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Review on Canon EOS SLR Camera Lens EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM by Hien Quang ᠌

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I do not cease to rejoice at the purchase, a very good deal!

The combination of this lens and the 7D's 70-200mm f/2.8L USM is a great combination for me. After debating between the 24-105, the 15-85, and the 17-40, I finally went on the former because of his adaptability. After using the 15-85 for about two months, I realized that there is a price to pay for flexibility in a camera lens. This is not to say that the 15-85 is a bad lens; on the contrary, I just wasn't happy with the clarity when shooting at 15mm and an open aperture. If you're on the hunt for a lens in the $25,000 area but aren't sure which one to get, "she" (so to speak) is a universal 24-105mm f/4.5-5.6 "L"-ka.

Pros
  • The "red ring" and the word "L" on the lens should explain everything, but just in case: What sets these lenses apart from the rest is 1) their superior quality. It's already really sharp at f/4, and it gets significantly better between f/8 and f/16. Two) The ability to focus at any distance. Full-frame performance is excellent, while the cropped version's near end is noticeably broader than in the full-frame version. Stabilizer, number 3. Great results are achieved when filming videos, and the success rate is even at 1/5. 4) Consistent f/4 aperture across the full focal length. 5. An ultrasonic drive. Even on cheaper models like the 600D, it focuses swiftly, and the 7D users have nothing to complain about. Has a metal (albeit not entirely metal) body, a rubber gasket on the mount, a sizable focus ring, and rather hefty dimensions.
Cons
  • Crop's berth is narrow by human standards.