Do you still love 24-105L?
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MarkII said:
The new LR 5 beta has an adjustment tool for that, which with my testing seems to work pretty decent and quickly. DxO is another great option but if your using LR and can make the adjustments there, then why not... try out the LR 5 beta and see what you think, the tool is under the Lens Corrections tab, under "basic"
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Could be time for a quick MFA adjustment and perhaps it will be back to sharp as always! Sounds like it's been a great lens for you, that might just do the trick!dexstrose said:
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tomscott
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I really like the 24-105mm it's a great all rounder.
I find the 24-70mm isn't as versatile because of the focal length, but obviously blows it out of the water for IQ. But you need £1000 extra for it!
You can't get a more versatile standard zoom than the 24-105mm for a walk around lens.
I find the 24-70mm isn't as versatile because of the focal length, but obviously blows it out of the water for IQ. But you need £1000 extra for it!
You can't get a more versatile standard zoom than the 24-105mm for a walk around lens.
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It is my most "used" lens. Has enough focus length to cover most of my needs. Would love to try our the new 24-70 2.8 II, but for now, this will do.
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Thank you for your input. Seems like the general sentiment is the same as how I feel-it is useful sometimes but there's no wow factor. Im leaning toward selling it. If I could sell it near the price I paid I probably wouldn't even be hesitating at all.....
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Since I got 24-105 I added 35mm 1.4 L, TS-E24 L II, 135mm 2L to my collection
(plus some other that have completely different focal length). Add to that my already existing EF50 1.8 (version 1) and EF85mm 1.8.
So I do not use it so often as I used to. But still remains useful: As a walk around lens lens when 1 lens is better than no lens at all.
Be that excursions, birthday parties, etc.
I would not sell it.
(plus some other that have completely different focal length). Add to that my already existing EF50 1.8 (version 1) and EF85mm 1.8.
So I do not use it so often as I used to. But still remains useful: As a walk around lens lens when 1 lens is better than no lens at all.
Be that excursions, birthday parties, etc.
I would not sell it.
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I kept mine for a really long time after I bought the 24-70ii thinking I'll use it as a travel lens or when I need the extra range.
Sad to say, I've not touched it since and I recently just sold it away. I never had the use of the extra range and I couldn't bring myself to sacrifice IQ over range. I liked it but also never loved it..the iq and distortion was really bad
Sad to say, I've not touched it since and I recently just sold it away. I never had the use of the extra range and I couldn't bring myself to sacrifice IQ over range. I liked it but also never loved it..the iq and distortion was really bad
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I'm keeping mine even though I got the new 24-70 recently. It's good for shooting events where I need a setup for couples shots while using my 24-70 for candids.I like it also for Asia travel where I carry my 70-200 IS and an older 17-35mm. All three lens use a 77mm polarizer, which keeps things simple when trying to keep up with gear.
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I like it, don't love it. It's my primary landscape and general purpose outdoor lens however. Last year I had it on my camera most of the time. This year I'm using my primes most of the time. At some point I'll buy a 24-70. 2.8, either the Canon II or Tamron VC.
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I do like mine, it is versatile and utilitarian, and I think I would really miss the extra range if I went with one of the 24-70 models. I was very disappointed that Canon came out with the 24-70mm f/4 IS L. Maybe the smaller range makes for better IQ (and cheaper price), but I would have rather seen an update to the current length, even if it picked up a bit of weight and cost.
I do find myself reaching for the Sigma 50mm & 35mm and Canon 85mm f/1.8 more often these days, though. The new Sigma 35mm is freakin' awesome, feels like a Zeiss with autofocus as a bonus.
I do find myself reaching for the Sigma 50mm & 35mm and Canon 85mm f/1.8 more often these days, though. The new Sigma 35mm is freakin' awesome, feels like a Zeiss with autofocus as a bonus.
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I have both the 24-105 and 24-70II. Weight difference is not too significant but the extra 35 mm and IS are nice. Still having a hard time keep both; IQ vs IS and extra length. I guess the 24-105 my walk around lens and the 24-70 II is for use on a tripod. At least for the moment that is how I justify both
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Agreeing with some of the other posters about not really loving it but it is very useful. I usually bring mine on trips where I want to keep the weight to the minimal but since I just got a Zeiss 21mm I am find it hard to even thinking about using the 24-105. Personally I find 24 never quite wide enough for me but I do think the my 24-105 has great IQ at least the one that I own...But I just love my primes. Only time will tell if I really will keep it.
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The 24-105 was a godsend to me after a number of completely hopeless 24-70 f/2.8 zooms. It was sharp wide open, was a great travel lens and refreshingly useful for event work with the IS and extra reach. I considered it a temporary lens until the 24-70 f/2.8II shipped.
So now the 24-70 f/2.8II has shipped, I know I'll be keeping both. The new 24-70 easily surpasses the 24-105 on most measures of IQ, and is the go-to lens for high quality commercial output, even pushing my primes out of contention. It's that good.
But the 24-105 is no slouch. I like it and it still has a valuable, relevant role in my kit.
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So now the 24-70 f/2.8II has shipped, I know I'll be keeping both. The new 24-70 easily surpasses the 24-105 on most measures of IQ, and is the go-to lens for high quality commercial output, even pushing my primes out of contention. It's that good.
But the 24-105 is no slouch. I like it and it still has a valuable, relevant role in my kit.
-PW
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