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

[dstppy]

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+1:

Maybe English is not his first language... that would explain a lot in his rant. But yes, no need to use caps.

That was my supposition, which is why I wasn't being a jerk about it, but 'nettiquette' (which isn't called that anymore) should be universal if you're on a forum these days.

You can't describe the lens as 'ruggedized' but it's pretty darned bulletproof for the price range.

 

[Randy]

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I've used the 5d mk2 & 24-105 combo extensively and professionally ever since the 5D mk2 came out. I've never had any issues at all.This past Jan. I spent 4 1/2 weeks in India shooting 9700 images with probably 9000 of them with the 24-105. I've printed a number of the images. no sharpness issues.

 

[niccyboy]

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Zhap03 - good idea, might go to them over the guys that service my gear.

I'll repost when I try this..

How long was your downtime

 

[zhap03]

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Nicci... my down time was about 4 weeks for the 24-70 because I dealt with my local camera store. It was my first repair job and I didn't know any better.

On my second repair job, I sent my 1Ds3 to Canon Canada directly for a shutter replacement... that only took two weeks before I received my camera back.

Skip the middleman, if you can, and send your lens directly to Canon. You'll minimize down time. FYI, I'm not a CPS member. It's my understanding that CPS members can receive their equipment back in less than a week.

 

[zhap03]

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It's important to know that if your lens elements aren't tuned properly, no amount of in-camera micro-adjust will get you sharp images.

Have your lens serviced by Canon! You'll be tickled when you get your lens back and you realize that all of your stress is gone. Now you're the proud owner of a "Sharp Copy" and you don't have to be envious of others who were lucky and purchased a sharp lens out of the box.

 

[ReyMorlu]

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Son legión los que se quejan de la mala calidad de fabricacion de este objetivo y si no os gustan los comentarios de los de otros paises por su "mal Inglès" a lo mejor prefieren traducirlos directamente de las lengüas maternas de los ponentes, claro que eso va a ser dificil pues seguro que vs. no tienen ni idea de Español o Sueco etc. y el traductor automatico no sirve para nada.
Me encantarà ver la cara que se os queda cuando empiecen todos los objetivos a romperse y sobre todo que os pase en medio de un largo viaje por otro pais y os quedeis sin una foto.
A mi me importa un bledo vuestra vida, pero lo que si me importa es que me tome el pelo una fabrica por un cachivache que no dura sino dos años y luego la palma y he pagado por él mill euros.

¡Menudo foro!

 

[elgourmet]

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hi there!

i just thought i would add my 2 cents to this lens. i have it, and it is one of the sharpest and best lenses I own. (just to compare, i also own several prime lenses like the 35mm 1.4 L). the performance of the IS is mindblowing, the color saturation is wonderful.

if you were asking me, I'd say BUY!

 

[elgourmet]

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this one was taken @F4.5 for example:

 

[GeorgeMaciver]

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I've had the lens about a month, and I'm in love with it and can't see me ever being without it now. Tremendously versatile lens, and it's a workhorse.

 

[fesapo]

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This trusty lens never leaves my bag. I've had it for about a year now and have enjoyed every minute with it.


Resting by Fesapo, on Flickr

 

[K-amps]

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Love the lens...

 

[fesapo]

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Portraiture with the 580 EXII:


Morning Musume by Fesapo, on Flickr

 

[Kernuak]

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For something a little different, taken at 24mm, with 68mm extension tubes, focal point about 2 mm from subject and the curved "horizon" in the top right is the grass lawn edge.


The Blusher Wideangle by Kernuak, on Flickr

 

[fesapo]

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Kernuak, I love that shot!

Here's one from Shinjuku, Tokyo:

Electric Fix by Fesapo, on Flickr

 

[Eddie_2001]

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My first railroad shot with the new toy....a 7D and the 24-105 L lens! Quite a change from the FD equipment if I may say so . I really like how the lens can refocus between each frame at 8 fps on the fast moving train, and the color and sharpness are really nice as well.

Ted

Hmmm....the photo certainly lost a lot of sharpness when posted....what happened??? I sized it at 900 x 600 - is that too big and the forum compressed it??

I could not find anything in the help files about posting photos, and the others here are nice and sharp...

Edit** Click on the photo to see a larger copy - that one is nice and sharp as it should be with a lens like this!

 

[Kernuak]

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Kernuak, I love that shot!

Here's one from Shinjuku, Tokyo:

Electric Fix by Fesapo, on Flickr

Thanks Fesapo. I read alot about people criticising the distortion on the 24-105 and 17-40, but I think there are times where it really adds to creativity. Of course, the extension tubes exaggerate the distortion.
Eddie, I can't say the precise reason, but was the uploaded file in Adobe RGB or sRGB? I've seen similar problems when websites have applied compression algorithms when converting from Adobe to sRGB, although I don't think that can be the reason here. However, browsers aren't very good at displaying Adobe RGB. Try using the Save for Web function if you use Photoshop.

 

[Eddie_2001]

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>>>Eddie, I can't say the precise reason, but was the uploaded file in Adobe RGB or sRGB? I've seen similar problems when websites have applied compression algorithms when converting from Adobe to sRGB, although I don't think that can be the reason here. However, browsers aren't very good at displaying Adobe RGB. Try using the Save for Web function if you use Photoshop.<<<

Hi Kernuak,

The file is sRGB and I did use the save for web function in PS5. However, I did just notice that if you click on my photo, it opens a new larger window and there the image is displayed as it should be! That is a feature of this forum software I did not know about.

I wasn't sure on how big to make the photo - some people are likely still using smaller monitors and would have to scroll to see the entire photo, which can be irritating for some.

I just got the 7D and that was my first series of railroad photos I took with it. The camera and lens are really nice and the more I use it the more I wonder if I'll even finish the roll of film that is in my A-1 .

Thanks again!

Ted

 

[Kernuak]

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Glad it looks better in the larger version, I must admit, I didn't try clicking either. I don't know if it's just me, but the larger image looks more vibrant too.

 

[Eddie_2001]

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Here is another example of how well this lens works...the color and sharpness are just incredible, at least to this new to digital guy!

24mm / ISO 200 / fixed daylight balance.

Again, click on the photo to see the photo as it should be seen....thanks.

Ted

 

[Eddie_2001]

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And one more of the Union Pacific Special Steam Train celebrating Arizona's 100 years of statehood (actually it isn't until next year but oh well....mainline steam is rare.

Again, click on the photo to see a larger size with the correct color and sharpness. Just an amazing lens I think!

Ted