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07/02/2011 03:37:03 PM · #1 |
Thanks to  Nova inexplicably deciding to part with a gracefully-aging gem of a Canon 24-105mm f/4.0L IS lens, I've finally been able to fulfill a longstanding dream of owning one of these. Since I switched to the 5D I haven't really had a reasonable walkaround lens; the Tamron 28-75mm was a sterling performer on the APS-C sensor, but it leaves a lot to be desired on the full frame sensor, in terms of edge and corner performance, so I haven't mounted it very often.
Anyway, I'm really happy with the 24-105, which seems to be performing very well right across the frame. I'm particularly happy to have the IS :-) Here's a shot from yesterday, shot at 45mm —
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07/02/2011 03:45:33 PM · #2 |
| Yowza! That will do y'all well for landscapes! Here's hoping Penny gives you a chance to mount it once in a while... wait, that came out wrong! |
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07/02/2011 04:25:27 PM · #3 |
Beautiful, Robert! Like I said, I have anticipated seeing some of your work with my old lens, and this example doesn't disappoint.
As for the reason for selling, it was just redundancy, the old 24-105 vs 24-70 dilemma. I started out in 2005 with the 24-70, replaced it when then longer zoom was introduced, and recently decided to go back to plan "A" and sell the 24-105 for another 24-70. I'm tickled that you're so pleased with the lens, and I can't wait to see what else you do with it. Keep 'em coming! |
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07/03/2011 12:46:15 AM · #4 |
| Great purchase. Congratulations, now we will have to even more on our toes. |
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07/03/2011 10:51:44 AM · #5 |
Robert... Congrats on the new glass!
I like my 24-105mm. Its the kit lens that came with my camera and is a great low-range "walking around" zoom. At the 24mm end its wide enough for panoramas including strong foreground interest on a 35mm sensor and at the top end it works very well for nearby stuff you always seem to run into while out walking around.
I've migrated mostly to my 16-35mm as my primary lens for landscapes. Its noticeably sharper than the 24-105 and you can do great things with foreground interest while including more of the panorama. That one might make a good choice for your next lens after the 24-105. There is always another coveted lens just over the horizon. LOL!!!! (Mine is the EF 24-70 for my son's photo business)
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07/03/2011 11:16:56 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by Artifacts:
I've migrated mostly to my 16-35mm as my primary lens for landscapes. |
I use the 17-40mm f/4L — I'd love to have the 16-35mm f/2.8L but the price puts it out of my reach for the forseeable future, if not forever. Still, I've basically got the whole gamut covered now:
17-40mm f/4L for ultra-wide.
24-105mm f/4L IS for mid-range
100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS for reach
100mm f/2.8L IS Macro for close-up
The Lensbaby 3G for funky
Plus we have the 70-200mm f/4L that lives in Penny's bag now.
So there's not really anything left to add to that. Next on the wish-list will be the 5DmkIII when it comes out :-)
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07/03/2011 11:32:00 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
...So there's not really anything left to add to that. Next on the wish-list will be the 5DmkIII when it comes out :-)
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Grab an oar... we're in the same boat! I'm happier than I actually thought I'd be with the 17-40. Though the 16-35 would be oh so nice, I cannot see spending the bucks. Normally, if I want a scene that wide with all the detail I can get, I'll shoot a quick hand-held pano with the 24-70 in portrait orientation. |
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07/03/2011 11:47:27 AM · #8 |
For what its worth, I think you are well covered from 17-400mm with good glass and that the 24-105 greatly strengthens your lower FL zoom range.
If there is such a thing, the 24-105 is one of the best 'general purpose' lenses around!
I'm guessing that lens will spend more time attached to your camera than any other. I just hope it doesn't cause hate and discontent in paradise being more on your camera than Penny's... but then again, it could be a bargaining chip... ifn ya get my drift. LOL!!!
(Did I just say that? Nope, couldn't have been me. I'm to nice to suggest things like that. Someone else must have typed that)
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07/03/2011 12:18:15 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Artifacts:
I'm guessing that lens will spend more time attached to your camera than any other. I just hope it doesn't cause hate and discontent in paradise being more on your camera than Penny's... |
Sure, that's the reason I GOT it; needed a better range of walkaround, and the Tamron 28-75mm doesn't cut it on full=frame. The Tamron's Penny's now, if she wants it; it works very well on APS-C sensors. If she doesn't want it, we'll put it up for sale.
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