » 25 Apr 2007, 12:04

SquAdmin wrote:Wow, great pictures! I gotta get myself a carrier ride too someday...

Indeed great pictures!! It would be nice if someone could explain the "how to get" a carrier ride!

Although I have heard also good remarks about the lens, for some, it does not offer "all" what could be expected from a "L"-type lens. I have heard stories that the IS does not work correctly when in "unusual attitudes" (i.e. pointing straight up and/or down, e.g. while manouvering during aerobatics - although it is not applicable for most, it is good to know the limitations of the IS).

Personally, I have opted for the much cheaper EF28-105 f/3.5-4.5 II USM (yes, it lacks IS, but it also comes much cheaper, while the optics are quite good).

PS: It all depends for what (and how much) you will use it, and how much you want to spend...

Best regards,

Walter

nilsko · Post by **nilsko** » 25 Apr 2007, 15:57

wvanbel wrote: Indeed great pictures!! It would be nice if someone could explain the "how to get" a carrier ride!

Contacts, contacts, contacts, hard work getting material published, hard work, contacts and a little bit of luck.

At least that's what I heard first hand from someone who had the privilege to visit a carrier..

canberra · Post by **canberra** » 25 Apr 2007, 16:28

E. Schoonderwoerd wrote:Personally I've got good experiences/results with the 24-105 mm.

Don't know if I am doing something wrong but I often get soft/unsharp photos in the 50-105mm range. Especially when using spotmetering. Anyone

edit: Should maybe add I use it on a EOS 20D...

/Michael

E. Schoonderwoerd · Post by **E. Schoonderwoerd** » 25 Apr 2007, 22:40

Personally I don't have the experience of any kind of softness in whatever zoomregion at all.

Concerning the IS (problems) it has only one mode and not the 1 and 2 mode like the 70-200 or 100-400 lenses. Therefore the IS is not well suited for following and shooting moving objects.

Emile

canberra · Post by **canberra** » 26 Apr 2007, 09:30

E. Schoonderwoerd wrote:Therefore the IS is not well suited for following and shooting moving objects.

Thanks a lot for the feedback, Emile

It is indeed white shooting moving objects so I will give it a try without IS.

/Michael

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