Review: Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM
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Eldar said:Having been rather grumpy lately, due to my disappointment over the 5DS, I finally caved in to my weak character today ... :
Ordered a 5DSR(too curious to see what it delivers I suppose), a 100-400 II (really don´t need it, but tempting from a size and weight perspective) and the 11-24 (too many good reviews to stay away) ...
I am way back in the waiting line for the camera, (probably wont have it until Christmas), but the lenses should be here shortly. Really looking forward to the 11-24 and wondering if the Zeiss 15mm, 8-15mm f4L and/or 16-35 f4L IS will become eBay candidates.
By the way, feel free to have a good laugh ...
Don't ask me why but I feel the Universe has regained an even keel.
Just missed out on the 11-24 the other day due to working, don't you hate it when work gets in the way of buying stuff? But I am down for an email notification next time.
Incidentally, I also have the 16-35 f4IS and have no intention of selling it when I get the 11-24.
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Another good review from Kai which really confirms what everyone else has said about this lens.
Eldar - that's quite a shopping spree! Enjoy.
Eldar - that's quite a shopping spree! Enjoy.
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Hiked a mile or so today with 1D4/300 2.8 X2 and 6D/11-24 around my neck. Not exactly great fun but quite a bit easier than I anticipated. However, it'll be better with my better half assisting.
I can't imagine not having the 16-11 range, since it's available and I don't regret this purchase for a microsecond. I've always wished for wider than 24 much more often than narrower and I'm guessing my 24-70 is going to see much less action since the 11-24 will tolerate some cropping quite nicely and gives the option of some framing adjustment at the same time. I imagine 11-24 and 70-200 are going to be paired quite a lot when I'm on holidays.
Eldar, I'm betting you'll find the zoom range most interesting and useful, exciting even.
Jack
I can't imagine not having the 16-11 range, since it's available and I don't regret this purchase for a microsecond. I've always wished for wider than 24 much more often than narrower and I'm guessing my 24-70 is going to see much less action since the 11-24 will tolerate some cropping quite nicely and gives the option of some framing adjustment at the same time. I imagine 11-24 and 70-200 are going to be paired quite a lot when I'm on holidays.
Eldar, I'm betting you'll find the zoom range most interesting and useful, exciting even.
Jack
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Eldar,
The new 100-400 works really good on 1Dx. I would love to have your feedbacks on 7D II + 100-400 mrk II when you get a chance
Thanks in advance
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I can vouch for the 7D2 and the 100-400 mk2, it's absolutely excellent!! (I also have a 1 Dx)...my first 7D2, which was one of the first off the production line I suspect as I got it on the first day of release, had very poor af performance, but I got that replaced by Canon and the new one is vastly superior.
I've just been testing it on some long tails in Bermuda, and I'd say the keeper rate is as good as the 1Dx.
I've also just got the new 400 DO f4 Mk2, and so I expect I'll be using the 100-400 mk2 on the 1 Dx and the 400 DO with and without the 1.4 mk3 extender for the far away stuff.
I suspect my 70-200 2.8 and 300 2.8 (both mk 2 versions) may be up for sale, however I'm a bit concerned about losing the 2.8 aperture...
George.
The new 100-400 works really good on 1Dx. I would love to have your feedbacks on 7D II + 100-400 mrk II when you get a chance
Thanks in advance
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I can vouch for the 7D2 and the 100-400 mk2, it's absolutely excellent!! (I also have a 1 Dx)...my first 7D2, which was one of the first off the production line I suspect as I got it on the first day of release, had very poor af performance, but I got that replaced by Canon and the new one is vastly superior.
I've just been testing it on some long tails in Bermuda, and I'd say the keeper rate is as good as the 1Dx.
I've also just got the new 400 DO f4 Mk2, and so I expect I'll be using the 100-400 mk2 on the 1 Dx and the 400 DO with and without the 1.4 mk3 extender for the far away stuff.
I suspect my 70-200 2.8 and 300 2.8 (both mk 2 versions) may be up for sale, however I'm a bit concerned about losing the 2.8 aperture...
George.
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King Eyre said:Eldar,
The new 100-400 works really good on 1Dx. I would love to have your feedbacks on 7D II + 100-400 mrk II when you get a chance
Thanks in advance
I can vouch for the 7D2 and the 100-400 mk2, it's absolutely excellent!! (I also have a 1 Dx)...my first 7D2, which was one of the first off the production line I suspect as I got it on the first day of release, had very poor af performance, but I got that replaced by Canon and the new one is vastly superior.
I've just been testing it on some long tails in Bermuda, and I'd say the keeper rate is as good as the 1Dx.
I've also just got the new 400 DO f4 Mk2, and so I expect I'll be using the 100-400 mk2 on the 1 Dx and the 400 DO with and without the 1.4 mk3 extender for the far away stuff.
I suspect my 70-200 2.8 and 300 2.8 (both mk 2 versions) may be up for sale, however I'm a bit concerned about losing the 2.8 aperture...
George.
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Thanks George
You happen to have any photos from this combo?
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You happen to have any photos from this combo?
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Hi,
As I'm not sure how I can add a photo to my post, and anyway I'd rather send you a couple of raw files so you can see the settings, if you send me your email address I'll forward some via wetransfer ...how's that?
I'm leaving Bermuda and returning to Scotland today, home tomorrow, so it will be a couple of days possibly before I get a chance, hope that's ok!
Cheers, George.
ps sorry if this is off original topic, not meaning to hijack the thread....if it's of interest to others, we should start a new thread.
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Hi,
As I'm not sure how I can add a photo to my post, and anyway I'd rather send you a couple of raw files so you can see the settings, if you send me your email address I'll forward some via wetransfer ...how's that?
I'm leaving Bermuda and returning to Scotland today, home tomorrow, so it will be a couple of days possibly before I get a chance, hope that's ok!
Cheers, George.
ps sorry if this is off original topic, not meaning to hijack the thread....if it's of interest to others, we should start a new thread.
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King Eyre said:
Hi,
As I'm not sure how I can add a photo to my post, and anyway I'd rather send you a couple of raw files so you can see the settings, if you send me your email address I'll forward some via wetransfer ...how's that?
I'm leaving Bermuda and returning to Scotland today, home tomorrow, so it will be a couple of days possibly before I get a chance, hope that's ok!
Cheers, George.
ps sorry if this is off original topic, not meaning to hijack the thread....if it's of interest to others, we should start a new thread.
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Suspect it is. I for one just bought a 1D4 because I was leery and now plan to sell it after my trip because I judge the IQ to be noticeably below my 6D (also 300 2.8 X2 is noticeably slower AF). I paid a little less than a 7D2 so gambled on trying it but may wait for 5D4 or ??. Like it otherwise, except maybe for bulk and weight. If you don't mind PMing me I'll give my email cause I'd like some raws as well. My main concern is lower light/high ISO performance with cropping, typically birds.
Jack
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Wow...your need for a 11mm lens must be huge. I can't imagine ever being with out my 85mm f1.2 L....ever.
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I was trying to resist buying this lens since it is such a specialty lens. I'm quite happy with the IQ of the 16-35 f4L IS for most of my wide angle shooting. After reading all of the positive reviews and seeing it in stock at B&H for several days I decided to empty the savings account and buy one. It arrived today so no shots yet. I must say that I've never received a "Canon packaged" lens that didn't have the lens cover already attached. That was a first. I also must say that B&H needs to step up their packing if they are going to only offer UPS shipping. For more delicate items like lenses, I prefer to use FEDEX. This one came with the box crunched a little and so was the Canon box inside. B&H had shipped it to me in a box that only allowed them to put bubble-wrap down one side. For a $3K lens it wasn't sufficient packing. Fortunately Canon had their usual dense-foam suspending the lens in the box so there doesn't appear to have been any damage done to the lens.
Now, work in the yard tomorrow or go shoot with the new lens? Hum, I wonder which I'll choose. 8)
Now, work in the yard tomorrow or go shoot with the new lens? Hum, I wonder which I'll choose. 8)
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Congratulations JoeDavid and good luck. I have had it for a while and I really struggle with the 11-15mm focal lengths. It is just so wide. I seem to be missing the gene for it ...
Looking forward to read and see how you master it. Maybe I´ll learn something
Looking forward to read and see how you master it. Maybe I´ll learn something
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Thanks Eldar. I don't think it's as much of a struggle with ultra-wide as it is just that you only need it for very specific shots. That's why I was trying to resist. I am excited about trying it out though. I've just got to come up with some really interesting foreground to be the main subject of the shot. Otherwise a lens like this will let you take some pretty boring shots. I can also see using it for some non-stitched panoramas once Canon gets the 5Ds out. You should be able to crop some of the uninteresting foreground and sky and still be left with a pretty high megapixel 1x2 or 1x3 pano shot.
I would have loved to have had it (and a 5Ds) with me last September when I was in Iceland on a photography trip! Oh well, good reason to plan another photo trip sometime in the second half of they year if Canon gets the 5Ds out the end of June as anticipated.
I would have loved to have had it (and a 5Ds) with me last September when I was in Iceland on a photography trip!
Oh well, good reason to plan another photo trip sometime in the second half of they year if Canon gets the 5Ds out the end of June as anticipated.
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Congrats as well, Joe. I'm looking forward to using it for single-shot panos with the 5DS as well. I really like to see my whole composition in the viewfinder and I think this will make it a whole lot easier.
Also, for everyone, DxO added the lens profile for the 11-24 yesterday and it works really well. It's better than the ACR one from my testing, which isn't surprising as that's pretty much always the case.
Also, for everyone, DxO added the lens profile for the 11-24 yesterday and it works really well. It's better than the ACR one from my testing, which isn't surprising as that's pretty much always the case.
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I love this lens but I have 2 small gripes:
1. The Lid Cover sucks! I would have preferred one similar to the Nikon 14-24mm. Just a piece of rubber that is pretty much air tight. The lid on this lens allows in a lot of dust and it rubs against the built-in lens hood to where it feels like i'm scrathing it.
2. For some reason the Front element attracts lint and dust that is not easily removed unless you use a Rocket Blaster. Even a microfiber towel won't remove the lint unless you add some type of solution.
1. The Lid Cover sucks! I would have preferred one similar to the Nikon 14-24mm. Just a piece of rubber that is pretty much air tight. The lid on this lens allows in a lot of dust and it rubs against the built-in lens hood to where it feels like i'm scrathing it.
2. For some reason the Front element attracts lint and dust that is not easily removed unless you use a Rocket Blaster. Even a microfiber towel won't remove the lint unless you add some type of solution.
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