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Question re: image quality 24-105 Kit lens with new 5D Mark III
EvilTed:
Buy yourself a 50mm F/1.8 for $100, sell the 24-105 and put the $700+ on another prime.
I met a guy in a bar yesterday shooting a 5d MK2 with the 50 and like me, he loves the lens.
He told me he has an 85 F/1.2 but the nifty fifty is never off his camera.
I could show you examples of the nifty fifty vs a 70-200 F/2.8 II and you would be amazed how good this lens is.
personally, I think the 24-105 is a horrible lens.
It's too heavy and it's way too soft.
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takoman46:
The 24-105 didn't meet my expectations in regards to sharpness either. I have had 2 copies of 24-105's in the past and both delivered the same lack of sharpness in details. If you want a sharper zoom in a similar range, get a 24-70. You'll lose the 70-105 focal range but it's not a big deal IMO. Especially if you already have a 70-300.
Mt Spokane Photography:
I have found the 24-105mm L to be very sharp. I've had mine for a few years now. If yours is not sharp, send it to Canon for adjusting. I've had five 24-70 lenses, and the 24-105mm L beat them all.
The weakness of the lens is at 24mm, but Lightroom, DXO, and DPP correct the distortion at 24mm just fine.
Do not expect a zoom to match a Macro lens. Macro lenses are generally the sharpest lenses available.
I would also not expect a $800 kit lens to be as good to a $1500 or $2500 lens. However, for the price, its a bargain, and beats hands down the Nikon 24-120mm lens.
http://www.photozone.de/canon_eos_ff/420-canon_24105_4_5d?start=1
Dylan777:
My 5D III & 24-105 are currently with Canon Service Center, Irvine CA. I posted the softness issues last week - some peeps were making joke of the post >:(
"hey my 5D III doesn't make coffee" etc....
Anyway, I should have the body & lens back soon - stay tune for update. I think you should give Canon another shot before return it.
JR:
--- Quote from: Dylan777 on April 02, 2012, 08:34:18 PM ---
My 5D III & 24-105 are currently with Canon Service Center, Irvine CA. I posted the softness issues last week - some peeps were making joke of the post >:(
"hey my 5D III doesn't make coffee" etc....
Anyway, I should have the body & lens back soon - stay tune for update. I think you should give Canon another shot before return it.
--- End quote ---
Looking forward to the update Dylan. Everytime I tried the 24-105 myself (2 copies) I always found it much less sharp then my prime lenses. DOnt know if the lens itself is at fault, or simply the fact that primes are just better then zoom! The only zoom I can live with currently is the 70-200 2.8 II IS. I hope the new 24-70 II is as good!
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