Review: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II by TDP

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I guess we all hope for the Holy Grail, a high FL multiplier zoom with excellent performance although such a beast probably doesn't exist. You'd be forgiven for thinking it did according to Canon USA's description of the new 24-105:

"For incredible versatility, the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM has been redesigned to deliver superb L-series optical performance that pairs smoothly with the high-resolution, full-frame sensors of SLR cameras. Featuring a zoom range of 24-105mm and a constant f/4 aperture, the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM is ideal for landscapes, portraits, sports and more, offering effective all-day performance for advanced photography and videography. It helps reduce ghosting and flare, and has improved peripheral brightness as well as a 10-blade circular aperture that helps deliver sharp, evenly illuminated images with gorgeous background blur. It even has an improved IS system for better handheld performance, especially in challenging light. From wide-angle to mid-telephoto and everywhere in-between, the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM is a durable, compact performer you can count on for excellent performance and gorgeous results in more places, more often"

Is there such a thing as the trades description act in the US Although I guess it's all subjective ...

 

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I guess we all hope for the Holy Grail, a high FL multiplier zoom with excellent performance although such a beast probably doesn't exist. You'd be forgiven for thinking it did according to Canon USA's description of the new 24-105:

"For incredible versatility, the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM has been redesigned to deliver superb L-series optical performance that pairs smoothly with the high-resolution, full-frame sensors of SLR cameras. Featuring a zoom range of 24-105mm and a constant f/4 aperture, the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM is ideal for landscapes, portraits, sports and more, offering effective all-day performance for advanced photography and videography. It helps reduce ghosting and flare, and has improved peripheral brightness as well as a 10-blade circular aperture that helps deliver sharp, evenly illuminated images with gorgeous background blur. It even has an improved IS system for better handheld performance, especially in challenging light. From wide-angle to mid-telephoto and everywhere in-between, the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM is a durable, compact performer you can count on for excellent performance and gorgeous results in more places, more often"

Is there such a thing as the trades description act in the US Although I guess it's all subjective ...

Yes, these words "For incredible versatility, the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM has been redesigned to deliver superb L-series optical performance that pairs smoothly with the high-resolution, full-frame sensors of SLR cameras." summs up my expectation. Maybe the last exceptional upgrades of Canon lenses made me believing these advertisements

 

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I guess we all hope for the Holy Grail, a high FL multiplier zoom with excellent performance although such a beast probably doesn't exist. You'd be forgiven for thinking it did according to Canon USA's description of the new 24-105:

"For incredible versatility, the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM has been redesigned to deliver superb L-series optical performance that pairs smoothly with the high-resolution, full-frame sensors of SLR cameras. Featuring a zoom range of 24-105mm and a constant f/4 aperture, the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM is ideal for landscapes, portraits, sports and more, offering effective all-day performance for advanced photography and videography. It helps reduce ghosting and flare, and has improved peripheral brightness as well as a 10-blade circular aperture that helps deliver sharp, evenly illuminated images with gorgeous background blur. It even has an improved IS system for better handheld performance, especially in challenging light. From wide-angle to mid-telephoto and everywhere in-between, the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM is a durable, compact performer you can count on for excellent performance and gorgeous results in more places, more often"

Is there such a thing as the trades description act in the US Although I guess it's all subjective ...

Yes, these words "For incredible versatility, the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM has been redesigned to deliver superb L-series optical performance that pairs smoothly with the high-resolution, full-frame sensors of SLR cameras." summs up my expectation. Maybe the last exceptional upgrades of Canon lenses made me believing these advertisements

Exactly! Thankfully there are reliable test sites that reveal the truth and help us .. focus (pun intended) on the really good lenses...