New lens some advice please

[Notch]

Hi

I am looking for a new lens, i currently have lenses which cover me from 70 through to 500, but nothing below.

I have my eye on the Canon 24-105 f4L IS USM does anyone have experience of this lens or have a better suggestion.

It will be mostly used for scenery and close subjects in daylight

I would prefer to stick with Canon and cost is not a issue

Thanks in advance

Notch

[CT]

The 24-105L is a good choice and it's difficult to think of a lens which covers the gap in your range better than that one.

The only other lens to consider is perhaps the 17-40L which would give you a significantly wider view for landscapes? It will leave you with a slight gap in your lens range, but it depends how much that slight gap would be important to you.

I'm in a similar position myself actually with a bit of a gap in my lens range, which I'm going to have to address at some stage. :thinking:

[Irritable_Rabbit]

I have my eye on the Canon 24-105 f4L IS USM does anyone have experience of this lens or have a better suggestion.
Thanks in advance

Notch

If you need a wider aperture then your best choice is the slightly heavier and more expensive f2.8 24-70 which should complete your focal lengths nicely.

I was going to get the 24-105 myself as it's a great little lens. Lack of availability at the time and the sudden need for a wider aperture pushed me into buying the 24-70 instead. A very nice lens indeed. :D

[Jonnyreb]

I've got the 24-105 and yes, it is a fantatsic lens and has very good IS. Its versatile and great IQ.

I tend to keep it on the 5d for at least 75% of the time, taking the 12-24 and 70-200 for 'general shooting days'.

The 17-40 is also very good but you do then have the 40-70 connundrum......... depends which lack of focal range will affect you most - up to 24 or 40 - 70?

[Joe T]

What camera body is this for?

[Notch]

It will be switched between a 1D MkII & a 5D

[Joe T]

The 24-105 vignettes on a full frame sensor unless stopped down to f8.

[Jonnyreb]

The 24-105 vignettes on a full frame sensor unless stopped down to f8.

I've only noticed that with filters attached Joe, which is definately a no-no

[Joe T]

I've only noticed that with filters attached Joe, which is definately a no-no

This is quoted from the AP review. :)

[Irritable_Rabbit]

If you go here you can see how the 24-105 vignettes on crop and ff cameras. The smaller square is the crop.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Lens-Vignetting.aspx?Lens=355&View=1&desc=Canon-EF-24-105mm-f/4-L-IS-USM-Lens-Vignetting-Small

You can also compare it to other lenses, and you'll see that most lenses vignette somewhat on a 35mm equivalent sized sensor at various focal length and apertures. Kind of goes with the territory of lens design I suppose. How did those film boys ever cope? ;)

[Notch]

Thanks for that :thumbs:

I have until May to decide

[Jonnyreb]

My eyesite must be truly appalling, or I'm shooting scenes that aren't as noticeable:shrug: . Either way, the proof is out there

[EOS_JD]

24-105 on a 20D
This is my entry to Kerso's comp.

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/800/Forth-Road-Bridge2.jpg

and this is one of my favourite wedding shots shot at 1/20th f4!

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/908/MG_87111.jpg

It's a fantastic lens.

[hypnotic]

I have said this b4 .... that bride shot is amazing. :clap:

Keep finding myself looking at it for ages.

:canon:

[EOS_JD]

I have said this b4 .... that bride shot is amazing. :clap:

Keep finding myself looking at it for ages.

:canon:

hi :-)

So do I (although don't tell my mate)! :lol:

I'll post another of the bride in my gallery and you'll see how different she normally looks! She is obviously delighted with this portrait. That 24-105 f4L IS really is a fantastric portrait lens. Sure it lacks the extra stop of the 24-70but it's sharp and focuses well and has never been a problem for me yet.

cheers
Jim

[Notch]

Thanks for all the info and i just love the last couple of pics.

I have decided to splash out on the 24-105 and will be taking it to Canada with me in May.

So will post some examples when i return

Thanks again :thumbs:

[Jonnyreb]

Good for you - you won't reget it :) :thumbs:

[kamion]

I have decided to splash out on the 24-105 and will be taking it to Canada with me in May.

Umm. Might be a better idea to buy it over there in Canada!

[Glen]

Another vote for the 24-105, I very rarley have it off my 350d. Best £700 i've ever spent.

[EOS_JD]

it's great on holiday. I bought it for my holiday in Australia earlier this year.

1/3 sec, f4 ISO800
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/891/Darling_Harbour_Water_Feature.jpg


1/100 sec, f16 ISO100
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/891/Bolie-Bridge1.jpg